The Dynasty of Katsina
Katsina is a historic kingdom and emirate in northern Nigeria. According to tradition, the kingdom, one of the Hausa Bakwai (“Seven True Hausa States”), was founded in the 10th or 11th century. Islām was introduced in the 1450s, and Muhammad Korau (reigned late 15th century) was Katsina’s first Muslim king. During his reign camel
A Train Ride to Kaduna
The northern part of Nigeria has one of the if not the most beautiful landscape views, I will keep saying this. On taking account of States visited in Nigeria, the Northern part and some part of the South-East are yet to be covered fully in my travel diary. So i set forth on planning
Lagos Boat Regatta and Tourism Cruise
It was the 2018 edition of the Lagos Boat Regatta on Sunday. Lagos is known for its water body and that is what makes Lagos to be the iconic city it is. The water ways contributes a lot to the economic development of Lagos thus making it the economic capital of Nigeria. Lagos is similar
Face-to-Face with the Monoliths
Far before I got the travel bug all over again I had known of the Ikom monoliths also known as Akwanshi or Atal to some people. I served in Cross-River State and stayed back for some months after my Youth Service days but never got to see all the wonderful tourists sites Cross-River State
The History of Osogbo and Its Deity
Osogbo the capital city of Osun State, whisch was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. It is bounded by the states of Kwara on the northeast, Ekiti and Ondo on the east, Ogun on the south, and Oyo on the west and northwest. The Yoruba Hills run through the northern
Celebrating Olojo Day with Ade-Aare
CELEBRATING OLOJO DAY The whole town is agog with celebrations that morning, many merchants were on the streets announcing their presence in the town in support of the Olojo festival. Getting closer to the palace, roads are condone off with police cars and different security outfits controlling the traffic. Erected in the square
Farin Ruwa Fall; The White Water
It all started with the goal of documenting all the waterfalls in Nigeria as part of my portfolio, and in all I have chased about 12 waterfalls. I have heard different tales about Farin Ruwa, some of the small bridge to get there, some of the presence of crawlies and so on. But for me,
The Making of Garri
Garri also known as cassava flakes is a popular and staple food in every Nigerian home. It can be consumed in two major forms, either you drink it with sugar, groundnut, fried fish or as some would prefer salt or you make it into eba with hot water. These are the most popular ways