«Already, we are talking with leaders
of ethnic nationalities and if at the end, we reach a conclusion, we will make it public.
They also demanded the immediate restructuring of the Presidential Amnesty Programme so as to meet the needs
of all ethnic nationalities in the region.
Not exact matches
I thought civil rights was about
ethnic equality, and respecting individual life regardless
of skin or
nationality.
What at a distance seemed to be a quasi-public edifice flying only the all - inclusive flag
of American
nationality turned out, on closer inspection, to be the clubhouse
of a particular
ethnic group — the white Anglo - Saxon Protestants, its operation shot through with the premises and expectations
of its parental ethnicity.8
As Isaac Berkson wrote over 50 years ago, «The
ethnic group is not a system
of ideas but a
nationality, a community
of persons; it is a living reality related, indeed, to thought, but still flesh and blood and desire and no mere pale abstraction.
Political entrepreneurs are beginning to exploit the rise
of ethnic consciousness in the U.S. Political ethnicity and conflict are certain to grow when government validates or legitimates racial, religious or
nationality quotas, proportional representation, community control, communalism or sectionalism.
Though race is sometimes correctly designated by basic biological types as Caucasian, Mongolian, or Negroid, in practice it is more often indicated by color, as black, white, red, yellow, or brown; or by
nationality, as Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Mexican; or by geographical origin, as Oriental, Asiatic, European, African; or by a combination
of ethnic, national, and geographical factors, as Nordic, Teutonic, Slavic, Latin American, French Canadian.
@cm Not withstanding the immediate cause
of a conflict, religion along with language, culture,
ethnic characteristics and
nationality often serve to delineate «us» from «them» and use the difference to dehumanise the enemy.
One hates to rely on stereotypes about
nationalities and
ethnic groups but the opinions that I heard expressed on the matter fell rather neatly along the lines
of the stereotypes
of the «emotionally stunted and repressed Brits» and the «fiery and passionate Latin Americans.»
Our admissions are open to all students regardless
of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
nationality, or
ethnic origin.
«The EU's advice is totally in agreement with our public position on the same issue, to the effect that the Buhari administration must refrain from massive deployment
of State violence and use
of dark side
of the laws
of the land as well as levying
of political, economic, social,
ethnic and cultural wars against members
of the Nigeria's Igbo and other Southern
nationalities.
Originally self - segregated into various areas with people
of their own
nationality, migration from the southern portion
of the camp has forced people
of different national,
ethnic and sectarian origins to intermingle.
But their sense
of superiority and their inability to unite as a single
ethnic nationality and speak and act with one voice is their greatest undoing.
I may go as far as to say that the Igbo man's individualistic and town level efforts are superior to those
of many other
ethnic nationalities.
WARRI — OPINION leaders and Ijaw
ethnic nationality groups in Delta State, yesterday, faulted the statement by the Commander
of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Major - General Alani Okunola, that community leaders would be held responsible for attacks on oil facilities by militants.
«Biafrans are naturally, law - abiding and peaceful people without the history
of conquest like any other major
ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.
A former Rivers State governor, Sir Celestine Omehia, has called on the people
of Ikwerre
ethnic nationality to remain politically vigilant to avoid slipping back into political oblivion.
The President
of Ogbakor Ikwerre, USA, Dr. Fortune Worlugbum, in his remarks, announced that the group would recognise former governor
of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, with an award
of «Friendship for Help» to lift the Ikwerre
ethnic nationality in politics.
He said contrary to what many people thought, Ikwerre people did not need to put their eggs in one basket, even as he urged them to belong to different political parties and promote the interest
of Ikwerre
ethnic nationality.
In a statement signed by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, it said «We the IPOB want to use this opportunity to thanked the Arewa Elders Forum, AEF, Arewa Youths and Arewa Consultative Forum for seeing sense in what IPOB has been saying about the need for a referendum to be conducted in Nigeria to decide the fate
of the component
ethnic nationalities criminally lumped together by the British in 1914.»
Speaking at the occasion, the lawmaker representing Ikwerre / Emohua Federal Constituency in the House
of Representatives, Elder Chidi Wihioka, said the people
of Ikwerre
ethnic nationality and Rivers East senatorial district in general will support the emergence
of an Ogoni as the next governor
of the state.
No one group,
Ethnic nationality or Political affiliation to dominate any area to get a true variety
of people with no dominance, therefore everyone is treated fairly by the Representative that is elected.
I recommend no more than 25 % cap
of any group,
ethnic nationality or Political affiliation where possible.
