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Deltayankeeboi:
I just feel very bad each day waking up in Nigeria.

Things are really messed up here.

Nothing really motivates me anymore.

10 million to start a business, I will rather use that cash to travel out legally.


If I had the ideas I have now two years ago. I would not be in Nigeria today.

Now I understand what people actually mean by "the earlier the better" and "had I known"


God help me achieve this dream again.

I swear Naija don cast no wonder every living thing here wan japa. Maybe because it's a failed state, u can hardly find South Africans outside their country

tyup:
I don't pity you rather would I give an Advice

next time learn to know Leopards don't change their skin and next time always know Bros before hoes and lastly Love with ur Head and not necessarily ur heart.

You got what you wanted nigga so enjoy just ur meal and leave us Tf alone

For the fact that he isn't in good terms with his wife doesn't give you the right to refer to another man's wife as a hoe. Bros before your wife? Abeg make we dey reason and advise with sense

Efewestern:
Right from day one, Okpe has always been considered a kingdom making up the Urhobo nation. The supreme council of the okpe people, the Udogun-Okpe which is the only body that is competent to speak on behalf of the Okpe people has said several times that Okpe is part and parcel of the great Urhobo nation. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/07/on-okpe-are-not-urhobo/

On the talk of marginalization, the speaker, Delta State house of Assembly is Sheriff Oborevwori, an Urhobo man from Okpe, what political marginalization is he referring to?

As someone from a sister tribe, this shouldn't be coming from his end.

I have no ill intentions. The article (even though its a little old) principally spoke on marginalisation of the okpe people and admitted that they themselves have a divided stand on their ethnicity. I only wanted okpe people on Nairaland and other urhobo people to shed more light on the highlighted issues.

I came across this article a while ago, the urhobo people seem to be heavily marginalizing their neighbouring okpe tribe and have sought to assimilate them while forcing their ethnic identity on them


[b]Note of concern “if for instance, a new Niger Delta Republic is founded (or South South region is created from restructuring of Nigeria) and Isoko, Itsekiri and Ukuani are some of the created states or provinces, while Okpe in included in an Urhobo State or province, how will you feel? Remember states are not meant to be equal in population or land size. Will you feel you have made progress or that you have mortgaged the destiny of your children and children’s children? Today, whereas, Isoko, Ukuani, Itsekiri, Ika, Aniocha and other students in Delta State higher institutions access bursaries and scholarships as recognized groups by the Delta State Government and DESOPADEC, the National Association of Okpe Students which was founded before most of the others, has always been denied access to some facilities. They are directed to go and meet the National Association of Urhobo Students.

It is by reason of all these and many other negative consequences of the mishandling of the Okpe identity that prompted the then most senior Okakuro of Okpe, the late Chief P.A. Gbinigie, who was member of House of Representatives (Okpe South Constituency) in the second republic, the Okpagha of Okpe Kingdom, to move a motion for Okpe to withdraw from the political union with Urhobo in the 2000 Okpe National Conference which held in Orerokpe39cb Many notable Okpe leaders were present at the conference which was declared open by the transited Orodje of Okpe, Orhoro 1. Chief D.O. Dafinone, the Owhere of Okpe was he who amended the motion to reflect that the union with Urhobo should be reassessed so that the terms would be clearly spelt out. The above is a demonstration of the fact that at no time in the history of the relationship between Okpe and Urhobo have Okpe people declared that they are Urhobo as a tribe or ethnic nationality. In any case, only the Udogun-Okpe or the Okpe Assembly which comprises the Udogun together with representatives of the Okpe clans or districts, presided over by the Orodje of Okpe or a regent chairman that can take such a decision. It is clear from the National Conference that Okpe has been using the term “OKPE NATION” for ages.

In his keynote address to the 3rd Edition of this convention held in September, 2007 in Maryland, MD., USA, titled “Tradition and Governance in Okpe Kingdom”, Orhue I, Orodje of Okpe had this to say among other assertions; “…the Okpe people are reputed to be the best organized ethnic nationality for administration and governance within its immediate geo-political area, second only to the Bini Kingdom…” The forefathers of the Okpe people have brought up their children as people of a distinct ethnic nationality. They have expressions that describe their immediate tribes or ethnic nationalities. Ijaw people are “Ihwo”; Itsekiris are “Irhobo”; Bini people are “Aka”; while Urhobo people are “Isieho”. When an Urhobo person speaks, the Okpe person describes him as speaking Isieho. This expression also describes the Urhobo person.

