Founded in the 11th century, the Benin Kingdom is one of Nigeria’s most historically significant empires. The Edo people established this kingdom in present-day Edo State, and it became a ...

in an area that was once part of the royal palace of the Benin Kingdom. When visitors arrive at Benin Airport in southern Nigeria’s Edo State, one of the first things they see is a large poster ...

Through the launch of Anti-Human Trafficking and Violence Against Persons (A.TIPVAP) Vanguard Clubs in 50 public secondary ...

In the heart of Nigeria's Edo State lies the ancient Benin Kingdom, a monarchy steeped in rich cultural heritage and traditions. Among its most intriguing customs is the practice of the Oba (king ...

The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led ... luxurious palace in the centre of Edo City. The palace contained a series of courtyards and ...

The London-based curator and writer Aindrea Emelife has been appointed curator of Modern and contemporary art at the long-awaited Edo Museum of West African Art based in Benin City, Nigeria.

Smithsonian officials announce the transfer of ownership of 29 works of art to Nigeria; 20 will be returned (above: Bell, Benin kingdom court style, Edo artist,18th century), while nine will ...

ABUJA, March 28 (Reuters) - At least seven suspected kidnappers were set ablaze and killed in a "barbaric" mob attack in Nigeria's southern town of Uromi, in Edo state, the governor said on Friday.

A battle on the electoral turf has just been won and lost in Edo state, Nigeria. Governor Godwin Obaseki was elected as Governor in 2016 on the platform of the All-Progressive Congress (APC ...

All of the objects were taken from the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria, during a British military operation in February 1897, the museum said.