Benin was a large and varied kingdom. Some people lived in villages ... Town chiefs ruled the ordinary people. The first great Queen Mother or 'Iyoba' was Queen Idia, the mother of Oba Esigie.

The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Edo State, has condemned the misuse and abuse of the Kingdom’s revered customs and ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the public ...