Friday, October 14, 2022

The Smithsonian Returns a Trove of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

After 125 years, museums across Europe and the United States that have housed and displayed artifacts stolen from the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now southwest Nigeria, during a violent raid by British colonial forces, are taking steps to return the pieces. The sculptures, plaques


New NFF boss to emerge today in Benin

Prior to the 77th General Assembly of the NFF’s Executive Committee, which took place on Thursday August 18 at the Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Pinnick had on several occasions said he would not be running for the third term, having served two terms. While he may