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The Osu caste system is a traditional practice in Igboland, characterized by social segregation and restrictions on interaction and marriage with a group of individuals known as Osu (Igbo: outcast). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Osu individuals historically were marginalized by the Igbo deities ( Alusi ), and as a result, they are often perceived as inferior ...
Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state-owned university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.The university was founded on 7 July 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on 29 May 2001, in honour of Olabisi Onabanjo, whose efforts as the then civilian governor of Ogun State gave birth to the university.
The Osu caste system in Nigeria and southern Cameroon of the Igbo people can be traced back to Odinani, the traditional Igbo religion. [103] It is the belief of many Igbo traditionalists that the Osus are people historically owned by deities, and are therefore considered to be a 'living sacrifice', an outcast, untouchable and sub-human (similar ...
The construction of the express road, which passed through the town and opened up Osu to heavy traffic, contributed immensely in giving these women visibility. Travelers going to Ekiti, Ondo, both Northern and Eastern parts of Nigeria, now pass through Osu, Gold from Ilesha is mined around the territories of Osu town. These territories are part ...
Class System: Within each War-Canoe house, there are four classes for men and three for women. Classes are referred to as 'Mumbu'. Classes are referred to as 'Mumbu'. Male members of the War-Canoe house apart from the Chief and the King (Amayanabo) are classed into 'Opu Mumbu' (first class), 'Ogbobiri Mumbu' (second Class), 'Kala Mumbu' (third ...
Western Delta University admits students via JAMB UTME and Direct Entry into various courses. Requirements for admission into Western Delta University are GCE O/Level, SSCE, NECO or NABTEB credit level passes in at least five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and one relevant science or social science subject obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
In Stillwater, home to Oklahoma State University, the median rent this month is $1,300 for all bedrooms and property types, according to Zillow. That's a $50 increase from August 2023.
The school was established in 1956 in one of the Old Basel Missionary buildings at the foot of Kuku Hill of Osu. The school was established to offer presbyterian day secondary education to children in Osu whose parents could not afford the boarding fees at at Presbyterian Boys Senior Secondary school and to have a secondary school at Osu, in compensation for lack of a boarding school.