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AlexBells:
Defending Ijaw lol, even Ijaw would be shaking their head in shame for you lol, Six kindred in six states lol, I no wan even drag Ijaw for this case, make dem no open fowl nyash lol,

Ewedunarian defending Ijaw lol isn't Karma wonderful, after pushing their son out of presidency just a while back lol

All Ijaw areas share perfect boundaries with each other igbos are not larger than Ijaw in population.
Truth be told.

AlexBells:
We are Omega lol, We no even too send politics but we go show say the most efficient Omega na Alpha-Omega.

Ikwerre is not even an established Ethnicity as they dont all agree to a particular ethnicity so Igbo and Benin will come together and conduct a Refendum for Ikwerre lol,

As for Ijaw, They only have one state Igbos have 7 state capitals lol. Between the Ijaws are not a subject of this discussion lol.

Ijaws are in six states and no Igbo state is homogeneous.

Ijaw occupy a space as large as Igbo land.

Igbos are 7th class citizens can never ever rule Nigeria.

Dbboy:
You must be stupid to refer to egbema in imo state as ijaws. Criminals come and take our remaining small land, we are watching you.

Dummy.

Tomek09:
E pain am. Ijaws are tiny inconsequential minority who should be confined to their useless poverty striken enclave. Shame on you fools who have oil yet dying wretched in penury. Idiots

Igbos are not larger than Ijaw in population.

7th class citizens that can never rule Nigeria.

Chimaraymond455:
Igbos are the most populated in Nigeria fellow by Hausa, forget about the Yoruba media propaganda,
In Nigeria states after the indigens of the land igbos are the next.

Go to Abuja
Kano
Kaduna
Kastina
Lagos,
Sokoto,
Portharcourt,
Akwaibom,
Jos
Benue,
Delta,
Calabar,
Ogun,
It,
After the indigens which other tribe dominate??
Of course Igbo,
So tell me how the Yorubas are more popular than the igbos?

So why can't all these Igbos vote Igbo man to rule Nigeria since democracy

They see all Southerners that are not Yorubas as Igbos.

Tomek09:
You have time to engage that Ijaw miscreant called Ditari. Ignore him so he should continue wallowing in ignorance. Even Onitsha population alone is bigger than tiny Ijaw. Bayelsa, their main State has more water bodies than dry land yet Ijaws are claiming population. Ibibio, Tiv, Igala, Idoma, Okun, Nupe, Kanuri, Efik etc are all bigger and larger than Ijaw and there's no way Ijaw should claim 4th largest tribe ahead of Ibibio unless Ibibios are fools who don't care about population and census.

Igbos are not larger than Ijaw in population.


Truth be told.

Tomek09:
Op lifted a flawed analysis from a random site without verification and pasted here. There's no way Yorubas will be larger in population than Igbo. It's not possible and if we're sincere to ourselves, it shouldn't be a subject of discussion. Every Nigerian knows this fact. Kano city or municipal alone houses more Igbo than Yoruba. In SouthWest, Igbos have appreciable or noticeable number in Lagos, Ibadan and Akure. These are verifiable data which Eze Ndigbo in these cities should have. I don't know why Op was trying to be mischievous with his copy and paste research. Sad

If Yorubas had Agitated for Oduduwa like Igbos have done for Biafra Nigeria would have ended.

00FFT00:
Just shut up.

You must not publicly display your shallowness.

You seek to promote your Ijaw by diminishing the great Ndigbo. There are better ways you could deploy in propagation of your ethnicity, and must not descend to "Yoruba tactics"

Tell us who the Ijaw is. What does he/she represent. What are your people's culture and customs.

Telk us the Gods you worship. We want to know your ancient history. Tell us about your prominent people and your national political systems if you have any. Do not leave out your national ethnic alliances and adversarial conquests.

Leave Ndigbo alone. You must not measure up with them, or down for that matter. They are more successful and more populated than the Yoruba you admit are greater than you.

Sell yours, and do not engage in Yoruba's "demarket them" mindset.

Igbo the 7th class citizens of Nigeria that can never rule Nigeria.

boyfrank:
Are the igbos limited to only the 5 Eastern state? Pls enlighten your self. Igbos are also indigenous to Kogi and Benue along side Delta, Rivers and Cross River.

Yorubas are in Kwara and Kogi too.
And Oyo alone big pass 5 South East States put together.

