Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after...
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The Benin Moat (Edo: Iyanuwo), also known as the Benin Iya, or Walls of Benin, are a series of massive earthworks encircling Benin City in Nigeria's Edo...
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republic of Benin, which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975. The Kingdom of Benin's capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo State...
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of the Niger Coast Protectorate. Rawson's troops captured Benin City and the Kingdom of Benin was eventually absorbed into colonial Nigeria. The expedition...
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The following is a list of cities in Benin according to the 2013 census: Cotonou - 679,012 Porto-Novo - 264,320 Parakou - 255,478 Abomey - 117,824 Djougou...
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The Benin Bronzes are a group of several thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now...
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Benin City Ring Road also referred to as Kings Square or Oba Ovonramwen Square is a circular road in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria. It...
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former state of Nigeria in 1967 Benin City, a city in Nigeria Bight of Benin, a bight on the western African coast Benin River, a river in southern Nigeria...
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historians. Oba Of Benin Benin Kingdom Benin City Nathaniel, Soonest. "CORONATION: EXPOSED! 9 things you must never do in the Oba of Benin palace (Photos)"...
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Benin (/bɛˈniːn/ ben-EEN, /bɪˈniːn/ bin-EEN; French: Bénin [benɛ̃] , Fon: Benɛ, Fula: Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin)...
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Benin was officially declared even as the Nigerian federal forces were reconquering the region and ended the following day as they entered Benin City...
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ancient gates of Benin Kingdom were the nine access point into the Kingdom of Benin, in what is today known as Benin City. The city is known to be surrounded...
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Producer X with Rema serving as co-producer, is a musical celebration of Benin City culture, showcasing pride in their roots and their desire to share their...
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Benin Airport (IATA: BNI, ICAO: DNBE) is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city. Benin...
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force captured the capital of the Kingdom of Benin, sacking and burning the city while forcing the Oba of Benin, Ovonramwen, into a six-month exile. The expeditionary...
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Bendel Insurance F.C. (redirect from Bendel Insurance Benin City)
Club, also known as Insurance of Benin Football Club or simply Bendel Insurance, is a football club based in Benin City, Nigeria. The club plays in the...
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dynasty formed in the 11th century AD, the Benin Empire. The ancient city of Edo, the site of modern-day Benin City, was home to some of the largest earthworks...
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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a public research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It is among the universities owned by the Federal...
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The Edo people, also referred to as the Benin people, are an Edoid-speaking ethnic group. They are prominently native to seven southern local government...
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Africa, is an international confraternity founded at the University of Benin in Nigeria as part of the Pan African movement. Its aims include the promotion...
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City is the Metropolitan See for the ecclesiastical province of Benin City in Nigeria. 1884.05.02: Established...
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The Benin City National Museum is a national museum in Benin City, Nigeria. located in the city centre on King's Square. The museum has a significant...
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Benin art is the art from the Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the Southern region...
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Ibadan Benin City consists of 3 LGAs, which includes: Egor, Oredo and Ikpoba-Okha summing Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt LGA, which both make up the city Aba...
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Nigeria. Idahosa was the founder of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His only son, Bishop F.E.B. Idahosa, is now the president...
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Cotonou (redirect from Cotonou, Benin)
Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú) is the largest city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however...
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in Benin City. Its capital city is Benin City which also is the capital city of Edo State, Nigeria. Benin City is also the capital city of the Benin Empire...
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Eweka I (category People from Benin City)
Oromiyan, to Benin as an emissary. Oromiyan's arrival was met with resistance, leading to his settlement in Usama, on the outskirts of Benin City. To gauge...
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Porto-Novo (redirect from Porto-Novo, Benin)
(also known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 110 square kilometres (42 sq mi) and...
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Erediauwa (category People from Benin City)
(22 June 1923 – April 2016) was the 39th Oba of Benin, traditional ruler of the Edo people in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Formerly known as Prince Solomon...
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