Heritage Horizons

20/01/2026

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, preached love, repentance, faith, and the Kingdom of God. He was crucified under Roman rule and, according to Christian belief, rose from the dead.

19/01/2026

Christianity began over 2,000 years ago in the Middle East with the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.

16/01/2026

🏛️ First Governor (Military)
Name: Navy Captain John Ewerekumoh YeriPosition: Military Administrator
Year: 1991
Edo State was created in August 1991 from the old Bendel State, and he was appointed immediately after it's creation

16/01/2026

Oba Ovonramwen fled but later surrendered to prevent further bloodshed.
Why he was taken to Calabar
The British did not want him near Benin where he could rally resistance.
He was deposed and sent into exile in Calabar (present-day Cross River State), very far from his kingdom.
Calabar was commonly used by the British as a place to exile African kings.
What happened to him in Calabar
Oba Ovonramwen lived in exile from 1897 until his death in 1914.
He was never allowed to return to Benin alive.
His kingship was taken away, and Benin was placed under British colonial rule.
After his death
In 1914, after his death, the British allowed his son, Oba Eweka II, to become Oba, but with limited powers under colonial control.
In summary
The Oba of Benin was taken to Calabar by force, as part of British colonial punishment and control, not because he committed a crime by modern standards. It was a deliberate move to destroy Benin’s independence.
If you want, I can also explain:
Why Calabar was chosen specifically
The role of the Benin Bronzes
Or how this still affects Nigeria today

15/01/2026

Did you know the igbo people had no kings ?

Your history teacher never told you this

Before colonialism now , the igbo were ruled by elders , not kings power belonged to the people not one man
School never taught us this

15/01/2026

In 1897, British officials wanted full control over Benin because of its wealth, trade power, and independence.
A British delegation tried to enter Benin City against the Oba’s instructions (there was a sacred period when visitors were forbidden).
Some members of that delegation were killed by Benin chiefs and warriors.
Britain used this incident as an excuse to attack.
The British Punitive Expedition
The British launched a military invasion called the Punitive Expedition of 1897.
Benin City was burnt, thousands of people were killed, and priceless artworks (Benin Bronzes) were looted and taken to Europe

15/01/2026

How the oba of Benin was taken to calabar
The oba you're referring to is oba ovonramwen Nogbaisi , the ruler of the benin kingdom ( in present -day Edo State ).
What led to is (1897 )

15/01/2026

Queen Amina ruled with iron and courage
She led armies ,conquered cities ,and expanded zazzau's borders.
A woman did what mean feared

Should she be taught in school?

15/01/2026

15/01/2026

Palm oil, cocoa ,groundnuts fed the economy oil came and discipline disappeared. Oil : blessings or curse