ANNUAL BENIN FESTIVAL: Oba Of Benin Performs Ugie-Ehor Rite

His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare the Second, Oba of Benin, on Friday performed the Ugie Iron ceremony in continuation of the annual Ugie. Jonah Omorowa reports that the ceremony held at the ancient ceremonial arena of Ugha-Eroba attracted dignitaries from outside the palace. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Omo N’oba N’edo To Round-Off 2024 Igue Festival With Ugie-Ewere On Monday

His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare the Second, Oba of Benin will round off the 2024 Annual Igue festival on Monday with the ‘Ugie Ewere’ ceremony. The Ewere Ceremony brings blessings to homes and ushers mankind into a blissful New Year. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the […]

Elders And People Insist Ogbeson Is A Quarter In Iguoshodin N’ebudin Community In Ovia North-East LGA

The elders and people of Iguoshodin N’Ebudin Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State have again said that Ogbeson is not a separate or autonomous community from Iguoshodin N’Ebudin community. In a statement by Edwin Aibamgbee, Esquire, the solicitor to Iguoshodin N’Ebudin community, the elders and people of the community insisted […]

Annual Omo N’Oba Festival – 2024 Event Commences with Otue Ugierhoba

The 2024 Omo N’Oba annual festival has commenced with the Otue Ugierhoba. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe, who captured highlights of the activities at the Palace of the Oba of Benin has details www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong

Prominent Figures Turbaned In Dnata As Chief Calls For Development Of Community

The Chief of Dnata in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Engr. James Bitrus has urged traditional chief-dom title holders to remain committed to the area’s development. He gave the charge while turbaning some prominent persons in the chiefdom, including Eze Igbo and Sarkin Haske, at his palace in Dnata Chiefdom. Kaduna correspondent Nma […]

Residents Of Ajah Stage Protest Against Imminent Crisis Over Kingship

Some residents of Ajah Community on Lagos Island staged a protest to the Lagos State Government House at Alausa to condemn the alleged imposition of a traditional leader on them. The residents called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security agencies to prevail on those trying to cause conflict in the area. Lagos Correspondent Aigboje Ikhuoria […]

BINI ANNUAL FESTIVAL: HRM, Oba Ewuare II Bans Funeral Rites

His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Ukuakpolokpolo Oba Ewuare the Second has approved a programme of activities for the annual Ugie. A statement by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council, BTC, Mr. Frank Irabor, says the Omo N’Oba has prayed to God and the Ancestors to keep death away from people’s homes during the […]

Gov. Fubara Accepts Dike Oha 1 Of Etche Chieftaincy Title

Former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has said that though antagonism is a common experience that leaders face, the political war staged against the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will eventually make him emerge as a General in politics. Dr Goodluck Jonathan made the remark at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art […]

Ex-Governors, Others Commend Gov. Obaseki At Inauguration Of Edonimose Residence, Post-Production Studio, Inspection Of MOWAA, Radisson Hotel Projects

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki has described the State as the Venice of Africa following an influx of big names in the creative industry who are taking advantage of the cultural district created by his administration to open up the art and entertainment industry. Mr Obaseki made the declaration when he Inaugurated […]

Unemployment: Stakeholders In Tourism, Arts, and Entertainment Sectors Say Exploring Other Areas Will Help

Stakeholders in the Arts, Culture, and Tourism sector said one of the ways to reduce the growing unemployment in the country is to revamp the sector to allow the creativity of young Nigerians to strive. Lagos State Correspondent Aigboje Ikhuoria reports that experts in the industry say more than fifty percent of young people currently […]