Oba of Benin joins his ancestors

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The Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa Akpolokpolo I, is dead.

His death was announced few minutes ago by the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe.

The late monarch has been battling an unknown illness since last year.

Source : The Nation online

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