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jamesversion:


If the OP had listed the Igbo language and omitted Ikwerre then it makes sense but listing Igbo and Ikwerre as major languages spoken in Rivers isn't a true reflection of fact. The Igbo language on its own isn't a major language without say Ikwerre beside it.

But Ikwerre isn't the only Igboid language in Rivers state. Listing Ikwerre seperate from Igbo is probably because Ikwerre is the most anti Igbo igboid group out there. Never forget that we still have Etche, Omuma, Egbema, Ndoki and even Ndoni. These groups speak a variant of Igbo and would make Igbo a major ethnic group without Ikwerre. Apart from Ikwerre, the other major groups are Ogoni and all the variants of Ijaw (kalabar, okrika etc).

Igala is not a major language in Anambra. Only a few very small communities use Igala. And they're yet bilingual being able to speak Igbo too.


As for Enugu, Idoma is not spoken there. I only know of a single village in the whole of Enugu that speaks Igala.

omenka:
Even in your link (even though it's a source you people ALWAYS CONDEMN AS LAGOS IBADAN EXPRESS MEDIA), here is what was written:



They belong to Ebonyi and NOT Benue.

Stop forcing yourselves on Benue state!!

Where is their present location?

You tend to be too much emotional over this but you can't change anything, so live peacefully with it.

umuna:


You zip your mouth! it is ikwerre language and not igbo. it is only those biafrud that will be claiming what is not in other states. Stay in your land locked state please. it is pronouced oyingbo and not oyibo! get that into that your thick skull! you guys have rushed into these LGA to claim that they are Igbos.

Then how come your governors bear Igbo names? Its Oyigbo, not Oyingbo

zeromeridian:
Op please Lagos state speak lgbo and Yoruba. These are the major tribe in Lagos state.

Wonders shall never end

Una dey joke,,,,biko

Ufedolove:

Enugu Ezike speaks Igala. I don't know about Idoma

They don't speak Igala please.

jamesversion:
Since when did Igbo become major language in Rivers. A language spoken only in Oyigbo and Egbema clan in Onelga is now a major language. See misguided report.

If you know rivers very well and know what language means, you will know that Igbo is the largest indigenous spoken language in Rivers.
Igbo and it's dialects are spoken in
Portharcourt lga
Emouha lga
Opobo
Ikwerre lga
Onelga
Etche
Omuma
Obigbo
Omuma
Obio/Akpor
Bonny
Ahoada East lga

LegendHero:


Cc: Lastorstor

Your attention is needed here. He’s saying they still are a major language in Akwa Ibom. Only God knows who is right among you two.

Igbo is not a major indigenous language in Akwa Ibom but there are minority villages where Igbo is an indigenous language.

mrvitalis:

Oyibo speak what ,etche speak what , omoma speak what ...oga just close your mouth

Even ikwerre is a dialect of igbo ...u can't deny that ...no one is forcing u guys to us but the truth is the truth

It's obigbo not oyibo!

That changed it to make it sound less igbo!

Alot of areas name were changed

Example igirita became igwuruta

Umuola became rumuola etc

Depressed101:
rightly said at the bolded oga but there's igala in Anambra na

seems you don't understand English language.

umuna:


You zip your mouth! it is ikwerre language and not igbo. it is only those biafrud that will be claiming what is not in other states. Stay in your land locked state please. it is pronouced oyingbo and not oyibo! get that into that your thick skull! you guys have rushed into these LGA to claim that they are Igbos.

What does Chibuike Amaechi, Nyesom Wike, Elechi Amadi, Obi Wali, Dike etc mean in Ikwerre
You should know that these are native names of the aforementioned people.

kunleham:


Eegun is a variant of Yoruba language just like Ijebu or Ijesha.

no. egun is a language. yoruba s don't understand it.

flavnwokem:
Mr op, where you get this IGALA in Anambra state, abi are you from IGALA and wanted to do attach, please no place, area people or part speaks IGALA in Anambra state.

I am IGALA boy also from Anambra , you get me right?

AgonyOfHell:



Ikwerre is just one group in Rivers State, Ikwere is the single Biggest off all groups
The other Igbo/Igboid groups in Rivers Sate combined are bigger than the Ikwerre, so Igbos in Rivers is not all about Ikwerre.

That is not true

omenka:
Also have Igedes in Oprikwu, Anyadaha, and Igbakobo axis.

They are mostly immigrants from Oju LGA of Benue state and have occupied those places for over 200 years.

Folks dont know history around here.

He tried anyway. It's a meaningful post and we should encourage him.

kunleham:

Eegun is a variant of Yoruba language just like Ijebu or Ijesha.

Shut your trap! You don't have the slightest idea of what you're talking about.

Omenka just dey provoke.... ....the thing dey sweet myy Belle..

So igbos are indigenous to Benue state...wow..

Soon them go collect the position for Benue state..maybe speaker or sgf ..for a start..
Omenka go fight Dem..hhahahahHab..

