The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Ado Ibrahim has died aged 94.
The monarch died on Sunday morning in an Abuja hospital where he was receiving treatment for age-related ailment, according to palace sources.
He will be buried later in the day in Okene according to the Islamic rites.
The paramount ruler of Ebiraland was the vice-chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council.
Before ascending the throne, he was a successful businesman in Lagos.