Oba of Benin’s fifth wife gives birth to quadruplets, 3 boys and 1 girl

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, and his fifth wife, Queen Aisosa, has welcomed a set of quadruplets - three boys and a girl.

Frank Irabor, the secretary of the Benin traditional council, made the news known in a statement on Friday night, August 6, Premium Times reports.

The secretary said that the birth is such a historical event. The statement also noted that the children and their mother are in good health.

It should, however, be noted that the naming ceremony of the birth has not been announced yet. The palace said it will make it known later. When the news of the birth was shared on Instagram by LindaIkeji, many people jubilated and had a lot to say.