Sept. 27th, 2025
Orere-Uluba takes up the Ghigho Aghofen watch at Aghofen in a ceremony of unity, honour, and service.
Sept. 26th, 2025
Ekurede’s Ghigho Aghofen concluded with His Majesty’s Ugwa Olu visit, celebrated with rain, songs, and blessings over the land and waters.
Sept. 17th, 2025
His Majesty delivered a powerful lecture on family values and traditional institutions as forces for national security at AFCSC Jaji.
Sept. 7th, 2025
Culture, heritage, and innovation came alive at the 61st Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival in Cape Coast, joined by His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III.
Sept. 4th, 2025
A warm welcome in Cape Coast greeted His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III, marking unity and shared heritage.
Sept. 4th 2025
A landmark meeting between Cape Coast and Warri leaders celebrated unity through heritage, rhythm, and ceremony.
Aug. 25th, 2025
His Majesty’s 4th Coronation Anniversary ended with a powerful thanksgiving service, as the kingdom united in gratitude to God.
Aug. 24th, 2025
As the Coronation Anniversary closes, new ROI honorees join the Royal Iwere Society and the nation prepares for the grand thanksgiving service.
Aug. 23rd, 2025
The Coronation Anniversary reached a new height as ROI honors were conferred on distinguished individuals at the Palace Auditorium.
Aug. 23rd, 2025
The Coronation Anniversary celebrations continue with ROI honors and the induction of fellows into the Royal Iwere Society.
Aug. 22nd, 2025
Day five of the 4th Coronation Anniversary featured homage-paying, book launches, and a theatre presentation illuminating Itsekiri history and culture.
Aug. 22nd, 2025
His Majesty inaugurated the Iwere Trust Fund with a landmark donation, calling on all to support the future of the Warri Kingdom.
Aug. 22nd, 2025
Marking four years since His Majesty’s ascension, the Itsekiri nation gathered at Aghofen in homage-paying, music, dance, and jubilation.
Aug. 21st, 2025
A resplendent regatta united diverse Itsekiri communities en route to Big Warri, reaffirming the sovereignty and legacy of the Warri throne.
Aug. 20th, 2025
Children celebrated culture and heritage through storytelling, recitations, and spoken word in the Itsekiri tongue at His Majesty Ògíamè Atuwatse III’s 4th Coronation Anniversary.
Aug. 20th, 2025
A star-studded novelty match featuring Atlanta ’96 Super Eagles legends and youthful chiefs electrified the palace grounds, as festivities now shift to a colorful Regatta on the Warri River bound for Ode-Itsekiri.
Aug. 19th, 2025
The Palace Church at Aghofen came alive with songs of praise and thanksgiving, as the Iwere Nation lifted heartfelt prayers to God at the opening of the 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Ògíamè Atuwatse III.
July. 31th, 2025
It is with great pleasure that the Palace announces the forthcoming 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom.
June. 21th, 2025
As the sun burst over Aghofen, the air reverberated with the beats of the Iye Ogume, Oton Ogun, Okiri, Pokiri, Agba, and Oma drums, heralding the arrival of the Ekurede Community. The Ghigho Aghofen ‘Palace Watch’ ceremonies had begun, and the palace grounds transformed into a kaleidoscope of color and sound.
May. 25th, 2025
On this Africa Day, our message is clear: Africa is not a problem to fix but rather a force returning to its full power. And it continues to be apparent by the day that Africa is a return, not a risk.
May. 17th, 2025
In a proud moment for all of Africa, the waters ebbed out of Warri Kingdom in the heart of Nigeria’s Delta, and flowed in torrents to the ancient Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. The occasion being the arrival of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, on a fraternal visit to His Majesty Misuzulu KaZwelithini of Zulu Kingdom in Nongoma, South Africa, with both monarchs testifying to shared values and rich cultural heritage that exist across the continent.
May. 17th, 2025
It pleased His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III to receive the honour of being awarded by the Reputation Poll International @reputation_poll as one of 100 Most Reputable Africans. The Award was presented to His Majesty by Her Excellency Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg and former Deputy President of South Africa.
April. 17th, 2025
The task of crafting a future we desire involves collaborative efforts, innovative thinking, and a shared vision for a better tomorrow where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the greater good. It will require raising a generation of leaders who embody empathy, integrity, and a deep understanding of the complex challenges we face, and who are equipped to drive positive change and shape a brighter future for us all.
April. 6th, 2025
His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatse III CFR graced the Coronation of His Majesty Ọba Abímbọ́lá Akeem Ọ̀wọ̀adé I, the 46th Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, in honour of a revered age-long throne and a significant chapter in Yoruba history, which the Itsekiris are proud to be associated with.
March. 30th, 2025
This past Saturday, in the opening installment of the Ghigho Aghofen “Palace Watch” ceremonies for the year 2025, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III hosted all and sundry to a rich display of tradition at Aghofen (royal palace) in Warri.
March. 28th, 2025
His Majesty’s visit marked the quarterly Ugwa Olu, signifying the community’s successful completion of their dedicated watch over the Palace of the Olu of Warri (Ghigho Aghofen). Customarily, in conclusion of the ceremony, His Majesty took a walk around the community blessing her people, land and waters.
March. 15th, 2025
Today, His Majesty, Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatse III was in Ode-Itsekiri, the ancestral capital of the Itsekiri, as well as Okotomu where His Majesty carried out customary blessings upon the land.
March. 8th, 2025
Today, we celebrate the unwavering strength, resilience, and determination of women who have shaped our communities, cultures, and history. We honor the heroes, sung and unsung, the mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives who have worked and continue to build and sustain our families and societies tirelessly.
March. 7th, 2025
774 of our nation’s young and bright minds in the medical profession were yesterday, 6th March 2025, assembled and launched into the National Health Fellows program, an initiative of the Presidency through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
March. 5th, 2025
Today His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatse III CFR inaugurated ‘The Intersecting Worlds of Climate Change, The Mangrove & Art’, an art exhibition curated by Mr. Oriiz Onuwaje of Crimson Fusion Creators and featuring the artistry of Mr. John Ed DeBebs. This exhibition is aimed at raising awareness on the state of the third largest mangrove forest in the world - the mangroves of the Niger Delta.
February. 9th, 2025
Yesterday His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR enjoyed a splendid afternoon spectating the 2025 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament at the Lagos Polo Club.
January. 24th, 2025
Warri Kingdom has had the honor of hosting Her Excellency, Senator Fanny Moussokoura Chantal, Vice President of the Senate of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, a proud daughter of the Kingdom, hailing from the Ogheye-Eghoroke community.
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