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Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 8:45pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Right from primary school when we were small children we've been taught and it has become a part of our subconscious that there are 3 major ethnic groups in Nigeria- Hausa-Fulani, Igbo and Yoruba. This is a common knowledge among most Nigerians young or old. These 3 ethnic groups are spread across more than one region for example Hausa-Fulani can be found in the Northeast, Northwest and the North-central, the Igbos can be found in the Southeast and South-south while the Yorubas can be found in the Southwest, South-south and the North-central. However apart from these 3 major ethnic groups, there are over 200 other ethnic groups in Nigeria. Some in their millions while some others are just a few thousands. One knowledge that has always seem elusive is that of the 4th largest ethnic group in the country. Consequently, my academic readings online and in hard copies as well as news items have thrust before me the possibility of 4 candidates; Ijaw, Urhobo, Tiv and Itsekiri. I don't really know the population strength of these ethnic groups because different media and academic reports have mentioned them as being the 4th largest ethnic group in Nigeria. This is the major reason for bringing this question here to gain more knowledge. Which ethnic group is the 4th largest in Nigeria. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:00pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
@OP. There are NO Yorubas in South South.
Kanuri are the 4th largest tribe in Nigeria. 66 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by emerged01(m): 9:05pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
No 4th ethnic group joor. South south dey under south east except things don change because e don tey wey I leave school 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by khadaffi(m): 9:07pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Bekwarra: Go back and study the history of Nigeria properly. This time without missing any detail. You will find the fourth largest ethnic group 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by SamuelAnyawu(m): 9:15pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
It's between Tivs and Ijaws... But I think it's Ijaws 21 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by otokx(m): 9:20pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
The Ijaws 15 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 9:21pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba:There are Yorubas in Edo and Delta states. Go figure. 106 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by topsyking: 9:22pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
1. yoruba 2.hausa 3.niger delta 4.IBO 67 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 9:23pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
SamuelAnyawu:So I thought until a couple of days back when I was listening to a news report on AIT where the reporter made mention of Tiv as the 4th largest ethnic group in Nigeria with a strong presence in Benue, Taraba, Nassarawa and Plateau states. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by WhoRUDeceiving: 9:26pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Bekwarra: Who told you there are over 200 ethnic groups? Was it Gowon or Queen Eliza? We like to take what we are given and run away with it without critical thinking. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 9:27pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
topsyking:Baba what's doing you now. Is Niger delta a tribe? 125 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by mulattoclaroo(m): 9:27pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Op for your info they're no igbos in SS. The fourth largest ethnic group should be either Ijaw, Kanuri, Fulani or Bini. 8 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by afroniger: 9:27pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba: You never hear of Olukumi people in Delta State?? 47 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 9:31pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
WhoRUDeceiving:Why don't you counter it with facts? Should I just take your words as fact? For example in Cross River state you have Yala, Ogoja, Obudu, Boki, Bekwarra, Ikom, Obubra etc. Different people spread across the state. Even in some local governments the people speak different languages. So you either argue with facts or you keep your opinion to yourself. 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:33pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
mulattoclaroo:i remember this moniker. Hahahaha. U neva change. 28 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:38pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
afroniger:is that an indication of yorubas in SS? Am an aniocha Delta N indigene, I know Olukumis. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by mulattoclaroo(m): 9:38pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba:just saying the truth. 2 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:42pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
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Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by afroniger: 9:45pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba: That's a dumb question. Is Delta state no longer in the SS?? Everyone knows Olukumis have Yoruba origins. 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by mulattoclaroo(m): 9:47pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba:you and yeye talk 15 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:47pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
afroniger:stop getting emotional. There are NO yorubas in south south. 61 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by afroniger: 9:49pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba: Ok o. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Bekwarra(m): 9:50pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
mulattoclaroo:What happened to the Igbos in Rivers and Delta states? I even heard there are some in Edo state. 36 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:51pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
afroniger:how can a tiny olukumi people who are deeply absorbed mean that yorubas are now in SS. Even the olukumi have some benin root in them. 14 Likes |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Branzy(m): 9:52pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
urhobos 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:52pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Bekwarra:don't mind the troll. He is an old clown on nairaland. 42 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by Ugomba(m): 9:55pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Branzy:which urhobo?hahahaha |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by SamuelAnyawu(m): 10:04pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Bekwarra: Sincerely both of them might be equal.. well a proper census might determine the real figure |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by riddler4real(m): 10:04pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Ugomba: They are some yoruba affiliate ethnic groups in Edo state for your information. They are called akoko edo.... they bare yoruba names and also some communities before okada township that are of yoruba kinship I can't remember the name but I have met with them. So don't allow ignorance blind you my dear. The yoruba race is the largest in Nigeria.... that extends from the south to the north. No other tribe have such expense.... 55 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Which Ethnic Group Is The 4th Largest In Nigeria? by guass(m): 10:11pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Urhobo is fourth largest 8 Likes 1 Share |
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