Moddam:
Why did Mc Oluomo chase Igbos away during gubernatorial election??

Because they see all other Southerners like Igbos.

Moddam:
Then why do they fear Igbos during elections in their backyard??

Because they see all other Southerners like Igbos.

PaChukwudi44:
Igbos have more population than Yorubas

Never!!

Tomek09:
Which other tribes are found in SouthEast?? Mumu man

Igala in Anambra

Idoma and Igala in Enugu

Acculturated Ndoki Ijaws in Abia

Acculturated Egbema Ijaws in IMO

Cross river tribes in Ebonyi.

Moddam:
If you calculate the votes of Igbos living in the South West and the ones living in the North, you will find out that Igbos have the highest Voters in Nigeria. This is a secret no one will tell you.

Igbos in other areas reffered to as Igbo's include Ijaws and other groups.

Igbos are not more than Yorubas.

DSC7:
It is Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba......


Argue with your ancestors...

Igbos that can't have Presidency if they are that big APC and PDP wouldnt have rejected them for Presidency
Year in year out.

Moddam:
I'm not talking about landmarks, I'm talking about population. Igbos in the South West region can give Yoruba a run for their money inn any election. Ask Mc Oluomo and Aregbeshola

Igbos are not more than Yoruba mind you all those people you call Igbo in South West so many are Ijaws and other Southern groups.

Moddam:
I'm not talking about landmarks, I'm talking about population. Igbos in the South West region can give Yoruba a run for their money inn any election. Ask Mc Oluomo and Aregbeshola

Its same thing.
Igbos are not more than Yoruba.

Truth be told, Igbos are not larger than Ijaw in population.

The areas Ijaws occupy in the Niger Delta is as big as Igbo land.

Ijaws were unjustly balkanized into six states when all Ijaw areas are together and share perfect boundaries with each other.

Ijaws were unjustly balkanized into Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States when Ijaws are not even scattered by God.

Moddam:
You are a liar, Igbos have more population than Yoruba. Irge

Oyo state alone is as big as the 5 South East States put together and Oyo is an homogeneous Yoruba state but no South East State is homogeneous.

Moddam:
You are a liar

Its not me.
Its same way all over the internet.

Its good for Nigerians to know the largest tribes.

I just searched this on the Internet and this was exactly how it is in all sites.


Nigeria has been referred to as "The Giant of Africa," due to the large population and distinct economic achievements in comparison to countries that surround this land. Nigeria is found in West Africa and borders Benin, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. Nigeria is a fascinating country; in the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, there are over 500 ethnic groups and over 500 languages spoken! Explore the eight largest ethnic groups in Nigeria below:

Hausa

The Hausa are the biggest ethnic group in Nigeria. With estimates of their population reaching 67 million, Hausa make up approximately 25% of the Nigerian population. The Hausa culture is homogenized, meaning, throughout Nigeria, the Hausa culture is extremely similar. Hausa are known for raising cattle and other stock, growing crops and trading. Hausa are also recognized for practicing Islam as their main religion. Being the largest ethnic group in Nigeria, Hausa have always been some of the main players in Nigerian politics since Nigeria was granted independence from Britain in 1960.


Yoruba

Individuals who designate themselves as Yoruba make up approximately 21% of the population of Nigeria, making them the second biggest ethnic group in the country. Yoruba are usually identified as Christian or Muslim, although a lot of Yoruba still uphold traditional aspects of their ancestors' religious practices and beliefs. This ethnic group upholds many cultural traditions, including music and culture festivals, traditional Yoruba art, and conventional architecture. The Yoruba culture has historically relied on large populations in a centralized location and an Oba (King).

Igbo

The Igbo people of Nigeria make up approximately 18% of the population. They have long been opposed to Sharia law in Nigeria, with most Igbo identifying as Christian. Igbo society, unlike the Hausa and Yoruba, is non-hierarchical and not reliant on a centralized society. The Igbo are an essential part of the oil trade in Nigeria's southeastern region. In 1967, Igbo fought with the Nigerian government to achieve independence. This was a two and a half year battle in which Igbo people were subjected to brutal conditions, many starving to death during this time. Since this war, Igbo have been reintegrated into Nigerian society; a lot Igbo still feel marginalized by the status quo in Nigeria.


