The official handover ceremony of 119 Benin Bronzes by the Netherlands to Nigeria was held amid fanfare in Lagos Saturday.

Benin bronzes looted in the past and returned to Nigeria are examined during a handing over ceremony in Lagos Nigeria, Saturday June 21, 2025.

Nigeria yesterday officially received its largest single collection of 119 stolen Benin bronzes from the Netherlands ...

The Benin Bronzes were artefacts stolen during the UK’s imperial plunder of Benin, modern-day southern Nigeria.

The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom ...

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The Netherlands has returned 119 artifacts looted from Nigeria, including human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia and a bell.

Nigeria has taken delivery from the Netherlands of 119 pieces of priceless "Benin Bronze" artefacts looted more than 120 ...

The bronzes were looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin, in modern-day Nigeria, more than 120 years ago by British colonisers. The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin bronze statues to ...

The bronzes were looted from the ancient Kingdom of Benin, in modern-day Nigeria, more than 120 years ago by British colonisers. The Netherlands agreed to return 119 Benin bronze statues to Nigeria in ...