Archives Tag: Kogi State

Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Following the flood incident around Kortonkarfi area in Lokoja in the last two days, heavy traffic has been recorded along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. Read more about News Given this development, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has tweeted that all travellers to the South-West should take the Suleja-Bida-Mokwa road. Motorists going to the South-South/South-East regions have … Continue reading Flooding in Kortonkarfi, Lokoja: An Immediate Solution

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Did You Know? Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

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 … Continue reading Did You Know? You Can Now Travel by Train from Delta to Kogi

By ann

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

I have taken further steps to check-out top Nigeria Basketball players worldwide, both male and female. I got to know that, we have outstanding players outside the shores of the country. I am not talking about players in the National Basketball Association. We have players doing well in some ‘unfamiliar’ leagues across the world. This … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Philippines Based Lawan Mercy Opeyemi

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its northern border is the Benue River and its western border is the Niger River. Its headquarters are in the town of Oguma. Bassa Local Government has three major ethnic groups. The Bassa-Komo, Bassa-Nge and Egbira Koto . The Bassa-Komo has the highest population followed … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Bassa People

By jeremiah

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Kogi is the state with the most colonial history. At Lokoja, its capital, the River Niger and River Benue meet at the central point forms the ‘Y’ on our coat of arms, a feature that is integral to the identity of Nigeria. The confluence state has unique features that amp up its tourism potential. Here … Continue reading Crazy About North Central: Tourism Spots in Kogi State

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Food

April 19, 2022

The Ebira are one of the three major ethnic groups in Kogi State. Ebiraland is bounded in the north by Lokoja; in the west by Owe speaking people of Kabba; in the east by River Niger and by extension, the Igala; and in the south by Edo State. The Ebira are a people with deep … Continue reading Apapa, The Traditional Food of the Ebira

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Politics

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

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People

April 19, 2022

Kabba is a very special location in Kogi State. This is because, geographically, it lies at the intersection of roads from Lokoja, Okene, Ogidi, Ado-Ekiti, and Egbe, near the Osse River. Kabba Tribe is a major enthic group in Kogi State, Nigeria. It is surrounded by mountains and a beautiful environment. Kabba is one of … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- the People of Kabba

By jeremiah

People

April 19, 2022

Kogi State, like many states in Nigeria is multi-ethnic. The most popular of these ethnic groups are (in no particular order of ranking) the Igalas and the Ebiras. This article is about the latter ethnic group. The Ebira Tribe The Ebira tribe, though predominantly found in Kogi state, are also found in Kwara state, Nassarawa … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria-The Ebira Tribe

By jeremiah

People

April 19, 2022

Origin, Descent and Ascent A capsulized synopsis of the Igala origin and descent was written by one native as; From the Tower of Babel>Egypt>Sudan>Ethiopia>Congo>Borno state>Taraba state/kwararafa (Wukari)>Abejukolo-efe, Kogi State (Omagede Otutubatu )>IGALA MELA-Idah in same Kogi State and then scattered all over Nigeria, including those of Olu areas in Anambra state (Ijam, Odekpe, inoma Akator, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria-The Igala Tribe

By jeremiah

Culture Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Kabba Tribe is one of the major enthic groups in Kogi State, Nigeria. It is situated in the Northern hemisphere of the equatorial forests of Nigeria. The city, surrounded by mountains and green habitats,which gives it its beautiful scenery, is the junction that links seven major roads leading to other parts of the country. … Continue reading 5 Interesting Facts About Kabba Tribe

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EDUCATION News

April 19, 2022

The candidates for the highly coveted position of the Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Anyigba have been shortlisted. Twenty-seven (27) people were in the race for the office but only three (3) names have been forwarded to the Visitor of the institution, Captain Idris Wada (rtd), who happens to be the state’s governor. On Sunday, … Continue reading Kogi State University’s VC Candidates Shortlisted

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Discover Nigeria History

April 19, 2022

Most Nigerians are familiar with our country’s three major ethnic groups; Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo – and some minority groups  like the Ijaws. However, few know of the Igalas of Kogi State. This group interestingly boasts of a population size of more than two million natives, and a rich culture worth learning about. Here are a few fascinating … Continue reading 7 Interesting Facts About the Igalas You Should Know

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