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...

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...

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...

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...

Benin coach Rohr still angry over FIFA sanction delay

Benin coach, Gernot Rohr, continued his criticism of FIFA’s tardiness over sanctions for South Africa but also added he felt the three-point fine for Bafana could galvanise his Benin side to finish top of the standings and qualify for next year’s...

Oba Of Benin Educates Tinubu’s Daughter On Market Leadership Traditions

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has clarified the cultural structure and leadership roles within Benin markets to Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria. During a...

EFCC Arrests 92 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin

The operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission have arrested 92 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation across several locations in Benin State. This was disclosed in a statement and...

2026 WCQ: FIFA appoints Egyptian referee for Super Eagles vs Benin Republic

FIFA has appointed Egypt’s Amin Mohamed Omar as centre referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic, DAILY POST reports. The matchday 10 encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on...

Benin: Commercial motorcyclists protest road accident deaths

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Commercial motorcyclists took to the streets in Benin to protest the death of three persons in a road accident that occurred near the Ogba River bridge in Oredo Local Government Area. The three victims, a commercial...

Nigeria @65: Esama Of Benin, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion Felicitates Nigerians On The Occasion Of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary

The Esama of Benin, Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion has heartily felicitated with the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on this auspicious occasion of our nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, In a message of...

VISITATION: President Tinubu’s Daughter & Iyaloja General Of Nigeria Describes Esama Of Benin As Father Of All

To further strengthen family ties between the House of Igbinedion and the Tinubu family, the daughter of the President and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, paid a courtesy visit to the patriarch of the Igbinedion...

Benin’s Coach, Gernot Rohr Says FIFA’s Sanction On South Africa Came Too Late

Naija News reports that FIFA awarded Lesotho three points and three goals after it was confirmed that Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player in their qualifier on March 21. The sanction has dramatically reshaped the group standings, leaving...

Oba Of Benin Ewuare II Tells Tinubu’s Daughter: ‘Iyaloja-General Not Recognised In Benin Culture’

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned Mrs. Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, against referring to herself as Iyaloja-General within the Benin Kingdom, stressing that the title does not exist in Benin culture. The...

Benin face ‘miracle’ task despite Bafana Bafana’s slip-up, says coach Gernot Rohr

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has reacted with caution after his team’s World Cup qualification hopes were given a massive boost after Bafana Bafana were docked three points. Benin now sit at the top of Group C, level with South Africa on 14...

Benin: For Oblate Catechists of the Little Servants to the Poor, being a Catechist is a way of life

Last week, Rome hosted Catechists from all over the world for the Jubilee of Catechists, 26 September to 28 September. In many cases, Catechists are usually lay persons but some consecrated persons incorporate being catechists into their various...

Iyaloja concept, alien to our culture, Benin monarch tells Tinubu’s daughter

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has told the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, that the ‘Iyaloja’ concept is alien to Benin culture. The Oba spoke when Mrs Tinubu-Ojo visited him to inform him that she was...

UNICEF, AUC partner gov’t of Benin to launch First Foods Africa Initiative

South Africa still have 'crazy' advantage over Benin - Rohr

Benin coach Gernot Rohr says that his team's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains 'very difficult' despite being handed top spot in their qualifying group after South Africa were docked three points by FIFA. On Monday, FIFA's Disciplinary...

Clara Benin to hold 2-night concert celebrating 1st releases

MANILA, Philippines — Following the sold-out success of her 2023 concert at the Music Museum, Clara Benin returns to the big stage with a heartfelt celebration of the records that shaped her artistic journey. "Born On A Rainy Night: Celebrating 10...

Benin Kingdom to Mark new yam season on September 30

Benin Kingdom will officially begin the consumption of the new yam (Emorho) following a traditional ceremony scheduled to take place at the palace on Monday, September 30. This was announced in a statement released by Frank Irabor, Secretary of...