Omenka boy...some things you can't change...hahahahahH

Igalas are home to Anambra..confirmed. but minorities...

Osagyefo98:



There is nothing like Igala in anambra state pls.

Your brother served there and u visited and automatically u hearing Igala..

pls stop spreading lies.


Nothing like Igala in anambra state.

Easy bro, Nzam is the headquarters of Anambra west and speaks Igala. That's why ABS sometimes broadcasts in Igala to carry them along but they are in extreme minority. Not sure they are up to 50,000 in population.

one thing folks here have to understand is that language don't have to be spoken by only natives to the world we are English speaking country Dey no say igbo, Yoruba or Hausa , language can b borrowed or added, I knew about the igalas in anambra jst about 2 or 3 yrs ago, for the benue igbo own I Hv met 2 guys that are igbos from benue, the igalas in anambra are bilingual so u won't notice at first, for the guys doubting weda this and that language is spoken here or there should understand people can b multilingual

murphyibiam15:

they're native umuezekonna(Ezza) people in Benue who are 100% Igbo that should have been in Ebonyi that were included in Benue..I think that's where the igbos in Benue come from, you can ..gracias

My dear, u are very correct about Umuezeokoha Ezza of Effium in Benue State as there are also Izzi people in Benue State. In fact, half of Izzi people of Ebonyi State are trapped in Benue and Cross River States.

Goodness001:

What does Chibuike Amaechi, Nyesom Wike, Elechi Amadi, Obi Wali, Dike etc mean in Ikwerre
You should know that these are native names of the aforementioned people.

I thought you will add Rotimi to amaechi's name? In Delta state, people from Itsekirri and Urhorobo bear Yoruba names. In Kogi and Edo states they bear Musa, Audu and Mohammed etc.

igbeke:
The languages of Edo are not complete without Okpella.
BTW, Etsako is not a language.

Lagos state speaks Yoruba and Egun (Badagry)

Really? So I have been wallowing in ignorance these past 50 plus years? What is it then? Or what do etsako people speak?

sassysure:
Why are people not happy igala is part of anambra state?
I knew igala is part of anambra since secondary school in igbo class.
Write only igbo as our language and u will get half mark.
Wicked mazi igbo

Only one person is saying there is no Igala in Anambra, that guy is from Kogi and he is Igbira, he is not from Anambra.

If you go through his post you will see that he hides under Igbo to attack Igala people and even Igbo people

AndikanEssien:
There is no language like Igbo in Akwa Ibom. Be careful pls

And if there are will you chase them away? Be careful too!

Which igbo is the major language in Akwa ibom...... Op Bawo? ....Shey O ya werey ni?? ......

Akwa ibom doesn't speak igbo.....




And also.... Calabar is the only state in Nigeria with the highest number of languages..... Is like tower of Babel felt there...... Infact every street in Calabar get dia own language.......

Blitz888:


You probably don't know that an igala man has made it to Anambra State House of Assembly. Anambra Broadcasting Service ABS cast news in Igala and run programs in igala. There's a recognized Igala sociocultural group in Awka.

Anam, Otuocha, Omor, Ayamelum have a sizeable Igala population..

Ask questions!

What is the man's name and when did that happen?

delpee:
Egun is the language spoken by the Badagry people of Lagos State.

Thanks, delpee. The Op tried but there are a lot of distortions and inaccuracies.
There are Gun people (mostly called Ègùn) in Lagos State and Ogun State. And where are the Jabas, Zango-Katafs, etc of Kaduna State?
I will advise all to sift the wheat from the chaff in this write-up. Peace.

kwyllancy:


My dear, u are very correct about Umuezeokoha Ezza of Effium in Benue State as there are also Izzi people in Benue State. In fact, half of Izzi people of Ebonyi State are trapped in Benue and Cross River States.

No deyy mind omenka...the guy so hate igbo..but gat no choice..cos soon..he will have an igbo governor..
Even if he want make he dibia..e no stop Dem..

AndikanEssien:
There is no language like Igbo in Akwa Ibom. Be careful pls

You dey mind Werey Op...... Small time dem go drag Akwa ibom put for eastern state....... Igbo ko egbo ni

Damfostopper:
Which igbo is the major language in Akwa ibom...... Op Bawo? ....Shey O ya werey ni?? ......

Akwa ibom doesn't speak igbo.....




And also.... Calabar is the only state in Nigeria with the highest number of languages..... Is like tower of Babel felt there...... Infact every street in Calabar get dia own language.......

Lols! Bro, have you been to Akoko in India State? You go fear languages oo

DarkJeddi:
There are Igala in Anambra,I've met several.

And

ABS broadcasts programs in Igala Language..

You don't need much explanation, am one.

BuhariAdvocate:
You’re a liar we are not speak Igbo or bearing Igbo name.

God... So you are from Edo State
ing Buhari

Thought you were from Daura ... Chai Nigeria is finished