Archives Tag: Northern Nigeria
Recipe for Awara, the Popular Snack in Kwara State
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
Gwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State
April 19, 2022
Today, our study of the delicacies of North-Central Nigeria brings us to Plateau State. This state derives its name from the picturesque Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with captivating rock formations. Plateau State was known for tin mining during the colonial era. Its climate also makes it possible to … Continue reading Gwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State
Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State
April 19, 2022
Niger State is reputed to be the largest state in Nigeria in terms of land mass. It is also called the power state because of the existence of three hydroelectric power stations namely the Shiroro, Kainji, and Jebba power stations in the state. The Nupe are one of the three major ethnic groups in Niger. … Continue reading Eni Ikan Fun Furu, a Delicacy of the Nupe People of Niger State
Gurasa, the Signature Snack from Kano
April 19, 2022
The word, gurasa means bread in Hausa Language. It is so popular a snack in Kano that the state is known as the land of gurasa. Interestingly, this snack is not indigenous to Kano or northern Nigeria for that matter. It was allegedly introduced into Kano by immigrants from Saudi Arabia who settled in some … Continue reading Gurasa, the Signature Snack from Kano
Katun Ridi, the Snack enjoyed in Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Beniseed, or sesame seed as it is sometimes referred to, is an annual flowering plant which is cultivated for its seeds. It grows in pods and is believed to be the oldest cultivated oilseed in the world. Although its origin is doubtful, it is believed to have originated from Africa. Beniseed was introduced to Nigeria … Continue reading Katun Ridi, the Snack enjoyed in Kaduna State
Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State
April 19, 2022
Sandar Jauro means Jauro’s sticks in Hausa. Jauro is a Fulani male name but no one seems to know why this name was adopted for the snack under discussion. Sandar Jauro, also known as wheat sticks, is a scrumptious delight that is enjoyed in Jigawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. It can be … Continue reading Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State
Miyan Taushe, The North-Western Delicacy Enjoyed in Kebbi State
April 19, 2022
Kebbi State is in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It was created in 1991 out of the former Sokoto State. It has a total land area of about 36,309 square kilometers. The capital of this state is Birnin Kebbi. There are 21 Local Government Areas and four Emirate Councils in Kebbi State. Kebbi is … Continue reading Miyan Taushe, The North-Western Delicacy Enjoyed in Kebbi State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Kunu
April 19, 2022
The mere act of cooking is rooted in tradition and tells about our history and personal identity. Through the generations, recipes are handed down by women of the family. The recipes, through the ingredients and anecdotes that accompany them, tell stories of history and transmit values. Our food history segment takes us to Northern Nigeria, … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Kunu
How Increasing Desertification is Fuelling Security Tensions in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The surge of militancy in the northern part of Nigeria began with the Maitatsine. That died a slow but painful death. Its carcass was, however, woken up by the Boko Haram, a group of thugs originally loyal to and used by a notorious politician from the North East. The group later turned ideological and evolved … Continue reading How Increasing Desertification is Fuelling Security Tensions in Nigeria
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Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Shinkafa
April 19, 2022
Variety is said to be the spice of life. Cultural foods reflect the geography, history and traditions of a people. The traditional foods in Nigeria are as diverse as the ethnic groups that make up the country. Northern Nigeria is predominantly occupied by the Hausa, one of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. The … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Tuwo Shinkafa
Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
April 19, 2022
Kaduna state like most Nigerian states, is multi-ethnic. One of the popular tribes in Kaduna state is the tribe called, ‘Atyap’. Regarded as an industrious and courageous group of people, The Atyap tribe is mainly found in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area, with a significant population found in some parts of Kaura and Kauru Local Government Areas … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Atyap Tribe of Kaduna State
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Discover Nigeria: The Zero-Sum Game and Why Nigeria Needs To Restructure Now
April 19, 2022
In economic theory, a zero-sum game is a scenario in which the gain or loss of utility by a participant is balanced by the losses or gains of other participants. In much plainer terms, one man’s loss being another’s gain. Nigeria has been this way for the past fifty-one or so years, after Major General … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Zero-Sum Game and Why Nigeria Needs To Restructure Now
By nehijesu
Fresh ‘Kunuun’ Drink
April 19, 2022
There seems to exist different kinds of Kunu. There is ‘Kunuun Zaki’ made up of whole grains of millet, sorghum or corn and also Kunu Aya made up of Tiger nut, dates, coconut and also Kunuun Gyada. They are fermented cereal beverages found mostly in the Northern part of Nigeria. Previously, we have explained how to … Continue reading Fresh ‘Kunuun’ Drink
By adepeju
Healthy Tom Brown Porridge (Hausa Koko)
April 19, 2022
Making Tom Brown Porridge is very easy. It is a porridge that is common in the northern part of Nigeria and among Ghanaian’s. Most of the ingredients used are common agricultural produce found in the north. For many who do not know how it is made lets go over the process slowly. Ingredients: 2 Cups … Continue reading Healthy Tom Brown Porridge (Hausa Koko)
By adepeju
Discover Nigeria: Igbo Pogroms: A Case of Overactive Imaginations and Transgenerational Silence
April 19, 2022
Somethings don’t always sound right, even though, more often than not, they are the offshoot of overactive imaginations left unchecked. Last week, news sauntered in about Northern youths asking Igbos residing in the 19 states of northern Nigeria to vacate the north by October 1, 2017 or risk another pogrom. Yet another pogrom—as if to … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: Igbo Pogroms: A Case of Overactive Imaginations and Transgenerational Silence
By nehijesu
