A Nairalander with the monika DeFuturePresido has proposed a solution to the current standoff between the Governor of Edo State and the Oba of Benin over the hosting of returned Benin cultural artifacts. In a Nairaland post he said: “The crux of the disagreement is this: Who should rightfully take custody of these artefacts? To…… Continue reading See Solution Nairalander Proposed Over Custody Of Stolen Artefacts
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EndSARS: Prison Break In Benin
This video shows the moment prisoners were freed from Benin prison. Some alleged prisoners mentioned how long they’ve spent in prison as they passed the camera. Watch here.
Benin Share Kolanut Tradition With Igbo
Recently, when the Oba of Benin met with some governors, he requested for kolanut to bless them. This shocked observers who believe that its only the Igbos that use kolanut for traditional prayer. Like the Igbo, the Benin People use kolanut and dry gin for traditional prayers. We will investigate and tell you more about…… Continue reading Benin Share Kolanut Tradition With Igbo
Benin People Left Eri, Aguleri Before Establishing Ife – Eze Eri
Eze Chukwuemeka Eri of Eri Community in Aguleri, Anambra state says that Benin people left Eri before establishing Ife. He also stated that the Igbo and Igala races also started from Eri, Aguleri. The traditional ruler made the statement during an interview with Daily Trust. He said; There is the need for us to look…… Continue reading Benin People Left Eri, Aguleri Before Establishing Ife – Eze Eri
Benin Republic In Race To Counter Kaduna Dry Port
Benin Republic is quietly but quickly building a rail line from Cotonou, Benin Republic to Maradi, Niger Republic that could snatch a potential annual business opportunity of 100, 000 teus from Nigeria’s Kaduna Dry Port.