All the members of a guild lived and worked together. There were more than 40 guilds in Benin City and each guild had to perform a special duty for the Oba. Doctors, drummers, acrobats and dancers ...

They're each about the size of an A3 sheet of paper, and they show figures in high relief that celebrate the battles won by the army of the Benin ruler, the oba, and the rituals of the oba's court.

Chief Emmanuel Iyase, the Okao of Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms (kneeling in the middle) with his family members and associates paying respect to the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been advised to prevent further escalation of the raging crisis in Benin Kingdom caused by the suspension of the Enogie of Ehor and others. The eminent monarch ...

The Oba further urged Chief Iyase to work in harmony with the Edionwere (elders) of the Dukedoms, as well as with the support of key functionaries in the Benin monarchy’s authority.

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the Okao Eguae (Palace District Head) for Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Edo State, replacing the suspended Enigie (Dukes ...

Some of the 67 suspended Enogie (Dukes) of the Benin Kingdom have appealed to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for clemency and forgiveness. Their appeal is contained in a statement signed by ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae (District Head from the Benin Palace) over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode local government ...

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as the new Okao Eguae (District Head from the Benin palace) for the Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms, which are located in the Ikpoba-Okha ...

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that their suspension on March 7, 2025, was due to alleged anti-palace and rebellious activities against the Oba of Benin. Oba Ewuare II had approved the ...

Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae (District Head from Benin Palace), over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha ...