* Oba Erediauwa
The Benin Traditional Council  today announced that all burial rites in the kingdom be performed before the commencement of the 'Emwinekhua' meaning obsequies for  the late monarch, Oba Erediauwa.

 The BTC also added that all those entitled to wear beads will henceforth seize to do that from the date of the announcement

 Making this clarifications in Benin city Tuesday, the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe who briefed journalists in Benin city  said the Crown Prince, The Edaiken N Uselu, Eheneden Erediauwa has asked that the information relating to the ceremonies be made clear to the people.

 Chief Iyase who was accompanied by some palace chiefs including, Chief Oliha of Benin,Chief David Edebiri,Esogban of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion,the Esama of Benin among others said "All male citizens of Benin kingdom will as a rule be expected to clean shave the hair on their heads with effect from 29th April ,2016,in obedience to Benin Tradition."

 "Wearing of beads-All Chiefs, Enigies, Priests, and palace functionaries who are entitled to wear beads as part of their normal wear, will henceforth seize to wear beads from the date of the announcement. Instead they will wear Omonorhue or white thread(Ikhian) until further notice.

 "All our friends and well wishers, including all those who live with us and work for their livelihood within our kingdom, may wish to join us in this action

 "All markets in Benin Kingdom were to remain closed for three days after the announcement. We are sure that by now they are open and busy." 

 He therefore urged all and sundry to respect the custom and tradition of Benin Kingdom, and be law abiding.