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Benin Known as Dahomey

... , it is one of the most stable countries in Africa. In the 15th century, the Obas single rulers brought great prosperity and a highly organised state to Benin. They also established good relations and an extensive trade, which included ... Read Read: Benin Known as Dahomey

By: Douglas Scott | 20/06/2007 | Travel
Emeka Esogbue

Victor Ozorka: Can You Re-write the History of My People, Anioma People?

... and enthroned the Obi (Paramount rulers) of any one of these groups of people. Ibusa offers a perfect example of a town where Oba of Benin compensated a particular man with the Obi of the town, this Obi’s reign was scuttled because the ... Read Read: Victor Ozorka: Can You Re-write the History of My People, Anioma People?

By: Emeka Esogbue | 11/12/2008 | Politics

The Eze Ofu Ani Factor in Igbuzo History: What is it?

... work as “Igbuzo” by which they have been natively known.   One Ezesi claiming to have the authority as well as the blessing of the then Oba of Benin descended hard on the Diokpaship system of his people eroding what had been in place since ... Read Read: The Eze Ofu Ani Factor in Igbuzo History: What is it?

By: Emeka Esogbue | 25/08/2009 | Culture

The Igbo and Edo Socio-Cultural Influence on Ibusa people of Nigeria

... coup and succeeded the then the Senior Diokpa of the town as the traditional ruler. He claimed that he had the authority of the Oba of Benin to rule the town. Altough he never lasted on the throne because of the attitude of his wife, he in ... Read Read: The Igbo and Edo Socio-Cultural Influence on Ibusa people of Nigeria

By: Emeka Esogbue | 07/07/2009 | Culture

Welcome to Asaba, the Beautiful Capital of Delta State

... is today. He arrived from Obosi. His father was said to be one of the retreating members of Chime family escaping from the wrought of Oba of Benin. Anyanwu settled in a place close to Ugboma and bare a son named Odikpe the founder of today ... Read Read: Welcome to Asaba, the Beautiful Capital of Delta State

By: Emeka Esogbue | 08/06/2009 | News & Society

The Missing Gap of History

... was the last born maybe, that part of history was right that Oranmiyan was the first born not the last as mentioned by Oba of Benin. They’re so many unanswered questions of history. The answer is not if we will offend ourselves or change ... Read Read: The Missing Gap of History

By: Zents Kunle Sowunmi | 11/10/2009 | Culture

THE ORIGIN OF OGWASHI- UKU, ANIOMA AND THE REST OF DELTA IBO:

... -Azagba, Ezi, Abeh and Obamkpa.Native Onitsha’s speak a dialect of the Igbo language with several Benin/Yoruba words such as "Obi" (of Onitsha) and "Oba" (of Benin). In fact, the word Onitsha (Onicha) is a corruption of the god "Orisha." ... Read Read: THE ORIGIN OF OGWASHI- UKU, ANIOMA AND THE REST OF DELTA IBO:

By: Chris Okafor | 20/04/2009 | Politics
oyedepo sesan samuel

Tourism in Nigeria (National Association of Omo Egbe Yoruba Descendants in North America(

... . These original founders of the Yoruba nation included Olowu of Owu (son of Oduduwa's daughter), Alaketu of Ketu (son of a princess), Oba of Benin, Oragun of Ila, Onisabe of Sabe, Olupopo of Popo, and Oranyan of Oyo. Each of them made a ... Read Read: Tourism in Nigeria (National Association of Omo Egbe Yoruba Descendants in North America(

By: oyedepo sesan samuel | 10/06/2009 | History

Victor Ulasi

Nigerian Traditional Rulers summoned to apologize for slave trade

... descendants of victims of slave trade on behalf of Northern Nigeria for the roles of his fore bearers in the trans on Sahara slave trade, also called on the Oba of Benin, Obong of Calabar, Ooni of Ife and Oba of Lagos to without delay and ... Read Read: Nigerian Traditional Rulers summoned to apologize for slave trade

By: Victor Ulasi | 10/11/2009 | Journalism
Emeka Esogbue

The Obuzor Of Ibusa

... force to achieve this feat. The self-declaration of Ezesi as the King of Ibusa claiming to derive his authority from the then Oba of Benin is best memorable to history.   According to tradition, a coup was plotted against him by his chiefs ... Read Read: The Obuzor Of Ibusa

By: Emeka Esogbue | 07/03/2009 | Culture

Britain: Return our Stolen Artefacts!

In February 1897, the British empire in what they termed “Punitive measure” invaded the ancient Benin Kingdom, now located in Nigeria deposing Oba Ovomramwen to Calabar in the present Cross River state of Nigeria, executing many of his ... Read Read: Britain: Return our Stolen Artefacts!

By: Emeka Esogbue | 03/08/2008 | Antiques

The Nigerian Festival and Cultural Tours

... largest fish. Winners can take home as mush as $7,500. There were also singing, dancing and drinking after the event. Benin Festival The Benin Festival is held at the end of every rainy season after harvesting. It is also called a harvest ... Read Read: The Nigerian Festival and Cultural Tours

By: David H. Urmann | 11/10/2009 | Travel
owomero stanley

Gender Sensitivity Among Nigerian Ethnic Group

... 1472, the Portuguese captain Ruy de Siqueira brought a sailing ship as far as the Bight of Benin under the reign of Oba Ewuare. Egharevba provides further confirmation that Europeans named areas after major geographic landmarks. According ... Read Read: Gender Sensitivity Among Nigerian Ethnic Group

By: owomero stanley | 07/10/2007 | Women's Issues

Living Slim and Healthy with Irvingia gabonensis

... know how also gave him is praise name Ekpen n’ Ziengbe ohanwen which means the Tiger who bears hunger. The Oba palace in Benin City, Nigeria can still proof this historical event. His generations have always kept an Ig plantation till date. ... Read Read: Living Slim and Healthy with Irvingia gabonensis

By: Prince Esosa Peter Okundaye | 19/10/2009 | Health

Anyameluhor:the Making of Inalu;birth of Eze

... and obi Nnenmor of umuagu.8 Asaba people decided that he who could go to idu[benin] and get the insignia of office will be the king.this was a very hard task as 1.seeing an oba is like seeing a god,2.the paths are difficult and could not be ... Read Read: Anyameluhor:the Making of Inalu;birth of Eze

By: anyameluhor nwabueze | 09/08/2007 | Education

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