- Preparations for the necessary traditional rites are already taking place in the palace
The Owa of Idanre Kingdom, Oba Frederick Aroloye, has passed away.
He died at the age of 102.
The Lisa of Idanre Kingdom, Chief Christopher Akindolire, confirmed the death of the first-class traditional ruler on Wednesday.
According to him, the preparations for the necessary traditional rites are already taking place in the palace.
He reigned for 42 years after ascending the throne in 1976.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
According to reports the iconic singer Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72.
Onwenu was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.
She was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island,
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