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Oba Of Benin Rejects Title of Iyaloja In Benin
Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria Friday, October 3rd, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has talked about the cultural role of market leaders in the Benin Kingdom as he rejected the...
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Super Eagles bank on Rwanda’s victory over Benin for ticket
• FIFA picks Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Benin game • Broos names squad for Zimbabwe, Amavubi games The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be boosted by a Rwanda...
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Why I’m Preserving Benin Folklore, Nigerian Heritage Via Arts, Technology – Odemwingie
In a Virtual Reality (VR) Lab in faraway China, artist and researcher Zainab Nneka Odemwingie has realised a project that encapsulates and drives her passion for the arts. ‘The Legend of Arua’ – immerses viewers into the ancient Kingdom of Benin...
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FIFA Names Egyptian Referee For Nigeria Vs Benin World Cup Qualifier
Naija News gathered that Amin Mohamed will be assisted by his countrymen Mahmoud Ahmed Kamel Ahmed Aboulergal and Ali Ahmed Tawfik Teleb, with Moustafa Elbana Mahmoud Zakaria Mohamed serving as fourth official. The referee assessor for the clash...
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EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin-City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo State. They were arrested in a sting operation on Monday, September 29, 2025 at various...
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Edo NSCDC Commandant Gbenga Agun Slumps, Dies After Event In Benin
The commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State, Gbenga Agun, has passed away. Agun reportedly attended a function in Benin City on Thursday but collapsed just a few minutes after leaving the venue. A source...
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Edo NSCDC commandant slumps and d!es at event in Benin
The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, slumped and d!ed at an event in Benin City. It was gathered that Gbenga collapsed shortly after delivering a goodwill message at an event organised by...
Edo NSCDC Commandant Gbenga Slumps During Event In Benin
Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Agun Gbenga, slumped and died at an event in Benin Gbenga slumped shortly after delivering his goodwill message at an event put up by the International Association of...
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EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Benin City Amid Renewed Crackdown
EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Yahoo Boys in Benin City Amid Renewed Crackdown Benin City, Nigeria – In a major anti-cybercrime operation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly...
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Benin River Basin, community partner on clean river
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority and Ologbo Community, in IkpobaOkha Local Government Area of Edo State have agreed to collaborate to stop the harmful human practices that degrade the quality of water on the Ossiomo River, in...
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In Pictures: BAECC reassures public on Benin-Asaba road progress
The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) has reassured the public regarding the ongoing construction along the Benin–Agbor stretch of the expressway, acknowledging concerns over the pace of work. In a statement issued on Wednesday,...
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Europe base Edo guy murderer over ₦15m necklace in Benin City
Europe base Edo guy murderer over ₦15m necklace in Benin City By, Koko Edosoma Last Friday in Benin City, Edo State, a man named Derrick Choice, also known as Denco, who had recently returned from abroad, celebrated his birthday with many friends...
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Oba of Benin Rejects ‘Iyaloja’ Title in Edo, Calls It Alien To Benin Tradition
October 02, (THEWILL) — The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has rejected the use of the title Iyaloja in Edo State, describing it as foreign to Benin tradition and without roots in the kingdom’s cultural heritage. The monarch made...
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2026 World Cup qualifier: FIFA appoints Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin cracker in Uyo
The world soccer governing body, FIFA, has confirmed the appointment of match officials for the highly-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed...
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Oba of Benin recieves Tinubu’s daughter, extols women’s virtues
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku, Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has received the Iyaloja-General of Market Women Association, Mrs Folashade Ojo Tinubu, at his Palace in Benin City, Edo state capital. He extolled the virtues of women and...
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Oba Ewuare II Dismisses Iyaloja Role In Benin, Affirms Iyeki As Traditional Market Leader
The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has told the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the role and functions of Iyeki (market leader) in Benin Kingdom. The monarch rejected the idea of Iyaloja in Edo...
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Oba Of Benin to Tinubu’s daughter: ‘Iyaloja-General not part of Benin culture
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against identifying herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, emphasizing that the title is foreign to Benin culture. The...
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Oba of Benin Rejects Iyaloja Function in Edo Markets
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has told the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the role and functions of Iyeki (market leader) in Benin Kingdom. The monarch rejected...
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Iyaloja alien to Benin culture, Oba of Benin tells Mrs Tinubu-Ojo
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has enlightened the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on the role and functions of Iyeki (market leader) in Benin Kingdom. The Oba’s...
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Benin Republic congratulates Nigeria on 65th Independence anniversary
The Republic of Benin has congratulated the Nigerian people on the occasion of their 65th independence anniversary. In a terse statement via the official X handle of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Benin, the neighboring country...
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