This paper is based on the study of the development of political institution in one of Agbon political bloc in Urhobo Land. It also introduces the Udobowe dynasty. Many people and even learned personal confuse development of Ovieship elsewhere whenever the subject of Agbon monarchy is raised . However, the current monarchical arrangement that once produced Okpara and has been passed over to Kokori ,after the death of the Okpara Ovie, before was to get to Eku, and areas that make Agbon s...
The people of awka-north, Anambra State, Nigeria have been living in Ilorin, Kwara State for decades and even though these group of people represent a small portion of the Igbo community in Ilorin, their impact to the social and economic development of Ilorin have not been noticed nor acknowledged. This study highlights the contributions of many Awka north indigenes living in Ilorin, Because many of them have become major stakeholders in the economic growth of Ilorin.
ABSTRACT This study derives its motivation from the researcher’s interest in investigating the socio-political organization of Useh Village in Benin Kingdom during the pre-colonial period. The researcher was curious to examine the political mechanism developed by the people to ensure the maintenance of peace and order in the community. From the reign of Oba Eweka I of Benin Kingdom, the community developed a unique system of political governance based on the administration of three heredita...
This study examines the socio-political organization of Useh village in Benin kingdom during the pre-colonial period. It aims essentially at investigating the political institution developed by the people of the community before the advent of colonialism in 1897. The study examines the effectiveness of the indigenous political system in promoting peace and progress. In addition, the study attempts to situate the history of Useh within the context of Benin history and examines the special role...
Do you wish to learn more about the people of Egbaland? Having a background knowledge and idea about the pre-colonial history of a people is highly important and this is what this study is about.
This paper is a research on Urbanization in Sapele, a city in Delta state. The work attempts to put urbanization issues in correct perspectives. It corrects and defines the position of the family in the urban area and makes sure reader do not give in to myth propagated by some that families are responsible for founding of Cities.
As against the traditional mindset that African women have not played significant roles in their societies save their domestic duties of "belonging to the kitchen and the other room", this paper historicizes the contributions of women to the development of their various precolonial societies, colonial and post colonial Nigerian state. This paper is of the view that the feat of building any nation with specifics on Nigeria will be an uphill task if women are not bought or carried along in th...
A complex analysis of the Zangbeto masquerade festival in ogu land.
It generally talks about the History of the people of Otuo. How they originated, where they originated from, their cultures, values, norms and practices. It also sheds light on their might and importance in the Benin Kingdom.
There is need for a multi disciplinary approach to solving or researching the issues of cash crop production. This is because the academic situation is characterized by sharp boundaries, an ecologist tends to avoid social situation and an anthropologist does likewise with natural habitat, energy flow and the like. However, this is a research based on historical development of cash crop production in Nigeria. The research deals with Nigeria as a country with tropical climate. It discu...
TABLE OF CONTENT OUTLINES CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1Background to the Study 1.2Statement of Research Problem 1.3Aims and Objectives 1.4Scope and Limitation 1.5Significance of study 1.6Research Methodology 1.7Conceptual Framework 1.8Literature Review CHAPTER TWO: HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUNDS OF MBAISE 2.1 Geographical Location of Mbaise 2.2 Land and People of Mbaise 2.3 Socio-cultural activities of the People 2.4 socio-economic Activities 2.5 Socio-political Acti...
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the Study - 11.2 Statement of the Problem - 21.3 Research Questions - 31.4 Objective of the Study - 31.5 Scope and limitation of the Study - 41.6 Definition of Terms - 4 CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK2.1 Introduction -- 52.2 Young People’s Perception to Sexual Behaviour -- 52.3 How Young People Perceive and Value Different Contraceptive Techniques2.4 Youth Perception toward Relationship betwee...
INTRODUCTION Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Mveso, Transkei, South Africa. Becoming actively involved in the anti-apartheid movement in his 20s, Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1942. For 20 years, he directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the South African government Quotes "I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I fight it now, and will do so until the end of my days."...
INTRODUCTION Local government administration is one of the efforts of the federal government of Nigeria to bring government influence to the rural dwellers. Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State is one of the Seven Hundred and Seventy Four (774) Local Government Areas in Nigeria. The Headquarters of the local government is situated at city of Udi on the A232 highway and one of the seventeen (17) local governments in Enugu state in southern Nigeria created in 1991. Each has the Awhum wa...
West Africa people early learned to mine and utilize their supplies of three important metals-gold, Iron and copper. The production of gold at an unidentified place on the West Africa coast long before the birth of Christ. When Iron was first worked, and also it was first used at a large scale, is not really known. Yet it is certain that knowledge of Iron smiting was gained before the beginning of Christian era. Some historians believe of the knowledge was transmitted from Libya in about 500B...