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11th edition of Ghigho Aghofen (palace watch) celebration.

Under the watchful eyes of the Iwere people, the venerable Orugbo community ceremoniously transferred the sacred responsibility of keeping watch over Aghofen to Oboghoro community as part of the 11th edition of Ghigho Aghofen (palace watch) celebration.

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A Monumental Gift: Itsekiri Bible Presented to the World Museum of the Bible.

In a historic and symbolic event, His Majesty, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, along with Her Highness, Olori Atuwatse III, has presented the Bible in Itsekiri language to be added to the collection at the World Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C, United States.

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His Royal Majesty Graces the annual Gani Festival in Daura, Katsina.

In furtherance of the fostering of harmony and the promotion of cultural exchanges across Nigeria, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatse III CFR and Her Highness Olori Atuwatse III graced the annual Gani Festival in Daura, Katsina. ...

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His Majesty at Ogunu Golf Club

His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri at the 3rd Olu of Warri Golf tournament organized by the Ogunu Golf Club commemorative of the 3rd Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty. 15th September, 2024....

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Orugbo marches into Aghofen in 10th edition of Ghigho Aghofen.

In significant numbers reminiscent of their readiness for the task ahead, the people of Orugbo marched joyously into Aghofen, the palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, the Olu of Warri on Saturday 22nd June 2024. Sonorous voices filled the air as jaunty dance steps swayed to ancient folklore tunes. ...

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His Majesty, inspects the ongoing constructed Trans Warri-Ode Itsekiri Road and bridges.

His Majesty was accompanied by Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, a retinue of chiefs and other representatives from Setraco Nigeria Limited...

Robert Gordon's Visit to Olu of Warri

Courtesy call to the Executive Governor of Delta State.

His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, on 13th February 2024 paid an official courtesy call to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, at Government House in Asaba.

Okere community marched merrily into the palace of His Majesty.

On 16th December 2023, Okere community had marched merrily into the palace of His Majesty after taking the reins of the palace watch (Ghigho Aghofen) from Ikpisan community...

THE 2ND OLU OF WARRI ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Annual Olu of Warri Golf Tournament was held at Ogunu Golf and Resort Club in Warri; golfers and guests from all walks of life were present to witness the tournament.

His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, graciously received the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams.

In a colorful reception reminiscent of the richness of both cultures, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, graciously received the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, and his distinguished entourage at Aghofen, Palace of the Olu of Warri.

The Red Boat recently set sail from the Warri Kingdom to the nation of Uganda.

With undulating plains, high mountains, and wide expanses of lush green hills, East Africa is significantly rich with nature and wildlife. However beyond and above all is the beauty of its people. In usual resplendence, the Red Boat recently set sail from the Warri Kingdom and easily navigated through the landlocked region till it berthed in the nation of Uganda.

REFLECTIONS AT THE GOODLUCK JONATHAN DEMOCRACY DAY DIALOGUE

In Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation yesterday brought together men and women from across the continent including former President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, former Vice President of the Gambia Aja Fatoumata Tambajang, the current serving president of the ECOWAS Commission Dr Omar Alieu Touray, state governors, academic scholars, businessmen, civil servants and monarchs, with His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR, being the Royal father of the day.

OLU OF WARRI ATTEND AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATION IN LAGOS

One of the elite secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria, American International School, hosted the Royal Highness, Ogiame Atuwatse III, during its graduation ceremony and Arts and Culture Day.

OLU OF WARRI ATTENDS SOUN OF OGBOMOSHO STAFF OF OFFICE PRESENTATION

It was the pleasure of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III along with other dignitaries to be in attendance yesterday as His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presented the Staff of Office to Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III making him the 21st in the line of those who have sat on the revered throne of Ogbomosho as Soun.