Archives Tag: ethnic groups in Nigeria
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Anioma People
April 19, 2022
Referred to as Western Igbo or Igbo West of the Niger because of the separation by the River Niger from the Igbo in the east, the Anioma people are Igbo people located primarily in Delta State, Nigeria. They make up about one-third of Delta State and, for administrative purposes, are referred to as “Delta North,” … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Anioma People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Etsako People
April 19, 2022
Background The Etsako people are a group of people living in the northern part of Edo State in the south south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. These people occupy six local government areas of Edo state: Etsako West, with headquarters in Auchi, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan East, Owan West and Akoko Edo. These make up … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Etsako People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Ijaw People
April 19, 2022
The term Ijaw is said to be the anglicised version of Ijo or Ejo, a variation of Ujo or Ojo, the ancestor who gave the Ijo people their name. The Ijaw people are considered to be the first to find a settlement in the Lower Niger and Niger Delta. The oral tradition dates them as … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Ijaw People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Ogoni People
April 19, 2022
Situated in the eastern area of Port Harcourt in Rivers State is Ogoni Land. Based on archaeological and linguistic evidence, they are a distinct people who have lived in the Niger Delta for more than 500 years. Background and History of the Ogoni People The true origins of the Ogoni people are not very well-known. … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Ogoni People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Owan People
April 19, 2022
The Owan is an ethnic group in the Northern part of Edo State, Nigeria. They are one of the Edoid peoples. Owan is currently constituting two Local Government Areas, namely: Owan East and Owan West, including so many clans; notable amongst them are Ihievbe, Emai people, Iuleha, Ora, Uokha, Otuo, Ivbi-Mion, Ivbi-adaobi, Ozalla etc. Origin/History … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Owan People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ika People
April 19, 2022
An ethnic group that is often confused with Igbo people because of the language similarities, the Ika people are however a distinct people that are found in the Delta and Edo states. Geographically, the Ika speaking people are found in the north west of Delta State. They are the major occupants of the Ika South … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ika People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People
April 19, 2022
A people whose language ‘Esan’ is also recognized in the Census of the United Kingdom. The Esan people (Esan: Ẹ̀bhò Ẹ̀sán) is one of the ethnic group in the south-south region of Nigeria; and they speak the Esan language-an Edoid language related to Edo, Urhobo, Owan language, Isoko, and Etsako. The language is considered of … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Esan People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People
April 19, 2022
Numan, (also known as, Nomweh -meaning ‘hilltop’) is a very popular town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is a port town that lies on the confluence of Benue River and Gongola River. In that popular local government is the Predominant ethnic group referred to as the Bwatiye or also popularly … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Eggon People
April 19, 2022
Background and History The Eggon people are also referred to by variants such as Egon, Ero, Mo Egon, Hill Mada or Mada Eggon. The people speak a language that is formerly a Plateau language spoken in central Nigeria. It is a major language in Nasarawa State. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Eggon People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is well blessed in a lot of ways, especially with the so much prevalent diversities of all sorts of things and aspects. One such notable aspects are the diverse ethnic groups found in the country, more so, the northern part of Nigeria. One of the numerous tribes found in the northern or northeastern part … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
April 19, 2022
Rivers State is considered the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data. The state has an indigenously diverse population with major riverine and upland divisions. In addition to these, the state has at least, fifteen autochthonous ethnic groups residing within Rivers State’s boundaries. Amongst these ethnic groups are the Ogba. Situated in … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Efik People
April 19, 2022
The name “Efik” is said to be derived from a verb meaning ‘to press’ or ‘oppress’, since they were alleged to be aggressive; a name claimed to be given to them by the people of Uruan. Found in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, in “the South Eastern corner of the Cross River State,” the … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Efik People
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Tribes in Nigeria- the People of Kabba
April 19, 2022
Kabba is a very special location in Kogi State. This is because, geographically, it lies at the intersection of roads from Lokoja, Okene, Ogidi, Ado-Ekiti, and Egbe, near the Osse River. Kabba Tribe is a major enthic group in Kogi State, Nigeria. It is surrounded by mountains and a beautiful environment. Kabba is one of … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- the People of Kabba
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Tribes in Nigeria – The Ngas Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Angas people, also known as the Ngas and the Kerang, are an ethnic group in Nigeria, identified as a section of the Benue-Chadic language group and a member of the Afro-Asiatic family. They have a history of migration and according to oral history, they are descendants from Sudanic groups from the Nile region. According … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria – The Ngas Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Itsekiri Tribe
April 19, 2022
Predominantly found in the Warri South, Warri North and Warri South West local government districts of Delta State (and sparsely in Edo and Ondo states of Nigeria), The Itsekiri (also spelt and called with the following variations; Isekiri, iJekri, Itsekri, Ishekiri, or Itsekhiri) are an ethnic group of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area, Delta State. Traditionally, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Itsekiri Tribe
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