Recipe for the Idoma Delicacy, Okoho Soup

Idoma people are found in Benue State of North-Central Nigeria. They are the second largest ethnic group in the state. The Idomas occupy the 9 local government areas of Apa, Agatu, Ado, Obi, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, Oju, and Otukpo; although,

Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State

Each person is born into a culture or group matrix that is usually reflected in food pattern. Food beliefs seem to be one of the factors influencing food consumption. This is why the food roots of an individual – be

Gwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State

Today, our study of the delicacies of North-Central Nigeria brings us to Plateau State. This state derives its name from the picturesque Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with captivating rock formations. Plateau State was

Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State

Niger State is reputed to be the largest state in Nigeria in terms of land mass. It is also called the power state because of the existence of three hydroelectric power stations namely the Shiroro, Kainji, and Jebba power stations

Fura da Nono, Sokoto’s Favorite Local Drink

Sokoto State was carved out of the old North Western State in February 3, 1976. The state is named after its capital, Sokoto, a city with a long history. Sokoto is the seat of the caliphate and the home of

Recipe for Dambun Kifi, the Delicacy from Kebbi State

Dambun kifi is the Hausa word for fish floss. This delicacy can be prepared with any type of fresh or frozen fish. It can be enjoyed on its own, served with jollof rice or used as filling for sandwich. If

Gurasa, the Signature Snack from Kano

The word, gurasa means bread in Hausa Language. It is so popular a snack in Kano that the state is known as the land of gurasa. Interestingly, this snack is not indigenous to Kano or northern Nigeria for that matter.

Katun Ridi, the Snack enjoyed in Kaduna State

Beniseed, or sesame seed as it is sometimes referred to, is an annual flowering plant which is cultivated for its seeds. It grows in pods and is believed to be the oldest cultivated oilseed in the world. Although its origin

Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State

Sandar Jauro means Jauro’s sticks in Hausa. Jauro is a Fulani male name but no one seems to know why this name was adopted for the snack under discussion. Sandar Jauro, also known as wheat sticks, is a scrumptious delight

Did you Know? 5 Crops that are Cultivated in Zamfara State

Zamfara was one of the old Hausa city-states. The kingdom came into being in the 11th century. At the height of its power, Zamfara kingdom extended up to the bend of River Rima to the northwest and River Ka in

Nigerian Artist, Haneefah Adam, Transforming Food Into Works Of Arts

Haneefah Adam is a young Nigerian artist who has taken the artistic world by storm with her exploits in food arts. Most of us see food for its primary purpose of satisfying our hunger, but Haneefah views food differently. To

Recipe for Dambun Shinkafa, a Northwestern Delicacy

Dambun shinkafa is a northern delicacy that is gradually finding its way into the home of many Nigerians. Little wonder for dambun shinkafa is nutritious and scrumptious. This delicacy brings together a mix of all food groups in a healthy

Miyan Taushe, The North-Western Delicacy Enjoyed in Kebbi State

Kebbi State is in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It was created in 1991 out of the former Sokoto State. It has a total land area of about 36,309 square kilometers. The capital of this state is Birnin Kebbi.

Did You Know? Six Agricultural Products of Katsina State

Katsina State was created in 1987. It is a mono ethnic and monolingual state and the people are generally Hausa/Fulani. The state extends from the tropical grassland known as Sudan Savannah to Arid Zone in the North. It is blessed

Koko, the Northwestern Beverage from Kano State

Kano State is located on what geographers refer to as the ‘High plains of Hausaland.’ This state has a landmass of approximately 21,000 square kilometres. It is located between latitude 12° 3′ N and longitude 8° 32′ E. Kano is

Miyan Kubewa, The Northwestern Delicacy from Kaduna

Culture is directly related to human experiences. It forms people’s everyday life, their views, lifestyles, basic assumptions, their perceptions. Above all, culture shapes our individual relationships. Nigeria is inhabited by various ethnic nationalities; these nationalities have different languages, modes of

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