History of the Itsekiri People, Part 1
Early Records of the Itsekiri People Professor Saburi Biobaku, the chairman of the Yoruba Historical Research in his book titled “Odu” volume 4 said “ The history of the WARRI…
Nanna descendants celebrate Nanna/Neville’s Day 2022
The Nanna family of Koko and the entire Koko community celebrated the Nanna/Neville’s Day 2022 celebration at Koko town, the headquarters of Warri North Local Government Area. Unlike the previous…
Ogiame Atuwatse III hosts the maiden Iwere Thanksgiving Day 2022
By David Yomi Tsola Okpaghoro Today, thousands of Itsekiri sons, daughters and visitors gathered at the Palace (AGHOFEN) of the Olu of Warri for the maiden Iwere Thanksgiving Day Service.…
Itsekiri People: The Life and Times of Rev. Aghogin Omatsola (1867 – 1969)
By Mercy Aninoritselaju Orikri Rev. Aghogin Omatsola was born in October of 1867 in Usele Community in Warri South Local Government area of Delta State. He was born into the…
Itsekiri Personality: Prince Ugbona Oritsemone
Prince Ugbona Oritsemone is an Itsekiri personality born in the 18th century. He is one of the sons of Prince Oritsemone Akengbuwa, the fourth son of Ogiame Akengbuwa, the 16th…
Brief History of Ajimele Community
By Saint Ifa Aja-Imele (Ajimele) is an Itsekiri community in the present Sapele Local Government Area. Other Itsekiri towns are Ugbekoko and Aja-Sagay in the south of Sapele. Sapele is…