Pre-construction archaeology reveals Benin City's historic urban development and heritage

Archaeological excavation in Benin City, Nigeria, ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has ...
Leadership

Edo Security Squad Averts Bloodbath In Benin, Restores Peace In Tensed Communities

Swift intervention by the Edo State Security Squad has averted what could have been a major bloodbath in Benin City, ...
Artnet

Starchitect David Adjaye’s Museum of West African Art in Nigeria Will Be Dramatically Built Into the Ruins of the Former Benin Palace

The forthcoming Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, is sitting atop a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Valuable archaeological remains from the former Kingdom of Benin ...
Nigerian Observer

Oba of Benin to Hold 9th Coronation Anniversary Thanksgiving on Sun

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, will on Sunday, October 26, hold a special thanksgiving service to mark the 9th anniversary of his ...
Vanguard

Kizz Daniel set for Benin City Invasion

The Executive Governor of Edo State Mr. Godwin Obaseki, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II the Oba of Benin and the entire people of Benin Kingdom will witness a ground-breaking moment when one of Nigeria’s ...
Vanguard

Benin City gears up for Edo Carnival 2025

Benin City, the cultural heartbeat of Nigeria, is set to come alive this December as it hosts the much anticipated Edo Carnival 2025. From December 21st to 24th, the historic city will transform into ...
The Economist

A ruling over ownership of the Benin bronzes may delay their return

THE SACKING of Benin City by a heavily armed expeditionary force in February 1897 was said to be an act of revenge in a bitter trade dispute between Britain and the Kingdom of Benin, east of Lagos.
eturbonews

New Radisson Hotel in Benin City, Nigeria

As the first Radisson branded hotel outside of Lagos and Abuja, the Radisson Hotel Benin City will continue to reinforce the brand awareness in Nigeria. Radisson Hotel Group has revealed further ...
The Punch Newspapers

Expectations high as national trials kick off in Benin-City

Benin-City, the Edo State capital, is wearing carnival-like looks as the much anticipated AFN National Trials get underway at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Sunday (today) and climax on Tuesday, 18, 2024 ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Jeroid sets Benin City abuzz with crypto energy.

The Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State, was abuzz with energy on June 29, 2025, as top industry minds convened at the highly anticipated Forex Expo, hosted by Extreme Global CA. The ...
The Art Newspaper

Qatari sheikh’s rare ivory mask, stolen from Benin City by the British, is one of five on public display—none in Nigeria

This rare ivory mask, now in the Al-Thani collection in Paris, is one of five similar ivory hip pendants produced for the ceremonial use of the Oba, the ruler of the Edo people. It is thought to ...