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Abeokuta- A City Under Rock

We are quite familiar with terms of cities built on hills or rocks. However, here is Abeokuta, renowned for the rocky landscape of its environments. The name Abeokuta literary translates into “under the rock” and the rocks provided refuge for

042 Rising: The Growing City of Enugu

Yesterday as I drove casually along the not-so-busy streets of Enugu, I marveled at how much more cars graced the refurbished roads. During my school days, there were fewer businesses, fewer cars on the roads, and the hustle was there

Weekend Pleasure- Yellow Mitsubishi: The Second Road Trip

Ikogosi Warm Springs and Arinta Waterfalls of Ekiti, and Olumirin Waterfalls, Erin Ijesha of Osun States

Kwara: Nigeria’s State of Harmony

Kwara State, dubbed the State of Harmony in Nigeria, is located in the country’s north-central geopolitical region. At its centre is the calm and welcoming capital city of Ilorin. Ilorin, though predominantly occupied by the Yorubas, the Muslim community, and

Discover Nigeria- The Antique Town of Afikpo

  Next to Abakiliki, Afikpo is the second largest urban area in Ebonyi State, located in the eastern part of Nigeria. The town prides itself on a rich cultural heritage and historical reports have it that her civilization can be

Five Reasons Why We Love Ibadan

  At independence, the city of Ibadan was undoubtedly the city in West Africa and the third largest in Africa after Cairo and Johannesburg. Ibadan continues to be a rich city full of friendly people and thriving businesses. This city

Discover Nigeria: Bonny Island- The Beauty of Rivers State

An island beautifully set on the southern edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Bonny Island lives up to its status as the true beauty of the state. The city holds several historical and economic symbolism for the Nigerian federation, and its

Discover Nigeria: Sokoto- Seat of the Caliphate

Spoiling for an adventure to the remote parts of Northern Nigeria? Sokoto State is the first place that actually comes to mind because of its popularity as the seat of the caliphate. This thriving caliphate dates as far back as

Discover Nigeria: Ebonyi State- Salt of the Nation

Located in the Southeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria is Ebonyi State, created in 1996. Named “Salt of the Nation” because of huge salt deposit in famous salt lakes, it is peopled by the Igbos. The state is divided into thirteen

Discover Nigeria: Jabi, Abuja

Nothing beats a day at the Jabi Lake. A major tourist attraction in Abuja for visitors from around the country, the lake offers an inexpensive, fun day for the family, a great place to hang out with a lover or

Throwback Thursday: Top 4 Must-Have Experiences in Jos

Jos, Plateau State, often referred to as the “Home of Peace and Tourism”, is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous cities in Nigeria. The city offers enough activities, landmarks and restaurants to last you almost a lifetime: the culture, the

Ikot-Ekpene: A Land, its People and its Craft

A popular and historic city in Akwa Ibom State, Ikot Ekpene also referred to as “raffia city”, is largely regarded as a citadel of arts. The city derives its name from the village of Ikot Ekpene which originally was made

Throwback Thursday: Badagry- A Trip To A Slavery Past

A serene and charming town tucked outside the city centre, Badagry is inhabited by a hospitable people with a heart-wrenching past. Why a heart-wrenching history? It was an important outpost for exporting slaves to Europe, America and the Caribbean. Indeed,

4 Awesome Things That Happened in 2015

The Golden Eaglets win the World Cup. On November 8, our U-17 National Soccer Team won the tournament for the fifth time in Santiago, Chile and became the second team ever to retain the trophy having won it in 1985,

#CNHighlights: Unforgettable Moments in Nigeria in 2015

There have been tremendous highs and some lows for Nigeria in 2015. For me, the biggest news and the top highlight of the year would be the Presidential election conducted by Attahiru Jega led INEC on March 28th 2015. The

Happy Birthday, Mr. President! Five Interesting Facts About Buhari

The Connectnigeria.com team wishes Mr. President a very happy birthday and many happy returns! His Excellency turns 73 today, a milestone being celebrated by fellow Nigerian citizens across the world. Born on December 17, 1942, President Buhari has lived quite

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