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Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by DelilahMakinde(op): 8:14pm On Jan 20

BREAKING: 90-Year-Old Opral Benson, Lagos Socialite, Reportedly Found Safe In Liberia After Going Missing

Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos who was earlier declared missing, has reportedly been found in Liberia.

Her family had announced that the 90‑year‑old socialite’s whereabouts were unknown for more than 48 hours.

“They have located her in Liberia. I think she might be suffering from dementia due to old age,” a source close to the family said on Tuesday evening.

In a notice issued on Sunday, the family disclosed that Benson was last seen on January 13 and had not returned home since.

They described the matter as time‑sensitive and appealed to the public for any information that could assist in locating her.

“The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She has not returned home and her current whereabouts are unknown,” the notice reads.

“Anyone who has seen her, or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately.

“Call 08037039214. Alternatively, please report to the nearest police station. This is time-sensitive. Please share immediately.”

However, SaharaReporters’ attempts to reach the family through the phone number provided in the notice were unsuccessful, as calls went unanswered and a text message sent to the line received no reply.

Born on February 7, 1935, Opral Benson is an Americo‑Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, renowned for holding the prestigious chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.

She married Chief T.O.S. Benson in 1962, a union that lasted until his passing.

A former university administrator, she has played a significant role in Nigeria’s fashion and beauty industry, managing a school in Lagos and serving as director of the Nigerian affiliate of Johnson’s Products.

In 2012, she was appointed Honorary Consul of Liberia in Lagos, further cementing her influence across both nations.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/20/breaking-90-year-old-opral-benson-lagos-socialite-reportedly-found-safe-liberia-after

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by BigDick70inch(m): 8:31pm On Jan 20

Mama no tell Dem she wan travel ni

Same way one ran out to inform us a WHOLE KING SUNNY ADE too was missing one time like dat.......

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Nickymichy(m): 8:31pm On Jan 20

Thank God for safety..no more bad news

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Freshandfitpod: 8:31pm On Jan 20

What is the meaning of this? Who go believe this bull$h!t. Maybe she is tire of staying in smelling Lagos, Liberia dey much better for her.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Akalia(m): 8:32pm On Jan 20

Lol, granny in a league of her own.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by jaxxy(m): 8:32pm On Jan 20

was she ever missing? She obviously took a trip to Liberia without informing family members here fir reasons best known to her.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by ogaprime(m): 8:32pm On Jan 20

Thank God for her safety

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Fgo31: 8:33pm On Jan 20

There must be an underlying issue.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by thomas2024: 8:33pm On Jan 20

Ọpẹ ooo, our mama don return.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Righteousness2(m): 8:34pm On Jan 20*

I remember back in the days, when Mama was shaking the whole of Lagos as in who is who.
Today mama is just on her own and hardly seen.

Vanity upon vanity, all is Vanity.

The Only thing that really matters and has Value in this life is the GENUIE SALVATION OF YOUR SOUL. ITS only Possible through JESUS JESUS CHRIST.

HEAVEN AND EARTH will Pass away, but the Word of GOD remains Sure

In life ,in all your this and that, Pursue what really Matter. Ensure you Have the Needful.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE NEEDFUL

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Kharol1234: 8:36pm On Jan 20

From Lagos to Liberia how manage na plane she use

Thank God for keeping her safe.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Ibehchizzy: 8:36pm On Jan 20*

How is a 90 year old able to move about without supervision
Let alone travelling out of nigeria without any ones knowledge

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Bluntguy: 8:37pm On Jan 20

Liberia far ni o. May una hollam o.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Chucks13: 8:38pm On Jan 20

How did she reached Liberia from Lagos without anyone noticed such a popular woman?

Somebody with dementia still managed to reach Liberia from Lagos this story not add up at all.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Chegesnd: 8:39pm On Jan 20*

I believe that with time, the truth will come out.
Some times, family feud that is not properly managed could result to this.
Contest about family inheritance, succession, estates etc.
While one party controls the old woman, the other party raises false alarm.
Anyways I'm just thinking ....

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by inoki247: 8:41pm On Jan 20

Dementia carry person cross border...

The story bend.....

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by okomile(f): 8:42pm On Jan 20

Make Dem allow mama to enjoy her life ooooo
Several interests of family members

Glad to hear that she is alive in Liberia

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by nairabacks(f): 8:46pm On Jan 20

Excuse me how does one deactivate an account with dormant email on Nairaland

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by emmabest2000(m): 8:49pm On Jan 20

Content don't allow people to know when one is serious again

Social media madness

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by tishbite41(m): 8:51pm On Jan 20

This is funny and ridiculous at once

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Elzazzi: 8:52pm On Jan 20

Nawa

Maybe Mama left for Liberia unannounced and they got worried!

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by fatosky1(m): 8:55pm On Jan 20

The story is bend, not straight at all. Did she go on foot to Liberia. She planned the trip without informing family members. Forget dementia, she went to meet her family over there.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by AlphaTaikun: 8:55pm On Jan 20

DelilahMakinde:
BREAKING: 90-Year-Old Opral Benson, Lagos Socialite, Reportedly Found Safe In Liberia After Going Missing

Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos who was earlier declared missing, has reportedly been found in Liberia.

Her family had announced that the 90‑year‑old socialite’s whereabouts were unknown for more than 48 hours.

“They have located her in Liberia. I think she might be suffering from dementia due to old age,” a source close to the family said on Tuesday evening.

