Archives Tag: ethnic groups in Nigeria

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April 19, 2022

The Gwong (or also spelt ‘Gong’) tribe have their homeland in Jema’a local government area, of the southern part of Kaduna state in Nigeria. A tribe that has had the main stay of their economy as Agriculture; mainly crop farming and hunting activities, the Gwong people are known to be one of the most peaceable … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Gwong People

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April 19, 2022

The Tarok people call themselves oTárók, their language iTárók and their land ìTàrók. They are found principally in Langtang-North, Langtang-South, Wase, Mikang and Kanke Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State in Central Nigeria. Their main town of Langtang is located about 186 kilometres south-east of Jos, the state capital. They are also found in … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Tarok People

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April 19, 2022

Isoko is a region of Delta State in southern Nigeria and is inhabited by an ethnic group of the same name, the Isoko people. The region is divided into two Local Government Areas, Isoko North (headquartered at Ozoro) and Isoko South. The region of the Isoko used to be a part of the defunct “Mid-West … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Isoko Tribe

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April 19, 2022

The name Kanuri is from the combination of two Kanuri words; “Ka” meaning Stick and a word derived from the Arabic word NUR or “Nuri” meaning Light (Though in Kanuri itself Nur means light), thus, KA + NURI= KANURI. But this appellation was due to the fact that the Kanuri immigrants to Nigeria were mainly … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Kanuri Tribe

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April 19, 2022

Kogi State, like many states in Nigeria is multi-ethnic. The most popular of these ethnic groups are (in no particular order of ranking) the Igalas and the Ebiras. This article is about the latter ethnic group. The Ebira Tribe The Ebira tribe, though predominantly found in Kogi state, are also found in Kwara state, Nassarawa … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria-The Ebira Tribe

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April 19, 2022

Predominantly found in Hong local government area of Adamawa State (formerly called Gongola State,) Nigeria, the Kilba people (also known as and subsequently, to be referred to as ‘Hoba’ in this article) are historically a mountain dwelling tribe. These mountain habitations for the communities were Pella, Gwaja, Hong, Kulinyi, Garaha, Bangshika, Miljili, Gaya-jaba, Gaya-maki, Gaya-skalmi, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Kilba People

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April 19, 2022

Origin, Descent and Ascent A capsulized synopsis of the Igala origin and descent was written by one native as; From the Tower of Babel>Egypt>Sudan>Ethiopia>Congo>Borno state>Taraba state/kwararafa (Wukari)>Abejukolo-efe, Kogi State (Omagede Otutubatu )>IGALA MELA-Idah in same Kogi State and then scattered all over Nigeria, including those of Olu areas in Anambra state (Ijam, Odekpe, inoma Akator, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria-The Igala Tribe

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April 19, 2022

All roads will lead to Enugu for the 2015 edition of Ola Ndi Igbo on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. The summit is set on connecting Igbo professionals from Europe, United States and Nigeria for the purpose of celebrating the achievements of the Igbo community and strategising for the future. The summit’s previous edition took place in … Continue reading Why You Should Attend the 2015 Ola Ndi Igbo Summit

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