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Quiet On Obaseki, Benin Dukes Hail FG, Oba Ewuare On Royal Museum Project – Lifestyle Nigeria
Dukes (Enigies) from Benin Kingdom have commended the joint efforts of the federal government and the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, towards the Benin Royal Museum’ project, in line with the principle of common and shared responsibility for result.
This was contained in a statement by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin, on Sunday.
According to Iguobaro, at a meeting to review the progress so far, the Enogie of Iguogie Dukedom, HRH. Festus Osagiede, commended the level of progress made by stakeholders involved in the federal government-backed Benin Museum in Benin, where the artefacts and Bronzes will be kept.
Osagiede thanked the federal government and Oba Ewuare II for their determination and unwavering support in approvingly the Benin Royal Museum where all the repatriated Benin artefacts and Bronzes from Europe and other parts of the world, and other looted Benin works abroad that are yet-to-be returned, have started yielding visible fruits.
“We thank the federal government of Nigeria and the Oba of Benin for the great work that they are doing in the repatriation of the stolen Benin artefacts to the place of origin. We are fully in support of the Benin Royal Museum,” he said.
On their part, the Enogie of Ukhiri Dukedom, HRH. Aigbe Osayande, and his counterpart at Obadan Dukedom, both in Edo South Senatorial District of the state, HRH. Joseph Airhihenbuwa, pledged their loyalty to the Oba of Benin for being steadfast and prayed for continuous unity of Benin Kingdom.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Notice No. 25 in the official Gazette No. 57, Volume 110 at pages A245-247, dated March 23, 2023, laid to rest, the steaming controversy over custody of the repatriated artefacts and Bronzes that were looted by foreign invaders from Oba of Benin Palace in Benin Kingdom. (NAN)
. reports that prior to that Governor Godwin Obaseki had been engaged in a high level effort to mobilise for what was envisaged to be an international museum outside the palace to keep the artefacts.
However, the Benin monarch who is seen as the de facto owner of the artworks rebuffed the idea leading to what some alleged to be a discord between the palace and the government.
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PDP National Vice-Chairman, Edo North Leaders Explain Opposition To Ighodalo – Lifestyle Nigeria
The Vice Chairman of People’s Democratic Party ( PDP), Chief Dan Orbih on Saturday along with some of the leading political actors from Edo North explained thier opposition to the emergence of Asue Ighodalo as the party’s governorship candidate in Edo State.
Their action came as Orbih denounced his membership of the PDP campaign council for the Edo governorship election.
Orbih made the denouncement of it’s membership at his country home in Ogbona, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo during the Edo North PDP (Legacy) Leaders Stakeholders Meeting.
Orbih said the current PDP led by Gov. Godwin Obaseki and his chosen candidate Asue Ighodalo cannot lead Edo, adding that the PDP legacy group will vote for a candidate who would represent the best interest of the good people of the state.
According to Orbih, the PDP legacy group are the foundation of PDP, their primary interest is anchored on unity, fairness, justice and equity saying that since Obaseki came into the party in 2020 he abandoned the group who worked and voted for his re-election.
“I am not part and parcel of PDP campaign council
“In 2020 we came out in Edo North supporting the election and re-election of Gov Godwin Obaseki.
“I Chief Dan Orbih worked with Gov Obaseki to deliver him.
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Shock As Popular Gospel Singer Dies Suddenly – Lifestyle Nigeria
Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke popularly known as Egbin Orun is dead, her colleague Esther Igbekele has announced.
She posted the news on her Instagram page late on Saturday.
The gospel singer expressed shock and sadness, saying Egbin Orun departed suddenly without bidding farewell.
According to her, the two had recently spoken, unaware of the impending tragedy.
Igbekele praised Egbin Orun’s beauty, kindness, and strong support for her ministry.
She wrote, “I got home from my program to hear about this great loss.. Prophetess Morenikeji Egbin Orun you left without saying goodbye..
“We spoke together last week not knowing you are about to embark on a journey to the great beyond.. You are such a beautiful and kind hearted woman and a very good supporter of my ministry.
“I am deeply saddened with your demise but God knows best. You will be greatly missed and your good deeds will continue to linger in our hearts.
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