«Certain Nigerian leaders, having been blindfolded by corruption, assume the possibility
of using money in manipulating the national security agencies to intimidate, suppress and hold down certain
ethnic nationalities or playing one
ethnic nationality against the other with a view to undermining the constitution and perversely upturning the rule
of law.
It is part
of our nature to accommodate people from other
ethnic nationalities but now, our people can not go to their farms again because
of the fear
of the unknown.
If Pa Adebanjo was in bed with the man from Otuoke, it was not for his personal interest compared to the selfish, egoistic, scallywagish antics
of Bourdillon in supporting a disaster called Mohammadu Buhari that has driven the Yorùbá Nation into a murderous ditch along with other
ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.
The President described the entrepreneurship nature
of the Ndigbo as «unique;» noting that other
ethnic nationalities should embrace it to move the country forward.
«We declare and confirm that the ancient Okomu - Apoi is an autonomous kingdom,
of immemorial existence as part
of the Ijaw Niger Delta
ethnic nationality and not subject or subordinate to any other traditional authority including the Bini kingdom and its monarchy.
The President who stated this while addressing the people
of Ebonyi State and leaders
of the South East including traditional rulers at PA Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, said all
ethnic nationalities in the country must work together without compromising their cultural identities.
«The Ijaw
ethnic nationality in Ondo State, compared to Edo, enjoys local political independence having a local government
of our own; a permanent seat in the state House
of Assembly; a permanent representative in the state executive council; permanent secretaries in the state civil service among other positions at the state level,» the statement added.
According to Salis, whose position follows a recent quit notice order given to Igbos living in the North by a coalition
of Arewa youths, the agitation for secession by the Indigenous Peoples
of Biafra and other
ethnic nationalities in Nigeria will reduce drastically once equity and justice take precedent over
ethnic domination.
They appealed to the Niger Delta Avengers, the Indigenous People
of Biafra and other aggrieved
ethnic nationalities in the country to sheath their swords and allow government to work.
The President
of ACIPA, Luke Shehu, told journalists during a press conference in Jos that the demand became pertinent because Buhari was «nepotistic», while the «Nigerian
ethnic nationalities and particularly the Northern Christians are under siege.»
My wide research & study about the people
of Southern Nigeria, their culture & tradition, Amaechi's
ethnic nationality are not known for house servants / maids.
Governor Abiola Ajimobi
of Oyo State has called for unity among various
ethnic groups and
nationalities in the country.
This certainly makes it a win - win situation for the influential
ethnic nationality, which, together with the Hausa, has enjoyed a primacy
of place in the nation's hegemonic configuration since independence in 1960.
The member representing Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo - Agege, has condemned the inclusion
of Urhobo
ethnic nationality as part
of Biafra, noting that such an action is a blunt disrespect to the Urhobo Nation.
Recounting how her husband was humiliated before he was arrested, she called on the people
of the Ijaw
ethnic nationality to shun acts that might cause them to betray their leaders.
«It is a truly international research community, embracing all
nationalities, all faiths, and all
ethnic groups,» says Andre Wan
of BMRC.
Sometimes people
of different
nationalities clash in the negotiation process, and in no employment sector do we have such cultural and
ethnic diversity as the sciences.
One great aspect
of dating in Leeds is the city's rich and diverse
ethnic community, which blends a bounty
of places to eat from all
nationalities.
It's clear that the cultures
of the world are already beginning to intermingle, and, for many reasons, it seems likely that the world
of the future will be one where different
nationalities and
ethnic groups are closely connected.
Historically, the most numerous
of foreign born
nationalities are
ethnic Germans from Germany and other Scandinavians from Denmark and Norway.
An
ethnic group or ethnicity is a population group whose members identify with each other on the basis
of common
nationality or shared cultural traditions.
ycwnigeria.org Human rights are «basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless
of nationality, sex, national or
ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status.
They would be surrounded by 3,000
of the city's brightest students, representing more than 50 different
nationalities and
ethnic groups.
Prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll regardless
of race, color,
nationality or
ethnic origin, religion, sex, social or economic status or special needs.
Vouchers as well as charters are two means by which they can more easily serve students from a range
of social classes,
nationalities, and
ethnic backgrounds.
Other factors like
nationalities also need to be taken into consideration as some
ethnic groups have a tradition
of either pinning money on the bride or placing monies in an envelope as a wedding gift so the couple may spend it on building a new home or on the honeymoon.
With over 30 million citizens
of Han
nationality and 49 other
ethnic minorities, Chongqing is a hub
of cultural diversity and is the birthplace
of the Bayu culture, a special
ethnic culture found along the upstream
of the Yangtze River.