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Breaking News: Oba of Benin is Dead

The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I,  has been reported dead. His death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe. Sources report that the late monarch has been battling an unknown illness since last year. The Benin Traditional Council‎ formally announced the translation of the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba n’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa, to his ancestors on Friday, April 29. (more…)