Agbor, also known as Agbor Boji Boji, is a town in Delta state

Delta State

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, Nigeria

Nigeria

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. The indigenes of Agbor town are of Ika

Ika people

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 descent, an Igbo

Igbo people

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 group with heavy Bini influence. Agbor was originally named Agbon a Bini word for "land", until the British

British Empire

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 anglicized it to Agbor. The people of Agbor have traditionally relied on farming and fishing for their food and commerce. Its history is dominated by the many warriors it has produced. Agbor was once affiliated with the Benin Empire

Benin Empire

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 before the British conquered Benin

Colonial Nigeria

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, although the idea of Agbor being a colony of Benin is disputed.

The traditional ruler of Agbor is known as Obi. The current Obi of Agbor is Benjamin Ikechuku, Keagborekuzi I who goes by Dein, the name of his ruling house

Royal House

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, instead of Obi.