Did You Know? Top 10 Hotels In Delta State
Delta state has many popular places. From its capital, Asaba, and the popular city of Warri, to less popular places like Abraka, Sapele, Agbor, and Ughelli. Finding a hotel can be difficult because there are so many to choose from. Read more about Travel and Tourism Here are our top 10 hotels in Delta State. […]
Did You Know? You Can Now Travel by Train from Delta to Kogi
Since the success of the Abuja-Kaduna metro station, Nigerians now look more favourably at using railways for interstate passenger travels. It’s no longer unusual to hear people say they now travel by train from Lagos to Ibadan, even though the double-track standard gauge rail has not yet been inaugurated. According to the Minister for Information […]
Plentywaka Expands Its Ride-Hailing Service Into Delta State
Plentywaka, the first bus-hailing app in Nigeria, today announces the launch of WakaCab, a new car-hailing service with fully-trained drivers for commuters within Delta State starting with Asaba. In an ambitious move to tackle Southern Nigeria’s limited transport links, the transport startup has broken into the hotly-contested taxi-hailing space to deliver a technology-based service for […]
FIFA Set To Construct Two Mini Stadiums In Nigeria
In a bid to develop grassroots football in all parts of the globe, world football governing body, FIFA, is set to embark on the construction of two mini stadia in Nigeria. While one of the stadia will be situated in Ugborodo community of Warri southwest Council of Delta State, the other will be located […]
Where To Visit: Abraka
One popular destination in south-south Nigeria is an Urhobo settlement called Abraka. Abraka is called ‘University town’ because it proudly hosts the Delta State University (DELSU) which accounts for its young and vibrant populace. The attractions of Abraka are perfect for tourists looking for a getaway. Read more about Travel and Tourism The biggest source […]
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Ukwuani People
A group that is nationally considered a minority, the Ukwuani, are however, the second largest ethnic group in Delta state; second only to the Urhobo ethnic group. They are also the largest ethnic group in the North senatorial district collectively known as the Anioma. Read more about Ethnic Groups In Nigeria Geographical Spread The Ukwuani […]
Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Asaba
Asaba is the capital of Delta State in the south of Nigeria. The city has a rich history and culture as it has been a potpourri of cultures from around the region. The city shares the Niger Head Bridge with its much larger and famous sister city across the Niger River. The city is also […]
Men You Should Know: Tony Elumelu
Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu was born on the 22nd of March 1963 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. He hails from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. Career Earlier in his career, he ventured into the banking sector and was a banker par excellence. Elumelu acquired and turned Standard Trust Bank into a […]
Crazy About the South-South: Tourism Spots in Delta State
Delta State is rich in tourist destinations. If you are crazy about visiting Delta, here is a rundown of 13 interesting places and what you should expect when you get there: 1. Abraka Turf and Country Club This luxurious equestrian leisure club lies somewhere in the tropical rainforest along the borders of the mysterious clear waters […]
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Iribotor Soup
The Urhobo are located in the Niger-Delta region of Southern Nigeria. They are one of the major ethnic groups in Delta State. The word, Urhobo refers more to the language and the people than it does a territory. The Urhobo live near the River Niger and they are supplied by a large network of streams […]
Crazy About South-South: 4 Things To Do in Delta State
Welcome to Delta State, the big heart of Nigeria. Known for its petroleum resources, we hardly associate Delta State with tourism. As with all parts of Nigeria, the tourism potential of Delta is growing. For anyone who tours Delta State, here are 4 things worth enjoying. 1. Spend a Weekend at a Resort Lots of resorts have […]
Tribes in Nigeria- The Itsekiri Tribe
Predominantly found in the Warri South, Warri North and Warri South West local government districts of Delta State (and sparsely in Edo and Ondo states of Nigeria), The Itsekiri (also spelt and called with the following variations; Isekiri, iJekri, Itsekri, Ishekiri, or Itsekhiri) are an ethnic group of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area, Delta State. Traditionally, […]
These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
Nigeria’s official custodian of public data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), recently published its annual report on the revenues generated by the country’s states. The document, available on the bureau’s website, details the earnings collected by state governments in 2018. Besides stoking the old debate about which regions produce the most wealth, the NBS’s […]
Zenith/Delta Principal’s Cup: LOC To Decide Final Date
A new date for the final of the 2019 edition of the Delta State Principals’ Cup, is expected to be decided later today, 12th March, in a meeting by the Local Organizing Committee of the competition. The competition, which is for all secondary schools in the state, officially kicked off in October 2018, with all […]
Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday November 19, 2018, commissioned the 23,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Though the stadium has before played host to several events, the commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the facility. A bevy of the Asaba traditional council of chiefs and a large number of spectators […]
Restaurants to Visit: New Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Asaba
Something new and big came to Asaba in August. It’s the New Mandarin Chinese restaurant! A dream come true for Chinese cuisine lovers. You need not search any further for the one Chinese restaurant with outstanding Chinese food that suits your taste and meets your standard. The New Mandarin located at Event Centre Grounds, Asaba, Delta State […]