Oba of Benin receives 117 year old Tortoises just 15days after getting a tiger

 The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday, April 8, received two tortoises said to be 117 years old,The tortoises were presented to the Oba as gift by traditional rulers in the Edo North senatorial district when he visited them. This new gift presentation comes 15 days after the Oba received a 7-month old tiger of the Esama of Benin, The gift was given to the Oba as a mark of respect to the king in the palace.

This new gift presentation comes 15 days after the Oba received a 7-month old tiger of the Esama of Benin

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday, April 8, received two tortoises said to be 117 years old.

Punch reports that the tortoises were presented to the Oba as gift by traditional rulers in the Edo North senatorial district when he visited them.

Recall that the Oba had earlier received a 7-month old tiger as a gift from the The Esama of Benin kingdom Gabriel Igbinedion.

The tiger, Igbinedion said was given to the Oba as a mark of respect to the king in the palace.

His mini zoo is gradually coming together.