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The Fulbe (or Fulani as they are known in Nigeria) originated from teh Senegal-Gambia region. The began migrating across the countinent as early as the 11th century. Today, they number about 60 million throughout the countries of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Cameroon. Their migrations established them as key figures in trade and local governance, integrating them with …
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The Onwu Committee Convenes To Unify The Modern Igbo Alphabet
The 11 members of the Onwu Committee convened in Enugu to help formalize Igbo orthography (writing). Their report "The Official Igbo Orthography," provided guidelines on how words should be spelled and how diacritics used. This helped form a united Igbo identity.
View HistoryEbonyi State
Ebonyi State is an important cultural hub in Igboland, known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice and yam cultivation, which are staples in Igbo society.
The state is home to significant Igbo towns such as Abakaliki, which has historically been a center for …
ndị o bula na-akpara nku nọ n’ụlọ be ha, o na-eghere ha nri
whoever cuts firewood around their own compound, will not lack food
people who work diligently within their own space, community, or means will be sustained
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