Archives Tag: Adamawa State

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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Marghi People

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Marghi People

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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: Yandang People

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: Yandang People

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Food

Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Northeastern Delicacies: Danwake, A Northern Nigerian Food

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Nigeria

Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People

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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People

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Culture

Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Longuda People

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People

Tribes in Nigeria: The Kilba People

April 19, 2022

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, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Kilba People

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Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Babur People of Borno And Adamawa States

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Tourism

Top 12 Destinations In North Eastern Nigeria

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Top 12 Destinations In North Eastern Nigeria

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BUSINESS ECONOMY TECH

Internet Is Coming To Rural Adamawa, Sure-P Reveals

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Internet Is Coming To Rural Adamawa, Sure-P Reveals

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