Latest News OBA OF BENIN DIES By Core TV News - April 29, 2016 0 552 Share Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp 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. Details soon.