Warri, Nigeria
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Warri is a city in Nigeria. It is located in the present day, Delta state, and has a population of 507,255. Warri people are of the Itsekiri, Urhobo and Ijaw ethnic groups. The city has various traditional rulers, one being the Olu of Warri. Warri City has a local television and radio station, called NTA Warri, and Delta state television, Radio Warri. The economic base of the city lies in the presence of oil and gas companies and a refinery. There is also the Delta Steel Company. Warri has a sea port and airport. Warri has a stadium with a capacity of 15,000 and a second division professional league team.