It is therefore regrettable that of recent, the propaganda is increasing to force it down the throat of the Okpe man that Okpe is Urhobo for all intents and purposes. Some highly placed personalities in Okpe are dancing along because of position and other personal benefits. But according to Dr. Igho Natufe40 “…the falsity of subsuming Okpe under Urhobo can break neither the spirit nor the national identity of the Okpe”. Dr. Charles Osume, the Executive Director of the Institute of Okpe Studies, Orerokpe, Delta State, in the concluding part of his book “The Okpe People”41 prayed: “…almighty God to deliver the Okpe from the hands of petty, selfish, and unprogressive leaders. May God deliver Okpe from the hands of oppressors and may He give the Okpe good leaders who are noble and who truly love the progress and advancement of the Okpe”. We all say Amen to this prayer.

A Word to Our Urhobo Brothers

The Okpes and Urhobos have accepted themselves as brothers for more than a century. The Okpes have been appreciative of the symbiotic relations between these two inseparable ethnic brothers. The first Urhobo and Okpe leaders of the golden era of the UPU and the OKPE UNION managed their affairs cordially. The Okpe Union advised Okpe nationals where they do not find an Okpe Union branch, to join UPU. But where there exists an Okpe Union branch, the Okpe Union branch cooperates with the UPU and joined UPU activities corporately and not as individual Okpe persons joining UPU. Gradually, however, some Urhobos who preferred a fusion or assimilation and not a union were not satisfied with the status quo. This influenced the gradual classification at federal and state levels of Okpe as Urhobo. Whereas, the Isokos fought this and won, the Okpes valued the brotherhood and therefore did not follow that step.

We call on all our Urhobo brothers to recognize that in the present circumstances of Delta State and Nigeria, to claim or support the purported position that Okpe is Urhobo does not even benefit Urhobo. It reduces the resources available to Urhobo and Okpe brothers. During zoning and sharing of slots, the Urhobo commonwealth which includes Okpe, loses out because both Urhobo and Okpe would have to share what gets to Urhobo. But if Okpe which is bigger than Isoko or Itsekiri gets its share as a separate ethnic nation, there would be more to share to the various 23 clans of Urhobo, while there will be some commensurate dividends to the 12 clans of Okpe Kingdom and nation. It is when there is justice and fairness that brothers can truly be brothers. According to Professor Obaro Ikime42, “the Isokos were just asking for recognition as a separate ethnicity or tribe. But the attitude of the Urhobos to obliterate the Isoko identity pushed them to the wall” (emphasis mine). There is a way the issue could have been handled with mutual respect and the three brother ethnic nations of Urhobo would continue to feel inseparable and thus work for a common political destiny. It is not still late. It requires a new approach. Maybe practical examples will make the benefit clearer. If federal and state slots come based on ethnic nationality, rather than for Okpe to share in the quantum of slots for Urhobo; it will have hers separately and the 23 Urhobo clans will have a better number to go round. Okpe will have its slots for her 12 clans or districts.

Many Urhobos and other peoples in Delta State and Nigeria obviously do not know the vastness of the Okpe nation. I repeat my earlier explanation to make it clearer. As Ughelli Township has both Ughelli and Ogor kingdoms; so also Sapele Township has both Sapele and Amukpe clans (now called Dukedoms). The Sapele Local Government Area has 5 dukedoms while Okpe Local Government has 7 dukedoms each headed by Ukaro-Orodjes (Dukes). As noted earlier, Mereje and Elume dukedoms or clans are each as large as some LGAs of Delta State today. Each of the Okpe clans, dukedoms or districts have several towns and villages. Many of them are bigger than most of the 23 clans or kingdoms of Urhobo. It is important for our Urhobo brothers to understand this.

The point I am trying to make above is that even if Urhobo even wins the battle of squeezing Okpe under herself, it will by so doing lose the war of development and political ascendancy. To succeed in dominating an ethnic nationality, does not mean success in getting them to act or vote in a particular direction. It is strategic partnership that ensures that. The following will therefore make the Okpe nation feel that sense of fraternity to continue to be part of the Urhobo socio political nation.



