The presidential directive to return the antiquities to the ancient palace of the Oba of Benin was made known by the secretary of Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor, in a press statement.
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Women in Arts: YSMA-PAU Brings ‘Invincible Hands’ to Visibility
” There are many indigenous female artists making waves abroad but yet under-appreciated in this clime. We need to show our culture, our heritage and also share our story.”
Read More »Germany Returns Benin Art to Nigeria
No fewer than 7,000 artefacts plundered from Benin Kingdom are expected to be repatriated by Germany to Nigeria not later than October, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Read More »FG, Edo State Government and Palace of the Oba of Benin Contest to Take Over Returned Benin Artifacts
The Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, has asserted itself as the rightful entity to take possession of the returned and yet-to-be returned stolen Benin artifacts and others.
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