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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Adara People
April 19, 2022
Popularly referred to as Adara, the variations of the name include Kadara, Ajuah (or Ajure), Ajuwa, Azuwa and Adaa. These people are one of the largest ethnic groups in southern Kaduna, specifically in Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas; areas south of the present state of Kaduna in Nigeria. They are also found in significant … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Adara People
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Afizere Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Afusari or Afizere are an ethnic group of Nigeria. They are also known by several other names, including Afizarek, Afusare, Fezere, Fezerek, Fizere, Izere, Jarawa, Jarawan Dutse, and Jari. Harold Gunn (1953) traces the root of the Afizere people from a region in southern Kaduna, Kaduna state, Nigeria, called Chawai. Their origin is in three successive migrations involving three patrilineal groups. The first comprised the Shere/Fobour family group. … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Afizere Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Jukun tribe are found both in Nigeria and the North Western parts of Cameroon. Specifically, they are found in Wukari and Gassol Local Government Areas of Taraba state; Lafia and Awe Local Government Areas of Nassarawa state; Shendam and Langtang South Local Government Areas of Plateau state; Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Jukun Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria: The Ninkyob Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Kaninkon might be a more popular word. But ideally, the reference should be,-rather, must be, Ninkyob. Like most names of tribes in Kaduna state, Kaninkon is also an adulteration of the original tribal name ‘Ninkyob’. The word Kaninkon originated from the lips of the Hausa/Fulani Jihadist that frequently heard the words, ‘Kan Tee kom’- meaning, ‘Let … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Ninkyob Tribe of Kaduna State
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Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Kaduna state like most Nigerian states, is multi-ethnic. One of the popular tribes in Kaduna state is the tribe called, ‘Atyap’. Regarded as an industrious and courageous group of people, The Atyap tribe is mainly found in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area, with a significant population found in some parts of Kaura and Kauru Local Government Areas … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
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Tribes In Nigeria: The Berom Tribe Of The Jos Plateau
April 19, 2022
If the person is a Nigerian and has names like ‘Dung’, ‘Gyang’, ‘Pam’, ‘Kachollom’, ‘Kangyang’ or ‘Chundung’, the chances that such a person is from the Berom tribe is ninety percent. As a matter of fact, if you have five friends from the Jos Plateau, there is high probability that one out of those five … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Berom Tribe Of The Jos Plateau
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Interesting Facts About The Ijesa Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Ijesa (or ‘Ijesha’ in old Yoruba orthography) tribe is a sub-ethnic group among the mother Yoruba tribe. This group is predominantly from Ilesa and domiciled in Osun State, Nigeria. They are bordered by Ekiti on the east, Oyo on the west, Igbomina on the north, and Ife on the south. The Ijesaland comprises of … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Ijesa Tribe
Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
April 19, 2022
The people of Ekiti form a homogenous ethnic group among the large Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. Although the Ekiti-speaking people can be found in towns such as Ondo, Akure, Akoko, Ijare, Ilara-Mokin, and Igbara-ole, they exclusively inhabit Ekiti State, one of the 36 states in the country. Ekiti is culturally bound by Igbomina to the … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Ekiti Tribe
A Trip To Isoko
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading A Trip To Isoko
A Trip To Okun Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Okuns live along the Niger-Benue confluence area. In the southern area, they are surrounded by Nupe, Ebira, Gbagyi, and Igala whereas the Igbomina, Ekiti, and other Yoruba groups surround them on the west. They constitute 20% of the entire Kogi State population occupying six local government areas namely Ijumu, Yagba-West, Yagba-East, Mopa-Muro, Kabba-Bunu, and … Continue reading A Trip To Okun Tribe
Interesting Facts About The Efik
April 19, 2022
The Efik are a peace-loving group of people predominantly settled in Cross River State of Nigeria. They are a popular ethnic group partly because of the prominence of the Calabar people in the history of Nigeria. One of the things they are widely known for is their statement dish, ‘Edikaikong’, a vegetable soup made from … Continue reading Interesting Facts About The Efik
A Trip to Urhobo Tribe
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading A Trip to Urhobo Tribe
Did You Know? Yorubas Are Called ‘Aku’
April 19, 2022
The Yorubas are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. They are predominantly found in the South-West region of the country. A good number of them are, however, found in other countries such as Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Ghana. Origin Although there are various accounts of the history and origin … Continue reading Did You Know? Yorubas Are Called ‘Aku’
A Trip To Idoma
April 19, 2022
Idoma, a tribe predominantly domiciled in Benue State, they are known to be the second largest ethnic group in the state. They occupy nine local government areas in the western part of the state, namely Ado, Agatu, Apa, Obi, Ogbadibo, Ohimini, Oju, Okpokwu, and Otukpo. Although they have a conspicuous presence in Benue State, the … Continue reading A Trip To Idoma
Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
April 19, 2022
Although mistakenly referred to as ‘Egun’, the real name for the tribe is ‘Ogu’. They are a descendants of people who migrated from Whildah, Allada, and Weme, which are all now part of the Republic of Benin. The Ogus used to be settlers at the former Dahomey, now known as Republic of Benin. In Nigeria … Continue reading Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