Support for the recognition of Okpe as a separate ethnic nationality within the Urhobo socio political union. This will enable Okpe people to retain their identity and the status which Isoko, Itsekiri, Ukuani and others have and thus be entitled to the allocation of resources per ethnic unit; while at the same time working with their Urhobo brothers for strategic partnership.
For Okpe to fully and comfortably participate in UPU activities, the UPU Constitution should recognize the twelve clans(now thirteen) of Okpe as cultural units for purpose of representation rather than the unsustainable one out of twenty four that some are peddling
Support for policies that will promote the growth and sustenance of the Okpe language. Thus, meetings of the Urhobo were Okpe is involved should involve interpreters since the two (2) languages are quite different. This also includes preparation for the use of the Okpe language for church service throughout Okpeland where practicable.
Justice and fairness to the Okpe people in the affairs of Urhobo political union should be ensured. For instance, the zoning or rotation of governorship and senatorial positions should be designed to reflect inclusiveness and brotherhood.
The youths of both ethnic nationalities that make up the socio political union should be assisted to live and act together as the closest peoples on earth. The National Association of Okpe Students for example which has continually complained of exclusion on the basis of non recognition as separate ethnic nationality students for processing bursary, scholarship and DESOPADEC empowerment should be allowed their proper status in the committee of students of different ethnic nationalities. Similarly, Okpe Youth Organizations should be recognized to access slots due to youths of other ethnic nationalities.
Thinking that a policy of assimilation, or fusion coupled with undue pressure, blackmail and offer of goodies or positions to those who would sell out their birthrights will make the Okpe man forego his identity, is wishful thinking. It will make Urhobo lose the war of true unity, development, and political ascendancy. Instead of brothers blackmailing or backbiting brothers, they should sit down to ask each other what they actually want. The bond becomes stronger thereby.

May God bless and protect the Orodje of Okpe. May God bless and protect us all. Amen!

Akpederin Kingsley Ehensiri Esq.

General Secretary, Okpe Union

26th May, 2017.



Okpe Kingdom: A Peep Into History, Culture, Politics
By UCHE OKWURUMGBE
Delta is one unique state that apart from its major five ethnic groups, have smaller dialects and cultures which are also in existence and have become a conglomeration of what we know today as Delta State.
The Urhobo ethnic group, one of the major groups has its own cluster towns and dialects which are a part of its identity today and today’s interest is in one of them, the Okpe People. Okpe people constitute the largest clan of the ethnic group of Delta State. Okpe land is geographically surrounded by five local governments, which are, Warri South, Uvwie, Ughelli North, Ethiope East and Ethiope West Local Governments. Emphasis on human and natural resources is one of the dominant traditions in Okpe culture: abundant food harvest, wives, children and money. There are traditions or dominant themes in Okpe historical culture. These include Okpe as land of opportunity for immigrant labour, particularly agricultural labour (palm produce and rubber). The culture places emphasis on individual self reliance as well as calls for individual courage and diligence for all who work hard.
Okpe people are blessed with expansive land, generously endowed in natural resources-agricultural and mineral resources, historically a land of economic and civil opportunity for all races. The foregoing description simply sets the stage for Okpe’s historic self –perception.
According to oral traditions Okpe people. The decent and migration of Okpe predecessors moved up to an unspecified location in the present Benin kingdom. According to authorities in Okpe history, The tradition claims that the Okpe people are descendants of ancient ruler in Ile-Ife, thus they, like the Binis and other Edo-speaking people came from Ile-Ife.
The Okpe people are said to have settled first settled own in a place called Okpe-Isoko (Okpesiri) in Isoko South Local Government Area. The man Okpe died and left behind four children namely: Orhue, Ororho, Evbreke and Esezi. They stayed for a while in Okpe –Isoko, but later migrated to the present Okpe land due to congestion or war.[/b]

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Danielhouston:
If you guys notice, I try to answer your questions extensively with even more information than you asked for. That is because I don’t want people to ask the same questions again and again or be confused by anything.

Pls it would help if you took time to read my comments, before asking a question that has already been answered, or that you can easily google. Now I sound like a German, I know but let’s help each other.

Is east Germany still lagging behind the west and are east Germans poorer. Do they still share sentiments among themselves Even minor one if at all
Plus I hear Turkish and Polish population in Germany are ridiculously high

Going through this thread and pictures, it's very evident and worse off painful that our Nigeria would never get to this stage Because Even gotten anything right here not even electricity as I type sef heat deey sammer person and to think that our politicians travel to all this places......


