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The Igala people are situated in the Eastern part of the River Niger and Benue confluence in Lokoja, Kogi state of Nigeria. The Igala people believe in Oj’ona (after world) and Oj’Ilei (this world). Another interesting fact about the Igala people is their dressing, as they don’t focus on the style but colours are used as traditional symbols. Black and Yellow are colours that mean a lot to them. The Black symbolizes the riches of the Igala land while the Yellow

The Urhobo King of Oria Kingdom The Urhobos are people of the southern Nigeria, near the North-Western Niger Delta. Urhobo is the major ethnic group in Delta state which is one of the 36 states of the federal Republic of Nigeria. The Urhobos speak the Urhobo language and their culture is related to several cultures in the Niger Delta. The Urhobo nation is made up of twenty-four (24) sub-groups, including Okpe which is the largest of all. The king of Urhobo which is known as Ovie, is the highest political figure in the kingdom. He is the symbol of his kingdom’s

  A Brief History of the Efik By Onoyom Ukpong, Ph.D.  The Efik are an ethnic group settling along the Cross River estuary and the banks of the Calabar River in Nigeria and in the western Cameroon vicinity.  The history of their origin and settlements dates back to the fourteenth century A.D., following their migration from Uruan in the thirteenth century, and to the years that marked their first settlement at Ikpaene prior to them arriving at Creek Town and the rest of their present riverine locations.  In the antiquity sense of the name, Efik (which derives from the Hebrew word Aphik or Hepik) is synonymous with

 Ibibio man and his wife,Akwa Ibom state,Nigeria The Ibibio people are Kwa speaking people Benue-Congo group of Niger-Congo language, occupying the palm belt in the southeast Nigeria`s   Akwa Ibom state   and are regarded as the most ancient of all the ethnic groups in Nigeria.They are related to the Anaang and the Efik peoples. During colonial period in Nigeria, the Ibibio Union asked for recognition by the British as a sovereign nation (Noah, 1988). The Annang, Efik, Ekid, Oron and Ibeno share personal names, culture, and traditions with the Ibibio, and speak closely related varieties of Ibibio-Efik. Prior to present-day Nigeria they were regarded as Ibibio tribes speaking dialects of Ibibio. More Details here  

  Paths to Achieve Peace and Security in Africa It is impossible to separate peace and security in Africa from economic development, democratic governance, and improvement in the daily lives of Africans, including those from ethnic and religious minorities. A significant failing in any one of these three areas will put in serious doubt the ability of a country to maintain peace and security. Africa has experienced impressive economic growth in recent years. That is the good news. At the same time, too many African countries continue to experience conflict. That is the bad news. Conflict can quickly reverse the benefits of even strong economic growth.

Albert Lutuli - Nobel Lecture In years gone by, some of the greatest men of our century have stood here to receive this award, men whose names and deeds have enriched the pages of human history, men whom future generations will regard as having shaped the world of our time. No one could be left unmoved at being plucked from the village of Groutville, a name many of you have never heard before and which does not even feature on many maps - to be plucked from banishment in a rural backwater, to be lifted out of the narrow confines of South Africa's internal politics and placed here in the shadow of these great figures. It is a great honor

NIGERIANS they say we are the happiest people on earth, amidst out troubles and problem, we still have lord of the ribs, laugh matters, nights of a thousand laughs, just to mention a few. Others say God gave every nation its own natural disasters, like earthquake, hurricane (with different names like: Harvey, Irma...), volcanic eruptions, etc.  But in our case, he gave us our leaders as our natural disasters. I wonder if this is true.  To those wondering if indeed we are the happiest people on earth,

I am delighted to welcome you all to Lusaka, on behalf of my government and the people of Zambia. It is indeed a great honour to have such an opportunity to host on our soil this very important retreat that will set the tone for a more proactive plan of action towards eliminating conflicts and silencing the guns on our continent. Zambia shall remain committed to the cause of the African union (au) and the spirit of agenda 2063, at the heart of which is working together to achieve a peaceful, integrated and prosperous Africa. Your excellencies, distinguished guests, in 2013, during