Tradition, Conflict, and the Role of Ancestors IN the Urhobo cultural landscape of southern Nigeria, disputes between children and parents carry weight far beyond the immediate family. A unique aspect of this tradition addresses a scenario in which a child’s quarrel with a parent results in the parent falling down — whether intentionally or accidentally. […]
By FREDRICK BARNABAS OGHENERIOKE THE Urhobos, one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups, are predominantly found in Delta State, with significant populations in Bayelsa, Edo, and other states, as well as urban centers like Lagos, Ondo, and Kwara. Numbering around seven million, they speak the Urhobo language, which features distinct dialects across various […]
By ONORIODE UMUKORO DELTA State is set to establish a new capital, “Delta City,” carved from parts of Warri town, Uvwie, Okpe, and Ughelli South local government areas. The move will see the Urhobo ethnic group forming the majority in two senatorial districts and holding an even split with the Ijaws in the third. Plans […]