At first, they lived in small family groups, but gradually these groups developed into a kingdom. This brass figure ... encouraged trade with Europe. Benin City is at least four miles wide.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, reiterated that the use of traditional paraphernalia during funerals, marriages ...

The objects made from brass, ivory and wood are linked to the sacking of Benin City in the former Kingdom of Benin by British troops in 1897. It is believed the objects, collectively known as the ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of ...

Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin City. Itua added ... of Benin on the ownership of ancient artefacts looted by the ...