Archives Tag: Nasarawa State
Ethnic Goups In Nigeria: Gwandara People
April 19, 2022
Introduction and History The Gwandara is one of the Plateau Chadic-speaking peoples of Nigeria, living mainly in the Akwaja, Lafia, Keffi, and Nassarawa divisions of what was Plateau Province. In 1996, Nasawara state was created and it includes those divisions where the Gwandara live. Traditionally, they were grouped with the Hausa people as inhabitants of … Continue reading Ethnic Goups In Nigeria: Gwandara People
By jeremiah
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Alago People
April 19, 2022
Background and History The Alago ethnic group are people with common linguistic and cultural identities. The people are of Benue-Congo speaking group found around the defunct Lafia Native Authority in the present-day Nasarawa State with their settlements at Keana, Doma, Obi, Assakio and Agwatashi among others. Today, Alago people are found predominantly in the following … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Alago People
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Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Lafia
April 19, 2022
Lafia is the capital of Nasarawa State in North central Nigeria and, like other towns in country, it does have hotels and relaxation spots. So we will be running down some of the best, in our reckoning. Read about Hotels in Lokoja 1. Ta’al Conference Hotel In addition to the standard services this hotel offers … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Hotels in Lafia
By david-okwara
Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa
April 19, 2022
Nasarawa State, known as the home of solid minerals, was carved out of Plateau State in 1996. This means it has some remarkable locations that once made Plateau sought after. Nasarawa is great for eco-tourism. Lately, tourists have been taking trips from Abuja and Kaduna to see the most popular attraction in the state: the … Continue reading Crazy about North Central: 8 Tourism Spots in Nasarawa
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Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State
April 19, 2022
Each person is born into a culture or group matrix that is usually reflected in food pattern. Food beliefs seem to be one of the factors influencing food consumption. This is why the food roots of an individual – be they geographical, cultural, religious, national, regional or cult oriented – influences his choice of foods. … Continue reading Madidi, The Food of the Alago People of Nasarawa State
Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Eggon People
April 19, 2022
Background and History The Eggon people are also referred to by variants such as Egon, Ero, Mo Egon, Hill Mada or Mada Eggon. The people speak a language that is formerly a Plateau language spoken in central Nigeria. It is a major language in Nasarawa State. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Eggon People
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