It is well

Danielhouston:
PS: I took all these photos with my phone and I own the copyright. Just incase any photo bloggers take the pictures to modify and post on their Instagram page without giving credit.

Watermark your pics

tunmiluabi:
Defending yourself does not even help. The strength to write this note is my willingness to see beyond myself, there might be need for more insight. I know love is not one directional neither is it "multi-directional", it’s usually in the eye of the one looking at you. Love has no other name but LOVE. I might not be perfect but imperfection can still be unlearned by truly appreciating the situation. There is absolutely no reason to hurt anyone. I would believe that I failed to see her expectations through her lens and she failed to notice my sincere affections towards her. I might not be happy with the way things turned out but the situation has not made me any angrier. But it’s normal to be unhappy and I know that when I don’t mind being unhappy – It won’t last and eventually all will be alright and I hold same for her. Although, with all honesty, I did not see this happening, but I would like to know what our “stupidity” and “failure” has caused us. This will help if we finally move on with our lives. Given the situation, I believe I tried my best, but was not good enough. I am inspired by opportunities life has offer. I will channel my rage, drain and pain for a renewed future without my current dilemma. I am sure it will end in PRAISE. Thank you... there might not be need to tell it all. Life is like WIND it either blows in your favour or against.. Its your choice to stay strong. For those who might not understand that its not a struggle between the MAN the WOMAN, the only existential threat couples face is LIFE itself. But if you haven't been bitten in the face by a bear before, you will not appreciate how bad it is to loose ones identity. But on a happy happier note, if my heart is broken a million times, I will still love again There are good women out there. Its just a matter of time. Telling your story to defend yourself is a waste of time... At the appointed time the truth will unleash itself but not through me.

Give yourself a second chance with a new lady

Sankabson:
Ya’Allah protect and guide my married. Provide me everything needed to be a Man and also to take good care of my family/life. Bless her business and hustles too.


Almighty Allah, I don’t want to experience divorce or challenges beyond my/our understanding in our marriage.

Oh Lord, Let the flame of love between me and my wife keep blowing and glowing till the end of time.

Ya’Allah, Fix all marriages that are going through a difficult and hard times.

May God Almighty answer all our prayers. Ameen.

Shut up you bloody hypocrite

Why do you have to turn his failures and regrets to your prayer point
Bloody bloody hypocrite

Carmit:
LMAO!
Slow down tiger.
An African can't just 'invent' a new English word bro.
I can't jump for joy over What isn't plausible.

If it was say an edo word rejigged then I'd be cool with it but not an English word.

There's nothing like 'south - South' bro.
This isn't some 'white over blacks' ish.

200 million plus Nigerians cannot relate to that

Carmit:
Actually there's nothing like a 'South - South' geographical term.
It's just a wrong term Nigerians got used to over the years.

It's just a case of the fourth largest ethnic group In Nigeria wanting a name for themselves too.

I feel very stupid when I say it.

But if Americans invents a new English word/terms, you type would jump for joy but when Africans do it, we should feel stupid and ashamed?

ImmaculateJOE:
Abia state may be poor in terms of infrastructure but economic wise, the state is more viable than 20 or more states..
Namely; SE..(Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo).. SW..(Ekiti, Osun).. NE..(Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe).. NW..(Jigawa, Kastina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara).. NC..(Kogi, Kwara, Nassarawa,)

What saved SS states from this my unbiased list is their oil..

Meanwhile states like Anambra, Rivers, Edo, Lagos, Ogun, Kano Kaduna are way above Abia state..

Ode
Igr of delta State is at least 6x more than Abia while Rivers State is waay more

gallivant:
The Capital

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I like the greenery and the mud about sorry round about

obaaderemi:
9000 to 90,000. Times 10.

Ghana outperforms them even with a smaller population

ThatFairGuy:
You must be an atheist

A stupid one

banjo022:
you are talking in the rubbish.. are we the most populated country in the world? are we more populated than USA, India, China, Russia?

Russia yes the rest no

Enyimbafc:
Wow a city greater than ibadan,akure,oshogbo,abeokuta and ado ekiti all put together.

Not necessary

Danielhouston:
Let’s talk about religion in Germany.

