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Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by Olabestonic001(m): 10:22pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
meforyou1: You are right bro. That was my mistake. 4. Yoruba Yoruba is undeniably the largest ethnic group in Africa, with a population estimate at about 35 million people in total. They mainly occupy the South Western sides of Nigeria, as well as Southern Benin, with a great majority coming from Nigeria. answersafrica.com/african-tribes.html |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by meforyou1(m): 10:24pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Olabestonic001:shut the hell up clown. Igbo population is thrice the population of yoruba 3 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by meforyou1(m): 10:30pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard:this opc tout, can u just present go back to your mai guard work. Is there any single yoruba in the North east, whether soldier or civilian? |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by dexentity: 10:31pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Those claiming that Ibos are more populous than the Yorubas in the north are either being mischievous or ignorant, go to all the higher institutions starting from ABU to KADPOLY, BUK, KANOPOLY, UDU, ATBU and all other higher institution in the north and compare the numbers of Ibo students to Yoruba students, you will discover that the Yoruba students are higher by atleast 10 to 1. Even the Ebiras and Igalas are more populous than the ibos in the north. In Jos, the ogbomoshos alone are more populous than the ibo population in the city, in kaduna, the Offa people are more populous than the entire ibo in the State. Go to katsina, zamfara, Kano, bauchi, Sokoto, hadeija, dutse and other towns too numerous to mention and see the Yoruba population in those states. The only states the Yoruba avoid is south east, I don't know why though. Even the ebiras and igala have more population in the north compare with the ibos, but they mix well with there host community so u might never know. Those comparing the population of ibos to Yorubas in the north are those that has never been to the north before. Their population difference is to wide for it to be a basis for debate or argument. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by dexentity: 10:34pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Those claiming that Ibos are more populous than the Yorubas in the north are either being mischievous or ignorant, go to all the higher institutions starting from ABU to KADPOLY, BUK, KANOPOLY, UDUS, ATBU and all other higher institution in the north and compare the numbers of Ibo students to Yoruba students, you will discover that the Yoruba students are higher by atleast 10 to 1. Even the Ebiras and Igalas are more populous than the Ibos in the north. In Jos, the Ogbomoshos alone are more populous than the Ibo population in the city, in kaduna, the Offa people are more populous than the entire ibo in the State. Go to Katsina, Zamfara, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, Hadeija, Dutse and other towns too numerous to mention and see the Yoruba population in those states. The only states the Yoruba avoid is south east, I don't know why though. Even the ebiras and igala have more population in the north compare with the ibos, but they mix well with there host community so u might never know. Those comparing the population of ibos to Yorubas in the north are those that has never been to the north before. Their population difference is to wide for it to be a basis for debate or argument. 2 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by CyberWolf: 10:36pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
vorigan:hmmm |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by zicoraads: 10:38pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
This is serious and laughable. How on earth did I miss this thread from it's inception?! Before Jonathan, how many people had heard of an ethnic group called the Ijaw? Apart from those who were conversant with the Ijaw and Itsekiri fight, most people didn't even know of their existence. And yet, someone wakes up one day and starts arguing that the Ijaws are more than the Tivs. Kai! This is very funny All the states being mentioned, combine the population of all the Ijaws in all the states an they are not even up to the number of Tiv people in Benue alone. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 10:40pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
meforyou1: When a buffoon can't argue constructively, he resorts to verbal attacks and invectives. I refuse to dignify you with a response. Mention me again and you won't get a response from me. 2 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by dexentity: 10:44pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
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Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by dexentity: 10:45pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Go to Potiskum, Nguru, Maiduguri, Yola, Mubi and other towns in the north east and see if the population of the Yorubas are not thrice more than the Ibo population there. Guys arguing should travel extensively to cure their ignorance. Relying on them say, them say is very dangerous. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by warripekin(m): 10:49pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard:I don't believe there are more yorubas in the north than igbos. From my personal experience, I was able to traverse the entire north and I went from abuja to kano thru yo be to bauchi then jos. The Igboman as usual is everywhere. In kano, the whole of sabongeri, nomansland are dominated by igbos. Even kurna, France road, bompai, they are there. From my lodge in prince palace hotel in nasarawa, to Beirut where u find a lot of lebernese, Igbo are still there. Yorubas are kano especially Yoruba Moslems but they are not much and a lot of them have blended into the hausa community and majority are from kwara like I got to find out from my lawyer. In Bauchi, Igbo are ably present as usual in fact some of the cooks at the government house are Igbo. I met only one Yoruba deeper life pastor in bauchi. In jos, they are so much that an entire area in jos is known to belong to Igbo in fact my idoma driver speaks Igbo because he grew up there. Birom people will tell u, apart from hausas, the next largest settlers are Igbo, then idoma and tiv. Uhrobos in jos are even more than yorubas in population in jos. The same undp program, took me to Adamawa, nasarawa,Benue and taraba. And all these places, u have a large Igbo population and u can hardly see yorubas except corpers. In Kaduna,from kafanchan, penbeygwa, Zaria , to the entire southern Kaduna, Igbo are every where. Yorubas are in good number in kawu and northern Kaduna areas but they are mostly Moslems and many are in there third generation families. 12 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by naijaking1: 10:52pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
zicoraads: Until our census data is supported by a tax data base, all these numbers remain unreliable. |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by MrAnalyst: 11:11pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard: Mister,your opinion also has no basis in fact. A Yoruba community head in SE? That's quite silly. Respect yourself. |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 11:14pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
