A Trip To Isoko
The Isoko tribe is one of the several tribes in the Southern region of Nigeria. Some of the other tribes in the region are Urhobo, Izon or Ijaw and Itsekiri. These tribes are predominantly located in Delta State, Nigeria. The region domiciled by the Isokos is divided into two Local Government Areas namely, Isoko North […]
A Trip to Urhobo Tribe
The Urhobo tribe is the fifth largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population estimated at about two million people. They are located in Delta State of Nigeria and also occupy the southern portion of the Benin lowland. However, most of them live in Warri, Ethiope, Ughelli, Okpe, and Sapele Local Government Areas of Delta […]
The Delta Economic Summit Group, Bridging the Investment Gap in Delta State
Home to about 52% of the oilfields in Nigeria, Delta State accounts for over 35% of the country’s oil output. However, there is more to the state than just oil deposits. Delta State is located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria with a total land mass of 16,842 square kilometres and an estimated population […]
How to Prepare Spicy Ukodo
Ukodo is a spicy traditional meal made by the Urhobo tribe of Delta state. The pepper soup dish consists of plantains and yams, and is believed to be the perfect companion on a cold, wet day. Treat your family and friends to a bowl or two during the next big gathering. INGREDIENTS ½ medium […]
Evans Ufeli Presents “The Etua Journal”
On the 23rd of May, 2015, Evans Ufeli convened a Town Hall Meeting with a few indigenes of Etua at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos where he presented a project called “The Etua Journal” to the group of people. This project is geared towards publishing an annual journal to showcase in print, Etua’s rich […]
#ThrowBackThursday: The Fascinating History of Asaba You Never Knew
Asaba is the capital of Delta State and home to approximately 200,000 Nigerians. Its Igbo indigenes are quick to share the story of its origin, one which will be told in today’s edition of #ThrowBack Thursday: The tale is traced back to a young man named Nnebisi. As the legend goes, he was the son […]
Guinness Takes Its Water of Life Project To Agbor, in Delta State
“Water is an essential element in our daily lives and its importance cannot be overstated,” said the MD of Guinness Nigeria, Seni Adetu, as he launched Guinness Water of Life Project in Oza Nogogo Community in Agbor, Delta State. The corporate responsibility initiative, to be taken around the country, will have Guinness build and deliver portable […]
Tribute to the Village Headmaster: Goodnight, Justus Esiri, Sir.
Today Nigeria awoke to the news of the departure of legendary actor, Chief Justus Esiri, who passed in the late hours of Tuesday 19th February 2013. Nothing could have prepared us for the loss of this great icon. Since his early days as the lead in the popular Sitcom, The Village Headmaster which aired in […]