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So I& #39;m from Warri..Born, bred&raised.. Warri is arguably one of the most popular cities in Nigeria&Africa.Everybody wanna associate wit us cos of jolly-gud nature&our pure pidgin English.But not everybody knows Warri so I& #39;ll be doing a thread on Warri.Join d convo #InsideWarri
Warri is home to an estimated 313,000 people. And houses the the 4 major tribes of Delta State: Urhobo /Ijaw/Itsekiri/Delta Ibos.
What alot of people don& #39;t know is that Warri is a kingdom under the Itsekiri people.I& #39;ll be doing a thread later on d tribes #InsideWarri
What alot of people don& #39;t know is that Warri is a kingdom under the Itsekiri people.I& #39;ll be doing a thread later on d tribes #InsideWarri
Warri was a former Central province capital under the Southern protectorate of the British empire.And the Warri seaport became the 2nd sea port in Nigeria after the Burutu/Forcados sea ports.I bet a lot of you never knew this... #InsideWarri
Warri is infact home to the Itsekiri kingdom with its capital at Ode-Itsekiri or big Warri.
Warri is home to 3 major Local govt areas:Uvwie/Warri South and Warri South-West and also made up of smaller major towns which I& #39;ll mention below
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Warri is home to 3 major Local govt areas:Uvwie/Warri South and Warri South-West and also made up of smaller major towns which I& #39;ll mention below
Warri which is the major is home to
Okere-Okumagba-Eboh-Sam Warri-Ekurede-Urhobo-Ekurede-Itsekiri-Enerhen-Agbasa-Frank Allemen-
Effurun(Uvwie)
Jakpa-Ekpan-PTI Road-Ugbomoro-Ugbolokposo-Jeddo-Airport Road-NigerCat #InsideWarri
Okere-Okumagba-Eboh-Sam Warri-Ekurede-Urhobo-Ekurede-Itsekiri-Enerhen-Agbasa-Frank Allemen-
Effurun(Uvwie)
Jakpa-Ekpan-PTI Road-Ugbomoro-Ugbolokposo-Jeddo-Airport Road-NigerCat #InsideWarri
Warri is also made up of satellite towns who share boundaries with her:
Udu
Aladja
Orhuwonrun
Osubi
Okuokoko
Agbarho
Iffie
#InsideWarri
Udu
Aladja
Orhuwonrun
Osubi
Okuokoko
Agbarho
Iffie
#InsideWarri
Warri is home to the most beautiful, industrious and hardworking people found anywhere in Nigeria. No wonder 85% of the Nigerian entertainment industry is made up of Warri artists some of the most prominent who are Warri bred/born includes:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">
@Omawumi @erigganewmoney @JohnNetworQ @AYCOMEDIAN @ALIBABAGCFR Nneka,RMD..... The list goes on and on and all of these people have been representing us very well
Unknown to many, Warri is actually home to really amazing resort and tourism sites:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">
Nana living museum
Red mangrove swamp
Falcorp park and zoo
Abraka and Obiaruku beaches
Bikebi resort
Genesis cinema
Delta Mall which by d way is the 2nd most occupied mall in Nigeria
Nana living museum
Red mangrove swamp
Falcorp park and zoo
Abraka and Obiaruku beaches
Bikebi resort
Genesis cinema
Delta Mall which by d way is the 2nd most occupied mall in Nigeria
Tech Hub:
The Warri tech enthusiasts spearheaded by @okoropaul founded the WarriTechHub which has been coding a girl child from age 15 and below all for free.The tech hub is steadily growing and becoming a force to reckon with.Check out their next eventhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">
The Warri tech enthusiasts spearheaded by @okoropaul founded the WarriTechHub which has been coding a girl child from age 15 and below all for free.The tech hub is steadily growing and becoming a force to reckon with.Check out their next event
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SLANGS:
Warri is mother to many of the viral slangs being used across Nigeria 2day
Asobe(Apes Obey)
Fear Fear
Komkpi
Mugu/Mumu
Ofrukpe(bad pple)
Okporkpoise(witch)
Chairmo
Senior man
I hail oh
Clear road
Barnie(girlfriend)
kpako(grins in my name)
etc #InsideWarri
Warri is mother to many of the viral slangs being used across Nigeria 2day
Asobe(Apes Obey)
Fear Fear
Komkpi
Mugu/Mumu
Ofrukpe(bad pple)
Okporkpoise(witch)
Chairmo
Senior man
I hail oh
Clear road
Barnie(girlfriend)
kpako(grins in my name)
etc #InsideWarri
SCHOOLS
Warri is home to the two only oil and gas tertiary institutions both in Nigeria and in West Africa
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources(FUPRE)
Petroleum Training Institute which trained @JohnNetworQ and popular Yoruba lyricist Seriki.
Warri is home to the two only oil and gas tertiary institutions both in Nigeria and in West Africa
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources(FUPRE)
Petroleum Training Institute which trained @JohnNetworQ and popular Yoruba lyricist Seriki.
