Be reminded that, tourism is job creation and economic prosperity. By diversifying the economy in Edo State, we can add 1 million jobs. Job creation in different sectors such as: √Security √Hotels √Transportation √Infrastructure √Agriculture √Hospitality and food. √Recreation...
OBA OF BENIN RE-ECHOED FOREFATHERS’ REQUEST ON ARTEFACTS… His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare 11, Oba of Benin has re-echoed his forebears appeal on the return of two major artefacts amongst others carted away...
HOW FAMILIAR ARE YOU WITH THE MOAT IN BENIN KINGDOM Oba Oguola reigned in Benin kingdom in about 1280 AD. He was the responsible for digging the first and second moat (IYA) in other to fortify the city from...
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT QUEEN IDIA OF ANCIENT BENIN KINGDOM? Queen Idia was born in Ugiegudu community in Egua Area of Bin. The date of her birth is not certain but she is said to have live between...
We want to take a look at one of the great Queens of ancient Benin kingdom in Edo State. Her name is “Queen Idia” Idia was the mother of Esigie, the Oba of Benin who ruled from 1504 to...
A portrait of four sisters inluding the mother of the present Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, 16- year-old Madam Stella Osarhiere Gbinigie (seated, second from right), ldeal Photo Studio, Benin City 1950. Madam Gbinigie attended the Palantine Secretarial College...