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Igbos: Origin and Tradition

Even though not much was known of the Igbos speaking people, before the advent of Europeans into the west coast of Africa, history has revealed that they migrated into their present location hundreds of years ago, it has been suggested that they migrated with the Ibibio but soon became the dominant tribe in Eastern Nigeria, […]

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Ebira: Traditions and origin

TRADITIONS OF ORIGIN: According to oral tradition, Ebira origin can be traced to WUKARI which was part of Kwararafa confederacy In 1680AD. The Ebira migrated from Wukari due to chieftaincy dispute, they were together with the Igala for about 300 years before they parted ways, the father of the Ebira Tao was itaazi who had […]

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Idoma people and Origin

The origin of Idoma can be traced to Apa capital of Kwararafa confederacy, the Idoma people, according to history migrated from Apa along with Igala, Ebira, and other people, this was necessary because of wars and insecurity in the kingdom, it eventually established itself in the present location at about 18th century according to history, […]

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Tiv people: Traditions and origin

According to history, their ancestor was a man named TIV. He had sons called ICHONGO and IPUSU. All TIVS were descendants of either of these two sons of the man TIV. A similar version said TAKURUKU was the founding father of Tiv, Takuru had two sons,Ichongoa and Ipusu . Ichongoa had seven two sons which […]

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Non-Centralized States

The following are some of the characteristics of non-centralized states in pre-colonial era in Nigeria [1] different governing units existed in the states; There were different bodies that helped in the administration of these states,each state had its peculiar governing structure. [2]Age grade systems were used in most of the state; This was very common […]

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Non Centralized States In Precolonial Nigeria – Meaning And Characteristics Of Non Centralized States

MEANING OF A NON CENTRALISED STATE; A non-centralised stateis the one in which political power is distributed among various units of government ,power is not concentrated at the centre,In this form of government,small governing authorities or bodies exist to share power in governance,it is also known as decentralized state.The igbo society was a typical example […]

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JSS2 First Term History scheme of work

HISTORY SCHEME OF WORK JSS TWO FIRST   TERM WEEKS TOPICS CONTENT   POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIA   1-10  Non- centralized states in pre-colonial Nigeria 1. Meaning of Non- centralized states   2. Characteristics of Non- centralized states   3. Examples of Non- centralized states in non-colonial         Nigeira. TivIdomaIgboUrhoboIjo (Ijaw)Oro (ORON)IbibioAnang         11-12 […]

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The Study Of Colours (Color Application)

SUB-TOPICS Uses of Colours. Psychological Meaning of Colours. Mixing of colours. Colour wheel design. USES OF COLOURS It can be used to make a statement, create an atmosphere etc. Colour is used to create interior designs on walls. Colour is used to create an atmosphere. Colour is used to call forth a response. Colour expresses […]

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History Of Music

SUB-TOPICS Origin of Music. Meaning of Sound. Characteristics of Sound. Meaning of Rhythm and Intervals. ORIGIN OF MUSIC Music emerged from the following sources namely- HAMMER AND ANVIL: Sound is observed when a blacksmith uses hammer and anvil to beat hot metal into a desired shape. BIRD SOUND: A variety of sounds is observed among […]

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Voice Training

SUB-TOPICS Definition of Voice. Classification of Voice into Parts. Explanation of the Voice Range. VOICE Voice is the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures , especially human beings in terms of speaking, shouting ,singing etc. VOICE CLASSIFICATION: The human voice is classified into four parts when singing songs or a composed […]