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.

In a powerful and emotionally resonant message delivered by his eldest daughter, Princess Ikuoyemwen Ewuare-Aimiuwu, the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, CFR, ...

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

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

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

Nigeria has received 119 bronzes looted during the 1897 British raid on Benin City from the Netherlands. The handover ...

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 ...