In a notice issued on Sunday, the family disclosed that Benson was last seen on January 13 and had not returned home since.

They described the matter as time‑sensitive and appealed to the public for any information that could assist in locating her.

“The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She has not returned home and her current whereabouts are unknown,” the notice reads.

“Anyone who has seen her, or has any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact us immediately.

“Call 08037039214. Alternatively, please report to the nearest police station. This is time-sensitive. Please share immediately.”

However, SaharaReporters’ attempts to reach the family through the phone number provided in the notice were unsuccessful, as calls went unanswered and a text message sent to the line received no reply.

Born on February 7, 1935, Opral Benson is an Americo‑Liberian and Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, renowned for holding the prestigious chieftaincy title of Iya Oge of Lagos.

She married Chief T.O.S. Benson in 1962, a union that lasted until his passing.

A former university administrator, she has played a significant role in Nigeria’s fashion and beauty industry, managing a school in Lagos and serving as director of the Nigerian affiliate of Johnson’s Products.

In 2012, she was appointed Honorary Consul of Liberia in Lagos, further cementing her influence across both nations.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/20/breaking-90-year-old-opral-benson-lagos-socialite-reportedly-found-safe-liberia-after

I'm glad that the iconic titled Chief, "Iya Oge" of Lagos is OK. However, what was she doing in Liberia (which is her original country of birth) WITHOUT close family members [based in her husband's ancestral homeland of Ikorodu or elsewhere in Lagos State and in the Diaspora] knowing about her scheduled movements?

She indeed requires the presence of close family members and caregivers to monitor her movements and overall well being as a nonagenerian in order to prevent a repeat of this kind of incident.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Elzazzi: 8:56pm On Jan 20

Righteousness2:
I remember back in the days, when Mama was shaking the whole of Lagos as in who is who.
Today mama is just on her own and hardly seen.

Vanity upon vanity, all is Vanity.

The Only thing that really and has Value in this life is the GENUIE SALVATION OF YOUR SOUL. ITS only Possible through JESUS JESUS CHRIST.

HEAVEN AND EARTH will Pass away, but the Word of GOD remains Sure

In life ,in all your this and that, Pursue what really Matter. Ensure you Have the Needful.
JESUS CHRIST IS THE NEEDFUL

So anyone who doesn’t believe in Jesus will roast in fire forever and ever ? What about those born 15,000 years ago before the stories in the Bible started and before Jesus? Atleast it is proven Humans have been in existence for over 300,000 years.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Bimpe29(m): 8:56pm On Jan 20

Alihamdulillahi Rabili Alameen. This is a testament to the continued grace and mercy of God Almighty

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Righteousness2(m): 9:05pm On Jan 20

Elzazzi:
So anyone who doesn’t believe in Jesus will roast in fire forever and ever ? What about those born 15,000 years ago before the stories in the Bible started and before Jesus? Atleast it is proven Human have been in existence for over 300,000 years.

YES! EVERYONE AND ANYONE WHO Does not Bdlieve and Surrender to JESUS will Rot and Roast in Hell.

Without JESUS CHRIST, all are Heading to Hell.

In the Beginning was the word and the word was with GOD and Word was GOD.

GOD was before your 15000 and 300,000 yrs.
HIS program has being before your thousands of yrs.

You better humble yourself, drop your sense, Drop grammar, Make Peace with JESUS and Run your Race to avoid Stories that Touch the Heart

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Exousiang01(m): 9:08pm On Jan 20

I am soooo interested in how she got to Liberia.
Who else shares this interes

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Elzazzi: 9:09pm On Jan 20

Righteousness2:
YES! EVERYONE AND ANYONE WHO Does not Bdlieve and Surrender to JESUS will Rot and Roast in Hell.

Without JESUS CHRIST, all are Heading to Hell.

In the Beginning was the word and the word was with GOD and Word was GOD.

GOD was before your 15000 and 300,000 yrs.
HIS program has being before your thousands of yrs.

You better humble yourself, drop your sense, Drop grammar, Make Peace with JESUS and Run your Race to avoid Stories that Touch the Heart

You couldn’t even answer my question. Instead you ended up with threats. Lol

Anyway.. Bye

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by airsaylongcome: 9:15pm On Jan 20

Righteousness2:
YES! EVERYONE AND ANYONE WHO Does not Bdlieve and Surrender to JESUS will Rot and Roast in Hell.

Without JESUS CHRIST, all are Heading to Hell.

In the Beginning was the word and the word was with GOD and Word was GOD.

GOD was before your 15000 and 300,000 yrs.
HIS program has being before your thousands of yrs.

You better humble yourself, drop your sense, Drop grammar, Make Peace with JESUS and Run your Race to avoid Stories that Touch the Heart

Na here you get sharp mouth....runaway c0w4rd. Nigeria Chr15ti4n g0n0c1d3 you run away like chicken. If na Palestine matter you go carry that you flat chest come outside like say you be King kong

Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Zocalite: 9:24pm On Jan 20

Who tinubulation economy no dey flog

Old woman ran from tinubulation economy and fulani herdsmen

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by PUNANI01: 9:24pm On Jan 20

Chucks13:
How did she reached Liberia from Lagos without anyone noticed such a popular woman?

Somebody with dementia still managed to reach Liberia from Lagos this story not add up at all.

The truth will come out sooner.

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Re: Missing Opral Benson Found In Liberia by Exceed15: 9:24pm On Jan 20

She was not missing at all

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