warripekin: Guy, unfortunately for you, your opinion isn't fact. The same Bauchi where you claim (in your experience) igbos are more than Yorubas in number, the former governor Yuguda made a Yorubaman his Chief Press Secretary http://www.9jabook.com/forum/topics/a-yoruba-becomes-chief-press-secretary-in-bauchi-state http://www.yankarigamereserve.com/bauchi-yoruba-community-honours-yugudas-cps/ You say Yorubas in Kano are not much yet they vie for political office in Kano https://www.nairaland.com/104822/revealed-igbo-yoruba-politics-sabon In Nasarawa a group of no more than 170,000 Yorubas based in the state endorsed the PDP governorship candidate http://www.blueprint.ng/2014/04/14/yoruba-group-backs-nasarawa-pdp-candidate/ Host state governments officially recognize local yoruba communities you claim not to have come across. Now, you are entitled to your experiences but they're just YOUR experience and are in no way a true measure of the reality on ground. http://dailyindependentnig.com/2014/11/yeo-hails-yoruba-community-living-peacefully-groups/ - Kaduna ex-governor commends Yoruba community. http://205.234.252.102/~enownow/news/story.php?sno=2387 - Jos Yoruba community demands compensation Yorubas even have a monarch in Adamawa representing their community and interests: http://www.thenationonlineng.net/archive2/tblnews_Detail.php?id=68545
My point is that your opinion is your opinion. But it's not enough. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 11:17pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
MrAnalyst: http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2009/10/23/yoruba-community-decries-marginalisation-in-enugu/
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Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by lolzzzz: 11:18pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard:you argue like a demented person. Your argument lacks relevance and its totally unreasonable. What nonsense are you using as a yardstick to justify your claims? 3 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 11:21pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
lolzzzz: O.k, at least I have presented evidence that can be verified. Where's your own evidence? Sorry but I deal with FACTS! Abi we are supposed to just accept your word? The fvck out of here~ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by MrAnalyst: 11:21pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard: You said there's a Yoruba community head in every community,even in SE and SS. Sir,with all due respect,that's rubbish. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 11:25pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
MrAnalyst: For goodness sakes, why are you igbos like this? ? Very unstable lot! You doubted my statement and I provided evidence, here you are shifting goalpost again. You people are insufferable! Jeez! 2 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by MrAnalyst: 11:37pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
kaakulator4: Usually I ignore people like you but I can only do that for so long. What do you mean "console"? A former FCT minister now governor stated this fact. What better source? His statement aside(he's a politician) A quick trip down to Abuja will shock you-Igbos dominate the real estate sector there. Do you know Igbos number in their millions in Kano? Kaakulator!!! 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by MrAnalyst: 11:44pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard: Don't be silly Mister. There's hardly any Yorubas in SE states talk less of a "community head". Your claims are quite comical. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by warripekin(m): 11:47pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
ODVanguard: |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by warripekin(m): 11:52pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
Pls, I don't argue. These are what I saw on the ground. That yuguda appointed a Yoruba man his Chief press Secretary has not added to Yoruba population there. Question is? If yorubas are that large in bauchi , how come u don't see them around so easily. At least I spent a week in bauchi and I traversed the entire state. From the emirs palace, to government house, zaranda hotel, to banks and even outside the walled part of bauchi that belongs mostly to indigenous Christians u will hardly see yorubas around. Where are they, what occupies them ? 170k Yoruba population in nasarawa state? Really? And they are not ubiquitous? And are not noted for any particular thing? From mararaba, to keffi, to aqwanga, nasarawa eggon, to lafia, you will not encounter up to 100 yorubas on the road or any of those communities but I am sure u will find igbos in their numbers. I know these places, my company did an extensive research work and projects in these environment in conjunction with UNICEF/undp. So I know what I am saying 10 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by MrAnalyst: 11:54pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
warripekin: God bless you. 2 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 11:54pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
MrAnalyst: Ok. |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ODVanguard: 12:04am On Feb 08, 2016 |
warripekin: I don't get you bro. Are you insisting that I accept your word, purely based on your experiences as you stated? ? Bro, at the end of the day your opinion isn't any more valid than others who have expressed quite the opposite on this same thread so it's your word against there's, which really doesn't amount to much at the end of the day coz they are based on individual anecdotes and experiences. On my part I have presented at least some independent evidences that can be verified, and that at least buttresses my position, so it is left for you and others that share your view to accept or reject them. Learn to treat your opinion as just that -- an opinion. You can never impose it on another person who may feel differently, no matter how convinced you are that you are right. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by ideykwum: 12:16am On Feb 08, 2016 |
bolanto24: I'm Ijaw... and you're correct,; but blame people like tonyebarcanista for that. The temporary unity Igbos and Ijaws forged have been tampered with by such people. 5 Likes |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by Amberon: 12:56am On Feb 08, 2016 |
Ignorance is a disease. The fourth largest tribe is Fulani and the fifth is Urhobo. You're welcome. |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by Koleman(m): 2:12am On Feb 08, 2016 |
Kyase:correct |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by Koleman(m): 2:21am On Feb 08, 2016 |
lolzzzz:at first glance ur statement looks fake but when i think about it its absolutely correct! 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by OPCNAIRALAND: 2:22am On Feb 08, 2016 |
TonyeBarcanista: Stop including Ondo, unless you want Yoruba to rise against you. 1 Like |
Re: The Fourth Largest Ethnic Group In Nigeria by OPCNAIRALAND: 2:27am On Feb 08, 2016 |
warripekin: When our own homeland is the most secure in the nation and a refuge for the Ibos running away from their kidnapping and ritual brothers, the Hausas running away from bokoharam and the middle beltans running away from fulani monthly rampage. Why should we leave security and go settle in risk zones....we are not stewpid. |
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