Nigeria Traditional ruler of Benin receives looted treasures by Joseph Anthony February 20, 2022 written by Joseph Anthony February 20, 2022 232 views 232 The Nigerian government has returned two bronze statues to a traditional ruler in Benin City. The treasures, a bronze cockerel and a king’s bust, were looted by British soldiers when they ransacked the region in 1897. The ceremony was attended by royal guests and traditional chiefs. 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Joseph Anthony previous post Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam starts generating power next post Suicide attack kills at least 15 in central Somalia You may also like Appeal Court Overturns Federal High Court Ruling on... May 30, 2025 INEC Announces Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections May 30, 2025 Tinubu Defends Subsidy Removal, Forex Reforms on Two-Year... May 29, 2025 Tinubu’s Full Speech On Second Anniversary May 29, 2025 Rivers State Administrator Assures Political Crisis Can Be... May 28, 2025 Kaduna Court Orders El-Rufai to Pay ₦900 Million... May 28, 2025 Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Lives in Imo State Community,... May 28, 2025 Nigerian Army Detains Female Soldier Over Alleged Theft,... May 28, 2025 EFCC Witness Alleges Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Received $17.1... May 28, 2025 Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership for Nigeria’s Rising... April 26, 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above