Images of Ebiraland

ORIGIN OF THE EBIRAS An elder beats the Agidibo to salute the spirits (Photo by EbiraView) Ebira Tao is the largest of the several Ebira groups found in about 8 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT). The other sister groups are Egbura Koto and Ebira Mozum (Kogi state), Ebira Panda, Ebira Oje/Toto (Nassarawa state), Ebira Etuno (Edo state), Ebira Agatu (Benue state) Ebira Oloko (Ondo/Oyo/Osun states). Written records about the origin of the Ebira people were those compiled from palace sources by the British colonial administrators in early 20th century. The Ebira, through oral tradition, trace their descent to Wukari (in the present Taraba state) where they were a constituent part of the Kwararafa confederation. In about 1680 AD, they (along with the Idoma and Igala) migrated out of Wukari a chieftaincy dispute. The Ebira later split into various groups and settled in different locations between 1680 and 1750 AD. The Eb

ENERAMO Specualtions have continued to trail the return of Mike Eneramo to Esperence following a long drag by the duo. The 24-year-old Nigeria international is currently back home on holidays and over the festive period graced the wedding of his older brother in Okene, Kogi State. Meanwhile, the Tunisian champions Esperance have signed Mali international striker Dramane Traore on a two and half years contract. The former Lokomotiv Moscow striker arrived Tunis Friday to hold transfer talks with Esperance. It is widely believed that Traore will be a direct replacement for Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo, who is likely to leave the Tunis side this winter. Traore is staging a second coming to Tunisia having featured for another Tunis-based side Club Africain between 2004 and 2006. Source: TheNation Newspaper

As Year 2010 ends, if I was asked: how did Anebira mark the period, I'll say that I witnessed: - Influx of people into Ebiraland, like never before - Unbearable traffic on highways and feeder roads across the community, like never before - Social functions with huge turnouts everyday, every hour, everywhere..like never before - Hotels and guests houses filled up; guests squatting or vacating rooms for friends and visitors - Long queues that stretched beyond bank premises to the roads - Exhausted ATMs; visitors resorting to tight budget or borrowing from friends to keep up with expenses - Colourful outings of people irrespective of occasion headed or religious affiliation - Round the clock traffic control by men of the FRSC, Civil Defense corps and the police force, like never before - Joy, merry making and prayers for a more peaceful and eventful season's celebration in years to come as Anebira marked one of the most memorable festive celebration ever. Plus, I took

By Ismail M. Kabir The Couple of Year 2010 Like a send-off get-together for the year 2010, the premises of the prestigious Dabras Hotel turned a carnival ground for the numerous guests that turned up at the wedding reception of the duo of Alhaji Ahmed Umar and Sefiya Ozigis. The ceremony began with the wedding fatiha conducted  by the  chief Imam of Ebiraland, Alhaji Musa Galadima at the GRA,Okene in conjuction with Sheikh Luqman Musa Galadima. The couple were adivsed to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of their mentor and big brother, Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar who has, in his humane nature, brought smiles and renewed hope to thousands of less privileged and orphans across Ebira communities and beyond. Few hours after the Fatiha, guests began arriving in glamorous appearances that symbolised class and pomp. The highpoint of the event was the royal arrival of the father of the day, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM (Dr.) Ado Ibrahim who was received with a standing ovation. The Ohin

A cross section of Ebira elders at the event Ebira day 2010 was a well packed event featuring people from all walks of life. This year's event was used to not showcase the art and culture of Ebira people but to also turban various personalities of both Ebira and non-Ebira origins as a recognition of of their positive contribution to the development of Ebira communities home and abroad and for impacting the lives of ordinary people in the society. The colourful event held at the amusement park beside the Dabras hotel, Inoziomi witnessed a mamoth crowd that symbolised peace, harmony and collectiveness that have become the new order in Ebiraland in recent times. The rich culture of Ebira was in display by both indigenes and visitors alike at the epoch making event that brought traffic across the town to a standstill. Present at the occassion were political office holders/aspirants, elder statesmen, business tycoons, traditional/religious leaders, artisans, artistes