The Benin Traditional Council has clarified its position regarding the unfortunate incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled. In a statement signed by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the Council said the incident in which Dr. Pedro Obaseki was manhandled was not authorized by the Oba of Benin. The Council emphasizes […]
A book titled The History of An African Community, Ikhọnmiotọ, The History of Onicha-Olona Kingdom authored by Prince Ephraim Nwabuokei has been unveiled and launched in Benin City. The three hundred and ninety-nine page book was unveiled by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe as chairman of the event. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe has details. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
President Bola Tinubu yesterday attended the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival, saying Lagos is accentuating the richness of Nigerian culture with the festival. He stated that the festival, which was attended by the host Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodinma; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of […]
The rich cultural heritage of Benin kingdom unfolded at the residence of the Esama of Benin on Tuesday as different groups and personalities trooped in to celebrate the Ugie-Ewere, a Festival of Purification and Blessings. Pius Nsogho reports that cheerful renditions of tributes and homage in honour of the Esama of Benin, characterised the event. […]
In continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie, natives of Benin have celebrated Ugie Ewére to usher peace into the land and homes. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that during the ceremony, celebrants move from house to house offering the Ewére leaves, which symbolizes appeasement of nature for peace. www.itvradiong.com/livewww.youtube.com/itvradiongwww.facebook.com/itvradiongwww.twitter.com/itvradiongwww.instagram.com/itvradiongwww.tiktok.com/@itvradiong www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
Some Benin natives on Monday performed the 2025 Igue Edohia festival. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who monitored the festival in Benin City, reports. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II, has celebrated the Ugie Emobo in continuation of the 2025 annual Ugie. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that the annual ugie marks the end of the Benin calendar year. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
In continuation of the rites of the Igue Festival, the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has performed the Otue-Igue Oba rite in accordance with the age-long traditions of the Benin Kingdom. Efosa Uwangue has details of the report. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
The Acting Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Honourable Gabriel Iduseri, on behalf of himself and the staff of the council, has felicitated with the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare The Second, on the commencement of the Ugie Festival, billed for December 14, 2025. In a statement, the Acting Executive Chairman, while […]
The lingering boundary dispute between Iguiye and Iguera communities in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, has been laid to rest following the intervention of the palace of the Benin monarch. Functionaries from the palace of the Benin monarch held meetings with the leadership of both communities before the commencement of the boundary […]
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