The Connection Between Ancient Benin And The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife

Ancient Benin (Igodomigodo) had a stage when they asked the Obatala the Oba Igbo and Osere Igbo of Uhe (ancient name for Ile Ife, which was then ruled by its Igbo Aborigines) to send rulers to them. Uhe accepted the offer. Many of the rulers (Ogiso) of Igodomigodo, starting from Obagodo, were Igbo aboriginal princes…… Continue reading The Connection Between Ancient Benin And The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife

Don’t cook with fire Tomorrow (Sunday, June 5th) Benin Palace Tells All Residents

As part of activities for the continuation of the 15 days funeral rites of late Benin Monarch, Oba Erediauwa, residents in Benin kingdom have been told not to cook with fire on Sunday 5th June. Read More: Don’t cook with fire on Sunday, Benin residents told – The Nation Nigeria Residents of Benin, don’t forget to…… Continue reading Don’t cook with fire Tomorrow (Sunday, June 5th) Benin Palace Tells All Residents

The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians

The Economist just insulted Ndigbo gratuitously in the article linked to. It said; Southern Igbos dominate trade in hard drugs, proving adept at creating networks of buyers and sellers in the diaspora. Source: No fantasy | The Economist I have to ask the Economist (one magazine I otherwise admire: What have Igbos done to you…… Continue reading The Economist Magazine Takes An Unfair Swipe At Igbos And Other Nigerians