Uselu
Uselu is in Region name.
Understand
Uselu is a densely populated district of Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. It is the home of the local government of Egor. Yuzuru is the location of a traditional complex of Edaiken N'Uselu (Duke of Uselu) and Iyoba Palace in Benin. Uselu has a high percentage of gangster activity, pesticides, and armed robbery. In many cases, police response times are inconveniently slow and are generally publicly criticized.
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Get around
Traveling in Uselu is not that difficult. The roads are fairly well maintained and the city is well connected and networked. If you're arriving by plane, there's a taxi at the airport that's affordable and you can get anywhere. And when you arrive on the road and are taken to a transportation service terminal, you will also find a taxi that will take you everywhere. Taxi and bus should be painted red or burgundy on the body and yellow on the roof. However, there are some buses and taxis that do not follow this norm. Most roads lead to ring roads. Therefore, to get to some places, you actually have to take the ring road and take another bus or taxi to your destination. Buses are typically used to travel from one location in the city to another, but taxis are also available on some routes. There is no standard bus stop in the city. Therefore, if you are in a utility vehicle that arrives at your destination, you will usually warn the driver of a "stop" or "drop" and then stop. If you don't, the driver will always show you past your destination, so don't hesitate to say this. The city has a very lively nightlife, and traveling at night is similar to traveling during the day, except that some routes are more dangerous at night. Therefore, take precautionary measures. In addition to buses and taxis, you can also travel around the city by motorbike. However, the state has a law prohibiting the transportation of commercial motorcycles from 7 pm to 6 am.
- God is good Mobility (GIGM), 118 Akpakpava Road, Benin City, akpakpava@gigm.com. One can get into Oredo by getting in through a mobility bus like God is Good Motors and one can find his/her way to Oredo. The bus comes with an air conditioner for maximum enjoyment throughout the trip.
See
Palace of Iyoba of Benin
History
When King Ozorua died in the 15th century, he left two sons to challenge the succession of the throne. Neither prince was ready to give in to the other, the partisans immediately declared themselves for one, and soon after Benin entered the civil war. Until then, Igara's vassals saw an opportunity to take advantage of the situation, proclaimed independence from Benin, and conquered part of the northern territory. Within a week, Essie realized that he was facing an almost certain fragmentation of his father's kingdom. His mother Idea is said to have stood behind him at this point. In serving everything from his adviser to his shrine maiden, she gathered Vinis, including many who had previously assisted Alwaran by Essie's standards. After the royal couple resolutely dealt with their stepchildren, the royal couple turned to Igara's rebels. After a fierce battle, Benin's hegemony was restored, and the victorious army, led by Essie and Idea, returned to the capital with a victory. King Esiggy thanked his mother for his efforts and opened a new office in Iyova. Iyoha, who is now on an equal footing with high-ranking court officials, built his own palace in the city of Yuzuru and was subsequently associated with the title of permanent territory. She was the first woman in Benin's history to have such power. The presumed main function of Iyoha in the harem in her husband's life is to give birth and raise the crown prince, who will eventually take over as Benin's oba. This is no longer the case, but she was also expected to have no children other than him. Moreover, following the example of Idea, she was a powerful wizard and was expected to always use mysterious artistic knowledge for the benefit of the future king. Most of their women were waiting for a circle of aristocratic girls who were expected to wait for them while also learning about the interior of their office, but eventually the son's own harem (and thus potential). I became a member of Iyoba himself). A person of her class and status was traditionally expected to have his own harem, so a relatively small number will remain in her lifetime prestigious female service. After being invested shortly after his son's coronation, Iyoba set out for Uselu, where he spent the rest of the day. It was forbidden to see Oba again, but she was expected to serve as his main adviser, so the palace messenger almost always moved from Benin to Yuzuru, and from Yuzuru to Benin. During the war, the only woman in the kingdom was constitutionally qualified to attend. As her senior chief, she commanded her own military regiment, Queens Own. After her death, Iyoha became the guardian deity of her son, the King. As part of their funeral, he was to commission a work of art to decorate their personal altar at the shrine of the king of the palace. Only Iyobas was honored at the shrine.
- 1 Benin City National Museum (King's Square,CBD). While much of the cultural heritage of Benin has been looted and now resides in British Museum, there are still several interesting artifacts displayed, reflecting the rich history and culture of the Edo people and Benin kingdom.
- 2 Royal Palace of Oba of Benin, Ogogugbo. A UNESCO heritage site, this is the home of the Oba (King) of Benin. The original Kingdom of Benin palace was established around 1255-1280 AD by Oba Ewedo, then rebuilt in 1932. You may not be able to get inside, and you can't see much from the outside due to the exterior fence. It's possible the curators at the museum may know.
- 3 Ogbe Zoo, Ogogugbo, ☏ +234 8033026283. Daily 11:30-6PM. Here you can have a chance to visit the lion and other animals that look pretty pitiful in their cramped quarters.
- 4 Ogiamen Palace, Sakpoba Rd, Avbiama. The only building that survived the 1897 British expediton.
- 5 Oredo Local Government Area Secretariat (Oredo). This is the Local Government Area Secretariat of the Popular Oredo in Benin City.
- 6 Kada Plaza Cinema & Entertainment Centre, 111 Old Sapele Rd, Oka 300102, Benin City (Oredo). Movie Theatre in an ultramodern mall with an array of shops. Food and popcorn vendors are available too. Safe and secure environment, parking is metered. Ensure you see a movie anytime you come to Oredo. It is a very fun cinema with a lot of entertainment centers.
Do
- 1 Okomu National Park (south of Udaken), ☏ +234 450241, tesleemadeniyi@gmail.com. This is one of the last patches of undisturbed rainforest in Nigeria, with the possibility of seeing chimps, dwarf crocodiles, warthog, monkeys, African buffalo, and even possibly elephants. Directions are somewhat unclear. It may be best to contact the Nigerian National Park Service at 07069666450 for more details.
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- 1 Osvin Hotels Ltd, Akenzua Junction, 34 Plymouth Rd, Benin City, ☏ +234816 244 2133. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦8,000.
- 2 Osdy Hotels, Ugbowo Lagos Rd, Uselu 300103, Benin City. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦4,500.
- 3 Mavellous Benjis Hotel and Event Center, 1 okpiahio crescent off Aroko street, Benin-Agbor Hwy, Benin City, ☏ +234705 805 2871. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦6,000.
- 4 Deutschmann Hotel, 60 19Th St, behind BDPA, opposite Uniben main gate, Uselu 300103, Benin City, ☏ +234906 877 7218. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦4,000.
- 5 Hotel Felona, 6Dawson Road, Use 300102, Benin City, ☏ +234705 584 1483. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦15,000.
- 6 The Sage Hotels, 16 Edo-Osagie St, Crescent 300102, Benin City, ☏ +234705 681 0867. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦16,000.
- 7 JIL NEWWORLD HOTELS, Ekehuan Road opposite GT Plaza, Ogogugbo, Benin City, ☏ +234908 669 8670. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. ₦7,000.
- 8 Lawsons Residence And Suites, 7 Akure Benin Rd, Road 300021, Benin City, ☏ +234815 320 0300. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow. Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Laundry service Room service Bar.
- 9 Luciano royal hotel and suites, upper, Ekehuan Rd, Benin City, ☏ +234912 978 1604. Check-in: Tonight, check-out: Tomorrow.