In the physical realm, Alagba, the 344-year-old tortoise, which enriched the palace of Soun of Ogbomoso, died last week. But, the town is not ready to lose it yet, as Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi plans to give ...

Many Nigerians may have been surprised to learn of the death of tortoise in Ogbomoso, Oyo state which was over 300 years old. However many may not have known of the existence of this tortoise known as ...

Alagba the tortoise, which was described as the oldest in Africa died on Thursday after a brief illness. Mr Toyin Ajamu, the Private Secretary to Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, Soun of Ogbomoso, confirmed this ...

Di tortoise wey dem popularly dey call Alagba for di palace of Soun of Ogbomosho, di ancient city of Oyo state, south-west Nigeria die around 11:30 on Thursday morning, according to di Palace Private ...

ABUJA, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- "Our Elder has gone to rest. We shall miss Alagba, the elder, who showed us the way for centuries and guided us all the way," wrote Ademola Ayandunni, in a eulogy written ...

A three hundred and forty four (344) year old tortoise at the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi is dead. The tortoise, which was named, Alagba due to its age, is said to be the oldest ...

One tortoise wey dem claim to be '344 years old' don die. Di tortoise wey dem popularly dey call Alagba for di palace of Soun of Ogbomosho, di ancient city of Oyo state, south-west Nigeria die around ...

Turtles are among the longest-living animals on Earth, and some species go much beyond the average lifespans. While most turtles live between 10 to 80 years, certain land tortoises and sea turtles are ...

IBADAN—A 344-year-old tortoise, said to be the oldest in Africa, has died in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi. The tortoise died yesterday, after a brief illness. According to the ...

Ibadan — A 344-year-old tortoise, said to be the oldest in Africa, has died in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi. The tortoise died yesterday, after a brief illness. According to ...