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  *IMPORTANT NOTICE:* The Minorities of Nigeria Seeking Federal Appointments are Being Marginalized . --- * Who Are the Itsekiri?* Itsekiri traditional dress is a captivating blend of elegance, history, and artistry. Women’s attire centers on striking wrappers, decorative blouses, and headgear, all enhanced by coral beads and refined accessories. Men convey royalty and grace through their kemeje shirts, richly wrapped George cloth, and the iconic feathered hats . The Itsekiri are a Yoruboid ethnic group primarily located in Delta State, Nigeria, particularly across Warri South, Warri North, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas. They also have communities in Edo and Ondo States, and in cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Benin City, as well as diasporic populations in the UK, US, and Canada. --- History & Origins The Itsekiri’s founding ancestor, Ginuwa, is believed to have been a prince from the Benin Kingdom, establishing the Kingdom of Warri (also known as Iwe...

INTRODUCTION : Where Amen Meets Algebra  By: Dr. Emmanuel Eyitemi Binitie  If you have ever schooled in Oyo State, you know that the line between faith and education is often thinner than the margin on a WAEC answer sheet. In some schools, the morning assembly starts with both “Good morning sir!” and “Hallelujah somebody!”—a perfect reminder that in Oyo, prayers and pencils walk hand in hand. As the Yoruba say, “Ẹ̀kọ́ là ń kọ́, ẹ̀kọ́ kì í tan ní ọjọ́ kan” — “Education is a lifelong process; you never finish learning.” This blog post takes us on a journey to see how faith and education shape the heartbeat of Oyo communities. --- A Brief Walk Through History The story of education in Oyo cannot be told without mentioning religion. Missionaries, both Christian and Muslim, played huge roles in establishing schools that gave people access to formal learning. Churches built classrooms, mosques encouraged literacy through Qur’anic studies, and communities rallied around these institu...