Oba Ewuare N’Ogidigan II, 39th Oba of Benin

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

Ad

US shutdown won’t affect visa, passport services in Nigeria – Embassy

By Obinna Uballa The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured applicants that visa and passport services will continue uninterrupted, despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US government. In a notice issued Wednesday via its official X handle, the embassy said: “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated…

Maduagwu: FCT police launch manhunt for attackers, say doctors tried to resuscitate late Arise TV anchor

By Obinna Uballa The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has launched a manhunt for armed robbers behind the tragic death of Arise News correspondent, Somtochukwu ‘Sommie’ Maduagwu, even as President Bola Tinubu, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, and several prominent Nigerians mourned her passing. Maduagwu, 29, died on Monday…

Lagos Govt, Peter Obi clash over Trade Fair demolition

By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have clashed over last week’s demolition of more than 19 buildings at the ASPAMDA Market within the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Obi, who visited the site on Tuesday in company of senators, House of Representatives members, and Labour Party…

Ad

obaoba1

The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa has been crowned the 39th Oba of Benin Kingdom.

Prince Erediauwa was crowned at about 2am on Thursday by the Usama N’ Ihiron also known as the Edion led by Chief Oliha.

Other members of the Edion are Edohen, Ezomo, Ero, Eholo N’ Ire, Oloton and Edaiken.

The crowning was done at a private ceremony inside the Usama Palace, a temporary building erected for the coronation ceremony.

However, the name of the new Oba is still being kept from the public until the Oba is presented to the public at Urhokpota hall.

Sources said that after the coronation ceremony was performed in the inner chambers, the new Oba was presented to the people outside.

Unlike before when the Crown Prince move about without covering his mouth, the source said he wore the crown and used a white handkerchief to cover his mouth.

It was gathered that there was huge jubilation around the Usama palace and great fireworks.

Meanwhile, a large crowd has gathered at the Usama Palace to accompany the new Oba to Urhokpota.

Among those present is Chief Omohor of Benin Kingdom, bearer of the ancient sword carried by the Oba, the Ikpakohen group (royal drummers) from Ikpema responsible for beating the royal drum, Ekassa dance group, Isienmwenro guild amongst others.

A bridge has been constructed at the now dried up Omi River and Chief Omoruyi Isekhere is waiting to take the Oba across the bridge.

On his way to Urhokpota, the Oba will pass through Isekhere, performed some ceremony at Iwehen street under the watch of Ewaise N’ Iwehen and proceeded to cross the bridge.

Ad

Unlocking Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA80
X whatsapp