Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared an end to the controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA).

Benin City underwent its most extensive archaeological dig to date in the lead up to the opening of MOWAA (Museum of West ...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confronted a military officer who, with other soldiers, allegedly forced out development control officials trying to stop construction on a plot he deemed illegal in Abuja.

Isibor has accused the APC-led administration in Edo State of orchestrating the MOWAA invasion that “tarnished Benin’s image ...

The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae (District Head from Benin Palace) over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and ...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has decried what he says is a lack of transparency in the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project in the state.

The Oba’s directive is aimed at ensuring that the upcoming governorship election in the state is free from violence and other forms of electoral malpractices. His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku ...

The move comes amid mounting tensions between the state government, the Oba of Benin, and stakeholders over the rightful custodianship of Benin's cultural and artistic legacy.

Sixty seven Enigie in Benin Kingdom have been suspended. The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension yesterday. Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, made this known in a ...