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Edo Nation / Dec 10, 1999

BENIN IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA AN AGENDA FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

By Professor Eghosa Osagie, Ph.D

Jacob Egharevba Memorial Lecture organized by the Institute for Benin Studies, and delivered at Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Benin City A. INTROD...

Edo Nation / Sep 05, 1998

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - 1998 EDO NATIONAL CONVENTION

By Prince ( Dr.) Ademola Iyi-Eweka

The President, guests and members of the Edo National Association of the Americas; for the second time on this august occasion, I say welcome and cong...

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ARMS AND ARMOR OF THE ANCIENT EDO ARMED FORCES

By NOWAMAGBE A. OMOIGUI, MD, MPH, FACC

SHIELD: The universal weapon of protection was a big SHIELD, shaped like that of ancient Egyptians. It had a curved top and was straightat the bottom ...

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Benin (Edo) Influence Before the British Invasion

By Professor Ademola Iyi-Eweka

According to Benin/Edo history recorded in artifacts( many of them now lyingin the vaults of private and public museums in Europe), songs and stories,...

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Economy of the old Edo Land

By NOWAMAGBE A. OMOIGUI, M.D., MPH, FACC

AGRICULTURE1. Yam (white, red and "water yam")2. Cassava3. Corn4. Plaintain5. Cocoyam6. Okro7. Rice8. Groundnuts9. Peppers10. Melons11. Gourds12. Bean...

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EDO DYNASTIES

By Segun Toyin Dawodu,

OGISO | NAME OF CAPITALIGODO or OBAGODO |         IGODOMIGODOERE                &nbsp...

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EDO NUMEROLOGY and WEEK DAYS.

1 | Owo / Okpa | 16 | Ener-ovbu-ugie (4 out of 20)2 | Eva | 17 | Eha-irovb-ugie (3 out of 20)3 | Eha | 18 | Eva-irovb-ugie (2 out of 20)4 | Ene | 19 |...

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Edo origin of Ile-Ife Monarchy

By NOWAMAGBE A. OMOIGUI, M.D., MPH, FACC

Prince Ekaladerhan of Benin who Became Imadoduwa (Oduduwa) Obalufonthe Ooni of Ile-Ife: The Edo Origin of Ile-Ife MonarchyA subject that has remained ...

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Edo Religion

By Segun Toyin Dawodu

Like the Egyptians, the Binis believe in many gods and life after death. Their religion grew up from many sources. Some gods and beliefs (or the guidi...

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IGUE FESTIVAL

By Ademola Iyi-eweka, Ph.D

The Christians have CHRISTMAS, the Muslims have the FEAST OF RAMADAN, the Jews have the HANUKKAH, the African-American have the KWANZAA and the Edos h...

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MARRIAGE IN EDO LAND

By Prince Ademola Iyi-eweka, Ph.D

Discussing marriage in Edo land would definitely require a definition of theEdos, especially in view of discussions that are taking place right now.Wh...

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MIDWEST STATE AND THE FUTURE OF NIGERIAN FEDERALISM

By O. Igho Natufe, Ph.D

INTRODUCTIONThis essay is in honour of the MIDWEST HISTORY MONTH 1999. Before dealing with the subject matter, I would like to thank Dr. Nowa Omoigui ...

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OKORO COMPLEX OF NAMES IN ISOKO-URHOBO CULTURE - A Comparative Perspective on a Common Nigerian Name

By Peter Ekeh, Ph.D. Buffalo, NY

With the hardening of ethnic boundaries in modern Nigeria, there is a growing questioning of the uses of names and their origins in our times. Little ...

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ORAL TRADITION OF BENIN KINGSHIP

By Prince Edu Agharese Akenzua , the Enogie of Obazuwa-Iko, near Benin, Edo State

As Chairman of the organising committee of the Benin Centenary, I congratulate New York University(NYU), on the 20th anniversary of its Museum Studies...

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