Archives Tag: Kogi
Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Lokoja
April 19, 2022
The Confluence Town, as Lokoja is known, being that the River Niger and River Benue meet there. The town has a long modern history compared to most, dating back to the early years of British colonization. It is the capital of today’s Kogi State in north-central Nigeria. So we will be running down some of … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Lokoja
By david-okwara
Kogi & Bayelsa Elections: Politicians Are Getting More Desperate
April 19, 2022
With the new level of desperation displayed by the political parties at the just concluded state elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states, there are indications that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may not have learned from its recent mistakes. As the 4 year term of the incumbent governors of both Kogi and Bayelsa states … Continue reading Kogi & Bayelsa Elections: Politicians Are Getting More Desperate
By adedoyin
The Political Dramas of Kogi’s Governor Bello
April 19, 2022
This week, a letter from the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, was addressed to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, requesting to be paid by the state government. The letter by Falana & Falana Chambers also reflects that the deputy governor could eventually be suing his boss for salaries and allowances owed him. … Continue reading The Political Dramas of Kogi’s Governor Bello
By adedoyin
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
April 19, 2022
Food is vital to the body. It is essential to the composition of self and one’s identity. Even though the Scripture tells us that man does not live by bread alone, we know that food sustains lives and preserves relationships. Our food history segment today takes us to the ancient kingdom of Igala. Igala is … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Obo Egwa
Top 10 Tourist Destinations In North-Central Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The North-Central region of Nigeria is also known as the Middle Belt. The states that make up this region are FCT (Abuja), Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Plateau. These days, tourists are hereby advised to seek clearance from Nigeria security agents before embarking on a tour in this region. If you are going with … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist Destinations In North-Central Nigeria
By ann
A Trip To Okun Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Okuns live along the Niger-Benue confluence area. In the southern area, they are surrounded by Nupe, Ebira, Gbagyi, and Igala whereas the Igbomina, Ekiti, and other Yoruba groups surround them on the west. They constitute 20% of the entire Kogi State population occupying six local government areas namely Ijumu, Yagba-West, Yagba-East, Mopa-Muro, Kabba-Bunu, and … Continue reading A Trip To Okun Tribe
The Ebiras
April 19, 2022
The Ebiras have their presence in about eight states in the whole federation of Nigeria. However, the largest Ebira group is known as Ebira Tao. The Ebira tribe is ‘headquartered’ in Kogi Although there are several groups and clans of the Ebira tribe, they have their ‘headquarters’ in the central Senatorial District of Kogi State, … Continue reading The Ebiras
#CNHighlights: Unforgettable Moments in Nigeria in 2015
April 19, 2022
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 election saw a sitting President and ruling party losing an election for the first time … Continue reading #CNHighlights: Unforgettable Moments in Nigeria in 2015