HOSPITALS:
home to some of the best and high tech hospitals and clinics in Nigeria
Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara
Capitol Hill
WestEnd Hospital
Lily Hospital
Mount Horeb Nephrology Hospital
Sage Clinics
Vicah Hospital
home to some of the best and high tech hospitals and clinics in Nigeria
Delta State University Teaching Hospital Oghara
Capitol Hill
WestEnd Hospital
Lily Hospital
Mount Horeb Nephrology Hospital
Sage Clinics
Vicah Hospital
HOTELS
Warri is home to some of the finest and expensive hotels in Nigeria
Bon Delta Hotel
Signateous Suites
Bridge View Hotel
Casa De Pedro
Wellington Hotels
JD Courtyard
Osubi Airport Hotels
Lawfab Hotels
Warri is home to some of the finest and expensive hotels in Nigeria
Bon Delta Hotel
Signateous Suites
Bridge View Hotel
Casa De Pedro
Wellington Hotels
JD Courtyard
Osubi Airport Hotels
Lawfab Hotels
Facts
It may also intrest u to know that the following persons are Warri bred
Ola Rotimi
Tony Elumelu(HEIRS holdings)
Francis Odega
Blessing Okagbare
Jay Jay Okocha
Efe Ambrose
Godwin Emiefele(CBN governor)
JP Clark
Bovi
Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala
Sunday Oliseh
It may also intrest u to know that the following persons are Warri bred
Ola Rotimi
Tony Elumelu(HEIRS holdings)
Francis Odega
Blessing Okagbare
Jay Jay Okocha
Efe Ambrose
Godwin Emiefele(CBN governor)
JP Clark
Bovi
Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala
Sunday Oliseh
Tv/Radio Stations
Warri is home to the best of TV and radio stations and some of the best OAPs u can find anywhere @jockfreshprince @iam_brubru @bigboldjenny @crownfm89 @Kpoko1005FM https://legit9ja.com/ ">https://legit9ja.com/">...
Warri is home to the best of TV and radio stations and some of the best OAPs u can find anywhere @jockfreshprince @iam_brubru @bigboldjenny @crownfm89 @Kpoko1005FM https://legit9ja.com/ ">https://legit9ja.com/">...
Food
When it comes to food and delicacies, we beat the very best
Owoh and starch
Banga and starch
Fisherman soup
Egusi peppersoup
Edible worm
Pork meat
Kpokpogarri
Bolé and fish
BBQ fish
Peppersoup
Ogwesha
Kwaka
#InsideWarri
When it comes to food and delicacies, we beat the very best
Owoh and starch
Banga and starch
Fisherman soup
Egusi peppersoup
Edible worm
Pork meat
Kpokpogarri
Bolé and fish
BBQ fish
Peppersoup
Ogwesha
Kwaka
#InsideWarri
CHURCHES:
Flock of Christ Mission
Rainbow Christian Assembly
Word of Life Bible Church (Papa Ayo Oritsejafor)
Gods Grace Ministry owned by the Bishop of the whole world, the demon destroyer, Osu akpeje, Jesus holiness St DKG Miyerinjesu
Flock of Christ Mission
Rainbow Christian Assembly
Word of Life Bible Church (Papa Ayo Oritsejafor)
Gods Grace Ministry owned by the Bishop of the whole world, the demon destroyer, Osu akpeje, Jesus holiness St DKG Miyerinjesu
MARKETS
Markets:
Igbudu market.
McIver market.
Effurun market.
Ogbe-ijoh market.
San-san market.
Main market.
#InsideWarri
Markets:
Igbudu market.
McIver market.
Effurun market.
Ogbe-ijoh market.
San-san market.
Main market.
#InsideWarri
Places in Warri and what they are known for:
Enerhen junction: 2nd phones, laptop, Game consoles.
Hausa Quarter: Bureau De change.
Main market: Traditional wears (laces, wrapper, beads) jewelry.
Enerhen junction: 2nd phones, laptop, Game consoles.
Hausa Quarter: Bureau De change.
Main market: Traditional wears (laces, wrapper, beads) jewelry.
Makaiver market: every Monday na gbo-gbo(bend down select) best place to buy 2nd jersey(original one).
Igbo market: Everything about clothing and designers.
Igbudu market: Provision, cosmetics, food stuff and popularly known as the hub for gbo gbo, but mainly on Saturday morning.
Igbo market: Everything about clothing and designers.
Igbudu market: Provision, cosmetics, food stuff and popularly known as the hub for gbo gbo, but mainly on Saturday morning.
FEASTS/CELEBRATIONS
Warri has different festival but the most common one is the Aso-ure(Agbasa feast) if you no carry jazz for body shift commot road make them no go remove your hand with cutlass oh.
Okere festival also.
Warri has different festival but the most common one is the Aso-ure(Agbasa feast) if you no carry jazz for body shift commot road make them no go remove your hand with cutlass oh.
Okere festival also.
Other Popular Places
Okere market is also popular.
Estate: where you get fairly used electronics like TV, DVD, etc
Plaza(Deco road): where you get all accessories and repairs ranging from phones,games,laptops. Etc.
Okere market is also popular.
Estate: where you get fairly used electronics like TV, DVD, etc
Plaza(Deco road): where you get all accessories and repairs ranging from phones,games,laptops. Etc.
If you& #39;re here don& #39;t forget I& #39;m your plug for everything Warri... I can tell you the quickest route outta traffic, the best restaurant/lounge to visit.Address and location of businesses in Warri&every other info you need about the city... And I follow 4 a follow back Pls RT https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands" aria-label="Emoji: Folded hands">
