The Kingdom of Okere-Urhobo in Nigeria annouces to the world, the sad news of the passing away of their monarch.

According to media reports, His Royal Majesty, Professor Paul Oghenero Okumagba, Idama II, Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South council area of Delta state joined his ancestors late last week following a long fight with an illness.

So far we haven't heard any confirmation from the Palace on this news.

The monarch received his staff of office from the Delta state government andascended the throne of his fathers in October 2017, when he was picked by the kingdom’s kingmakers as Orosuen-elect.

The late king was a renowned Professor of Sociology at the Delta State University, Abraka, before he was assigned to carry on with the responsibility of leading Okere-Urhobo Kingdom.

The late Orosuen ascended the throne about six years after the passing away of his predecessor, His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Okumagba.