Ijaw

The Ijaw live in the Niger River Delta area of Nigeria and constitute around 10% of the population of the country. The Ijaw have historically had tensions with the rest of the Nigerian population. The lands in which the Ijaw inhabit are extremely oil-rich. This is bittersweet for the Ijaw people, as oil exploration has subjected their land to ecological vulnerability. Mismanagement of these oil revenues has kept a substantial amount of the wealth from returning to the Ijaw community. Goodluck Jonathon, the Prime Minister of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 identifies as an Ijaw, and his election to the highest office in Nigeria was a proud moment for Ijaw people.

Kanuri

The Kanuri people are found in northeastern Nigeria. Their population is believed to be around 4% of Nigeria (approximately 4,000,000). The regions in which Kanuri live are largely impractical for outsiders to reach. Kanuri people are predominately Sunni Muslims. Boko Haram, an Islamist insurgent group in the North of Nigeria, are mostly of Kanuri descent. This group seeks to express many of the Kanuri grievances towards the Nigerian government. Although the Kanuri culture is rich with tradition, Boko Haram are using their lands as a base for operations, and innocent Kanuri people have been subjected to violence and Sharia law.


Fulani

Since the Fulani War (1804-1808), the Fulani people have been intertwined with the Hausa of Nigeria. This is largely due to intermarriage and Fulani living among the Hausa population. Fulani and Hausa together make up approximately 29% of the population of Nigeria. Fulani adopted Islam early, and a large section of the Fulani people are recognized as excellent Islamic clerics. Along with the Hausa, Fulani people have also been a dominant presence in the sphere of Nigerian politics since independence in 1960.

Ibibio

The Ibibio, mostly found in southeastern Nigeria, have a rich oral history passed down through generations. These people have lived in this part of Nigeria for several hundred years. This ethnic group numbers approximately 4.5 million which is equivalent to 3.5% of the population of Nigeria. Ibibio people in the region also inquired (with the British Crown) to become their own sovereign nation within Nigeria (pre-independence). Today, Ibibio predominantly identify themselves as Christian. Ibibio has an amazing artistic culture, most known for creating intricate wooden masks and carvings.


Tiv

The ethnic group known as Tiv are well known for their agricultural produce and the trading of this produce. This is one of the only sources of income for the group. The Tiv people all trace their ancestry back to an ancient individual also named Tiv, who had two sons. Some Tiv people identify as Christians, even less as Muslim. The traditional religion of Tiv, based on manipulations of forces by humans who have been entrusted by a creator God, remains strong within the Tiv populace. Tiv only make up 3.5% of the Nigerian population, making them one of the smaller ethnic groups within the country.

Other Ethnic Groups In Nigeria

The remaining ethnic groups in Nigeria make up 12% of the Nigerian population. These groups include Ebira, Edo, Gwari, Jukun, and Igala, to name a few. The middle belt of Nigeria is well known for its diversity, with many of these remaining groups living in this part of the country. Although Nigeria is rich in her diverse ethnicity, many of these groups mentioned above live segregated from others. Most ethnic groups in Nigeria have formed illegal vigilante or militia groups, protecting their interests from other groups within the country.


Largest Ethnic Groups In Nigeria

Rank Ethnic Group Share of Nigerian Population
1 Hausa 25.1%
2 Yoruba 21.0%
3 Igbo 18.0%
4 Ijaw 10.0%
5 Kanuri 4.0%
6 Fulani 3.9%
7 Ibibio 3.5%
8 Tiv 2.5%
* Other Groups 12%
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his Buhari that supported Fulani of Niger Republic in 1985 for UN Secretary General position against Onu of Nigeria thereby he voting for his tribe instead of country of which he was then Head of State.

Nothing good can come out from him.


Self Determination is the only thing that matters in Nigeria.

This Buhari that supported Fulani of Niger Republic in 1985 for UN Secretary General position against Onoh of Nigeria thereby he voting for his tribe instead of country of which he was then Head of State.

Nothing good can come out from him.


Self Determination is the only thing that matters in Nigeria.

Osibanjo already will not win.
Even he knows that.

Dhury:
or self destructions? From forced hustlers to sitting at home to beheaded and sliced unborn kid's mother's private part that's terrorist menh.

That one is different.
We Ijaws don't follow that parttern.

Amaechi that was disqualified.