Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Marghi People
The Marghi ethnic group occupies the geographical region of southern Borno and northern Adamawa states of the Republic of Nigeria. Introduction / History According to some records, the Margi (or Marghi) migrated to the Nile Valley from Yemen together with some tribes such as the Bura, Kilba, Kanakuru, Mandara, Bolewa, Karekare, Ngamo, Ngizzim and Tera […]
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: Yandang People
Introduction and Background They Yandang people dwell in Gorobi; a beautiful scenic terrain that is surrounded by rock formations, undulating hills and tabletop mountains. The clans settled around the “Gorobi” mountain range, building their houses in the valleys and on the plateaus of the mountains which provide natural fortification against slave raiders and invaders. Read […]
Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food
Our food history segment today takes us to Northern Nigeria. Our topic of discussion is Danwake. This food is a major staple in most homes in Adamawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. Danwake literally means “Son of Beans.” It can also be called Beans Dumpling. On its own, this food is tasteless. Like […]
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People
In Nigeria about 80 percent of Kamwe are found in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State Nigeria, a substantial number of them are also found in the local government areas of Mubi North, Hong, Gombi, Song and Madagali in Adamawa State. The Kamwe people are also found in Borno State, especially in Askira/Uba and […]
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People
Numan, (also known as, Nomweh -meaning ‘hilltop’) is a very popular town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is a port town that lies on the confluence of Benue River and Gongola River. In that popular local government is the Predominant ethnic group referred to as the Bwatiye or also popularly […]
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People
Nigeria is well blessed in a lot of ways, especially with the so much prevalent diversities of all sorts of things and aspects. One such notable aspects are the diverse ethnic groups found in the country, more so, the northern part of Nigeria. One of the numerous tribes found in the northern or northeastern part […]
Tribes in Nigeria: The Kilba People
Predominantly found in Hong local government area of Adamawa State (formerly called Gongola State,) Nigeria, the Kilba people (also known as and subsequently, to be referred to as ‘Hoba’ in this article) are historically a mountain dwelling tribe. These mountain habitations for the communities were Pella, Gwaja, Hong, Kulinyi, Garaha, Bangshika, Miljili, Gaya-jaba, Gaya-maki, Gaya-skalmi, […]
Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States
Once many people hear that someone is from the Northern part of Nigeria, they simply assume that person is ‘Hausa’. If that’s your viewpoint too, permit me to use the voice of Chief Honorable Zebrudaya alias ‘4:30’ to say, “FaFaFa, Foul.” Of course, not everybody in the North is Hausa, most people there have their own […]
Top 12 Destinations In North Eastern Nigeria
But not all parts of the North-East are a no-go zone for tourists. Just make sure you get the green light on when it is safe to go up North by the Nigerian Security Agency. This region comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe is great for a Sahel-Savannah safari. There are lots of amazing sights to see in this part […]
Internet Is Coming To Rural Adamawa, Sure-P Reveals
The Adamawa coordinator of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), Alhaji Yunusa Belel, has said that they would provide internet to rural areas in Adamawa. He said they would collaborate with GSM networks, to provide services in rural areas while they work with local government officials. According to him, “We have also spoken with Local Government […]