Germans are not religious. They observe all the Christian public holidays but they don’t believe in God. Some do but majority don’t. They mainly have Catholic and Protestant churches and the churches are also tourist locations. In fact, you can rent the church for your photoshoot or to shoot a rap music video and shake ya a$$.

They also pay church tax. People in Bavaria pay 8% of their income tax and the rest of Germany pay about 9%. Foreigners also pay it too but mostly people from EU countries. As soon as they’re registered in Germany, the registration form includes their religion and they pay accordingly. Whether they believe in God or not, they must run him his money.

Religious holidays are usually days to travel or chill at home. Best if it falls on a Thursday or Friday, they just travel for the weekend. Christmas in Germany is celebrated on 24th of December. Not 25th like the rest of the world. So don’t be surprised if people wish you Merry Christmas on 24th and stay quiet on 25th.

Most restaurants are usually not open on Christmas Day 24th, they open on 25th instead. Or they close early. So if your plan is to eat out, you may want to buy ingredients and cook at home. Christmas is usually boring as Germans travel to their families and people are mostly indoors. All you can enjoy are beautiful lights and trees.
It is also a season for prostitutes to make money. Because people get bored with their families and move away to have quick sex.

If a German family is inviting you for Christmas, be ready for some weirdness. Their eating style is different. They can make bread and cake with some Glühwein (Christmas wine), cookies, and some eat chicken and all. Foreigners who spent Christmas with their German boyfriend/girlfriend’s family, complained about being hungry. Better eat at home or go with your food.

Last year, my German friend did not go to his family for Christmas because his mother refused to cook. Their parents told them not to come, they didn’t feel like hosting anybody. The parents went to the “old people’s home” to eat Christmas food instead. Yes, they’re weird like that.

How about Islam in Germany? They are lot of Turkish and Arabian migrants

toltee4real:
I usually respect @op but this his thought or article weaken me, this is too bad.
Playing a religious card against the wheel of progress, competency, efficiency and good performance.
He never talk of those in the helm's of affairs in Kaduna State of not performing or Corrupt but instead he was only concern of their religion identity.
He also talked about leadership at Legislative arm, at Kaduna State House of Assembly been all of the same faith. Was that too an appointment made by the Governor? Where were the Christian population when they were voting in the house?
@Op, I am seriously disappointed in you with what is happening in your own state Rivers State, you can devote this time uselessly. Habah Tonye.........
How many Muslims were appointed into Rivers state Government leadership position? Abi no Muslims indigine in Rivers state?

Rivers State is a very poor example, how many percentage of Rivers indigenous people are Muslims? Can you name just one village not local government where Muslims make up to 2% of the population?

Happy birthday to the guy that changes beauty queens/Miss Nigeria(s) like bathroom slippers

leke12:
there is nothing like that, Yoruba is Yoruba.

Ok

Yoruba Muslim vs Yoruba Christians

Just30:
Kenya power did not make profit last year

They made a huge loss only comparable to SGR

The company is basically BANKRUPT

Pay no attention to that arm chair economist

Kazikazi:
Hohohoho
Pwahapwapwa Pwahapwapwa

Son,Ethiopian army have shot down a Kenyan plane.Six people are dead.Pliz update me on that!

It's not fair how y'all East Africans bully Kenyans

Afonja/Yoruba muslim vs Yoruba Christians....


Bye

R

xrayj:
U women don't get it!
Dora Akunyili status in the society doesn't make her a man. A male child is different from female. A man wanting a male child isn't necessarily after that male child becoming rich or big in the society tomorrow, but he just want a male child to fill that empty part of his life. U think men who are after male children don't know the likes of dora & ngozi? Forget what u people hear, every man feels that emptiness without a male child, every man wish for it! As a woman, u will never understand this. @op give him time, he will come over it.

If you want a male child then release your forking Y chromosome and stop blaming innocent female folks. You should be ashamed of yourself for not being man enough to produce a male child to carry on your name. It's obvious you don't have school cert

Only cross river has zero case

bustykasa:
this touched me cuz I have been in your shoes, I lent some money(400k) to my ex guy that I dated for 8yrs only to see his wedding pictures on Facebook, I nearly died that day. it's been 3 yrs now but I find it so hard to fall in love with any man again.

Hope you collected your money back because that is what is importanta