Breaking: Awujale dies at 91

By Paul Dada

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba  Sikiru Adetona has reportedly  passed on at the age of 91.

The monarch reigned for over 64 years as he ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Nigerian history.

The news of his passing comes hours after the death o former President Muhammadu Buhari, was announced.

Details about the  demise of the Awujale are still emerging, and tributes are expected to pour in from various quarters.

As of the time of this writing, there is no official confirmation of his demise.

Details later.