University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art returns Benin Bronzes to His Majesty, Oba Ewuare II
This marks the first time a Museum in North America has directly returned Artwork stolen during the 1897 massacre to the rightful…
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Nigeria, Germany strengthen collaborations on climate, energy transition
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the government of Germany have pledged commitments to deepen bilateral ties, meet the energy…
FG, Germany sign agreement on return of Benin bronzes
Nigeria and Germany, Friday, in Berlin, signed a joint declaration that would pave the way for the return of 1,130 Benin bronzes…
Oba of Benin takes physical possession of returned artefacts 125yrs after they were looted
One hundred and twenty-five years after they were first looted out of the palace, two artefacts, a cockerel (okpa) and Uhunwun…