Archives Tag: Kwara State

Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Background The Gungawa tribe is located in Yauri Local government area of Kebbi State and other parts of Niger State. There are diverse theories concerning the ancestry of the Gungawa also known as the Baresha people. Gungawa is the name adopted for them by their Hausa neighbours. It means “Island Dwellers” because they were surrounded … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Gungawa People

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Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

If you are looking for a place to spend your Christmas that is a perfect blend of modern and ancient vibes, Kwara State should be on your list. Though this state of harmony might have predominantly Muslim inhabitants, Christians can still throw down and have fun here. Below are 5 things you can do during Christmas … Continue reading 5 Things To Do in Kwara State This Christmas

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Tourism travel

April 19, 2022

Kwara State is known as the state of harmony. Though not top on most tourists’ list, this state has some cool attractions besides being a diverse multicultural place. If you are wondering what to do when in Kwara, fret not, we’ve got you covered. Go on an adventure Go for a canopy walkway in the … Continue reading Crazy about the North Central: 3 Things to do in Kwara State

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Food

April 19, 2022

Awara is soya bean cake. It’s a much loved delicacy in Kwara State. People usually buy it in the mornings and late afternoons. It’s a healthy snack, one that would leave the consumer full for very long. Awara is a very good source of protein. It can be enjoyed alone but it can also be … Continue reading Recipe for Awara, the Popular Snack in Kwara State

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Food

April 19, 2022

In Nigeria, hardly would you meet someone that holds a grudge against Rice. While it might not be their favourite food, it definitely is one of the most accepted food on the menu list. Rice is a friend of the masses; it is in almost every ceremony and consumed in almost every home at least, … Continue reading Do you Know- The Major Rice Producing States in Nigeria

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Kwara Cricket Federation is concluding plans to host the Easter Holiday Cricket tournament for secondary schools in the state. The event, which will feature several teams from different schools across the state, is part of the cricket body’s objective to discover, equip and develop young players at the grassroots. To ensure the success of … Continue reading Kwara Cricket Association to Organize School Tourney

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The second edition of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Football Tournament has been scheduled to begin on Sunday, 30th September and end on Saturday, 6th October, 2018. Kwara State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Muyideen Alalade, who is also the chairman of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), revealed the dates in an interview on … Continue reading Jamb Football Tournament: 2nd Edition To Begin 30th September

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Team Akwa Ibom has picked the first gold medal in Judo in Day 1 of the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Ilorin, Kwara state. Judo Ubong Bassey ably defeated Delta’s Uwanne Chukwuemeka in the boys 36kg Judo final to pick the historic win for Akwa Ibom state. Delta’s Chidiebube Ogunedo and Bayelsa’s Shawn Julius, won … Continue reading 2018 National Youth Games: Day 1 Review

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Discover Nigeria Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Kwara State, dubbed the State of Harmony in Nigeria, is located in the country’s north-central geopolitical region. At its centre is the calm and welcoming capital city of Ilorin. Ilorin, though predominantly occupied by the Yorubas, the Muslim community, and a significant number of Bariga, Fulani and Nupe minorities, is hospitable to everyone, irrespective of … Continue reading Kwara: Nigeria’s State of Harmony

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