Delta State Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Colonel Joseph “Hannibal” Achuzie remains one of the most notable military figures associated with the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). Known for his bravery, controversial command style, and unwavering dedication to…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Traditional fishing and river practices in western Igbo areas

Idu Mantu, an Aro-Igbo court messenger, often referred to as a ‘boy,’ from the Inokun (Aro) settlements in Ibibio land, is pictured here beside a fishing basket in Edidep-Usuk. Photo:…

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Feb 2026

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The decline of traditional Igbo linen (Akwa Ọcha) weaving

The cultural identity of the Anioma people the Western Igbo of present-day Delta State is inextricably woven into the threads of a pristine, white hand-loomed textile known as Akwa Ọcha.…

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Feb 2026

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Itsekiri Marriage Rites: The Cultural Significance of the “Omi-Eghare” (Payment of Dowry)

A traditional Itsekiri marriage ceremony showing a couple dressed in cultural attire representative of the customary wedding context in which Omi-Eghare (dowry payment) takes place. Photo credit: Stanleyatigbin via Wikimedia…

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Jan 2026

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores

The Migration of Prince Ginuwa: The 15th-century Exodus from the Benin Kingdom and the Founding of the Warri Kingdom

A historic map illustrating the location and territorial extent of the Warri (Iwere) Kingdom not long after its founding is useful for contextualizing the migration and settlement patterns following Ginuwa’s…

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Jan 2026

Historical Studies Uncategorized ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ijala-Ikeren: The Sacred Burial Ground of the Olus and Its Historical Significance

An old map of the Warri region, helping visualise the geographic area around Ijala-Ikeren and the royal cemetery. Photo credit;1743 map of west africa by johann matthias hase cropped Ijala-Ikeren, often…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Ijaw in the Diaspora: Maintaining Identity in a Globalized World

Ijaw Convention in US: Gov. Diri calls for stronger unity, preservation of Ijaw culture. Photo credit;bayelsawatch.com Global migration has reshaped the cultural landscapes of communities across the world, including the Ijaw…

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Dec 2025

Biography

Demas Nwoko and the Evolution of Nigerian Architecture

The artist-designer Demas Nwoko, now the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2023 at the Biennale Architettura. Photo credit; Wallpaper. Demas Nwoko stands as one of Nigeria’s most innovative…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Western Ijaw: Politics and Culture in the Central and Western Delta

Photo credit: NaijaDetails The Ijaw people form one of the oldest and most widely dispersed ethnic groups in the Niger Delta. While much scholarly attention has focused on the Eastern Ijaw…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Ancient Roots of the Delta: Theories on Ijaw Migration and Origins

The Ijaw (Ijaw/Ijo) people are among the oldest and most culturally influential ethnic groups in the Niger Delta, occupying riverine and coastal territories across present-day Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom,…

Tag: Delta State

Colonel Joseph Achuzie – Life and Legacy

Traditional fishing and river practices in western Igbo areas

The decline of traditional Igbo linen (Akwa Ọcha) weaving

The Migration of Prince Ginuwa: The 15th-century Exodus from the Benin Kingdom and the Founding of the Warri Kingdom

Ijala-Ikeren: The Sacred Burial Ground of the Olus and Its Historical Significance

Ijaw in the Diaspora: Maintaining Identity in a Globalized World

Demas Nwoko and the Evolution of Nigerian Architecture

The Western Ijaw: Politics and Culture in the Central and Western Delta

The Ancient Roots of the Delta: Theories on Ijaw Migration and Origins