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TERRORISM: Oba Ewuare, diviners, others rain curses on ‘troublers’ of Benin
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TERRORISM: Oba Ewuare, diviners, others rain curses on ‘troublers’ of Benin

An article reports on a traditional ceremony in the Benin Kingdom, led by the Oba Ewuare, where diviners, priests, and community leaders performed a ritual to curse individuals involved in terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes. The event, organized following meetings between the Oba and local leaders, aimed to reinforce communal security and restore peace. Participants used symbolic gestures, including burning fetish items, to express their commitment to protecting the kingdom. Local leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining Benin’s reputation as a peaceful region and highlighted the need to combat insecurity affecting the state and nation.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 6511 hr. ago
TERRORISM: Oba Ewuare, diviners, others rain curses on ‘troublers’ of Benin

An article reports on a traditional ceremony in the Benin Kingdom, led by the Oba Ewuare, where diviners, priests, and community leaders performed a ritual to curse individuals involved in terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes. The event, organized following meetings between the Oba and local leaders, aimed to reinforce communal security and restore peace. Participants used symbolic gestures, including burning fetish items, to express their commitment to protecting the kingdom. Local leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining Benin’s reputation as a peaceful region and highlighted the need to combat insecurity affecting the state and nation.

Bias read (Center): While the subject involves governance and security, the article presents the actions of the Oba and local leaders as culturally sanctioned rituals rather than overtly political interventions. The framing emphasizes tradition, community solidarity, and cultural identity over partisan politics. The le

Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 65): Describes events but lacks specific dates and names. Objectivity is skewed towards spiritual solutions and less on governmental actions.

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