By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Reading: Sweden Returns 39 Benin Artifacts
Share
Font ResizerAa
Daily Report NigeriaDaily Report Nigeria
  • METRO
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • SPECIAL REPORT
  • FACT FILE
Search
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • POLITICS
  • METRO
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • SPORTS
  • FACT FILE
  • SPECIAL REPORT
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US

Home | Sweden Returns 39 Benin Artifacts

Metro

Sweden Returns 39 Benin Artifacts

Tapre Timine
Tapre Timine
May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
2 Min Read
Share
Sweden Returns 39 Benin Artifacts | Daily Report Nigeria
SHARE

The Swedish government has decided to return 39 Benin artifacts from its museum to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.

The decision follows a federal government gazette recognizing the Oba’s ownership and custody of repatriated Benin artifacts.

Contents
The Swedish government has decided to return 39 Benin artifacts from its museum to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II.READ ALSO: US Returns 63 Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Annika Hahn-Englund, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria announced the development during a courtesy visit to the Oba’s palace in Benin City, Edo State.

Hahn-Englund stressed the strong trade partnership between Sweden and Nigeria, spanning infrastructure, telecommunications, energy, and other economic areas.

ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

She highlighted the cultural and educational cooperation between the two nations, leading to the Swedish government’s decision to return the artifacts.

READ ALSO: US Returns 63 Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Oba Ewuare II, on the other hand, thanked the Swedish government for its gesture, recalling his 1998 request to the Swedish monarch during his tenure as Nigeria’s ambassador to Scandinavian countries.

He also acknowledged the ongoing Benin Royal Museum project, backed by the federal government, and commended partners for their support.

The Oba praised the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) for their role in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

He shared a fascinating account of his diplomatic experiences in Scandinavian countries and praised the Swedish monarch’s enduring affection.

According to him, Oba the demand for the return of looted Benin artifacts dates back to the reign of Oba Akenzua II, as such, he is grateful for the Swedish government’s approval.

The Ambassador further presented a souvenir to the Oba, who reciprocated with a copy of the federal government gazette on Benin artifacts.

 

For publication of Press Releases, Statements, and Advert Inquiries, send an email to info@dailyreport.ng
TAGGED:Top Stories
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Updates

Gennaro Gattuso Takes Over as Italy Coach After Spalletti’s Departure | Daily Report Nigeria
Gennaro Gattuso Takes Over as Italy Coach After Spalletti’s Departure
Sports
Emefiele Arraigned in Court, Pleads Not Guilty
Court Orders Emefiele to Secure N2bn Bail Sureties Within 72 Hours
News
ID Cabasa
ID Cabasa Weighs in on Conflict Between New Generation Artists and Nigerian Music Legends
Entertainment
Ideologies, Decampings, And Defections in Nigerian Politics | Daily Report Nigeria
Ideologies, Decampings, And Defections in Nigerian Politics
Editorial
Kanayo O. Kanayo Places 7-day Curse on People Spreading Rumours of His Death | Daily Report Nigeria
Kanayo O. Kanayo Places 7-day Curse on People Spreading Rumours of His Death
Entertainment
Comedienne Real Warri Pikin, Husband Set To Remarry | Daily Report Nigeria
Comedienne Real Warri Pikin, Husband Set To Remarry
Entertainment
Davido Donates Over N200m to Orphanages | Daily Report Nigeria
Davido Donates Over N200m to Orphanages
Entertainment
FULL LIST: Rema, Odumodublvck, Asake Win Big at Headies Awards 2023
FULL LIST: Rema, Odumodublvck, Asake Win Big at Headies Awards 2023
Entertainment
Lady Regrets As Agbero Kiss Her After Leaning Out of Her Car Window to 'Collect Cool Breeze'
Lady Regrets As Agbero Kiss Her After Leaning Out of Her Car Window to ‘Collect Cool Breeze’
Entertainment
Nigeria Signs $1.2 Billion Deal to Revive Aluminium Smelter Gas Plant | Daily Report Nigeria
Nigeria Signs $1.2 Billion Deal to Revive Aluminium Smelter Gas Plant
Business

TOPIC

2023 Elections Abuja Accident AFCON Anambra APC Arrest ASUU ASUU Strike Atiku Abubakar Bandits Bayelsa BBNaija Biafra Boko Haram Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu Breaking News Breaking News Nigeria Burna Boy Burutu CBN Celebrity news Chelsea Coronavirus court covid-19 Crime Daily Report Ng Daily Report Nigeria Daily Sports News Davido Delta Delta state DSS Education EFCC Elections English Premier League EPL Family federal government FG FIFA World Cup Football Fraud Godwin Emefiele Goodluck Jonathan Governor Nyesom Wike Gunmen Health Ifeanyi Okowa Imo INEC Insecurity IPOB IYC JAMB Kaduna Kidnap Labour Party Lagos Lagos State Manchester United Marriage Muhammadu buhari Music NASS NDDC NDLEA Niger Delta Nigeria NLC Nnamdi Kanu NNPC Nollywood Nyesom Wike Olusegun Obasanjo Pastor PDP Peter Obi Police Politicians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Muhammadu buhari Professor Yemi Osinbajo Protest Rape Reno Omokri Rivers State Senate Sheriff Oborevwori Social Media Suicide Super Eagles Tinubu Top Stories Twitter Victor Osimhen Zamfara

You Might Also Like

UPDATE: Youths Demolish House Of Elder, For Shooting Man To Death | Daily Report Nigeria
Metro

UPDATE: Youths Demolish House Of Elder, For Shooting Man To Death

February 5, 2025
Police Arrest 2 Car Thieves, Recover Vehicles In Sokoto | Daily Report Nigeria
Metro

Police Arrest 2 Car Thieves, Recover Vehicles In Sokoto

February 20, 2025
Niger Delta Activist Carpets Shell Over False Claims on Oil Spill
News

Niger Delta Activist Carpets Shell Over False Claims on Oil Spill

June 13, 2025
Explosion in a bus
MetroNews

Bus Explosion: 16 Persons Roasted to Death, Others Injured along Abeokuta-Sagamu Express

June 15, 2025
© Daily Media N Publishing LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?