Archives Tag: Plateau
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Eloyi People
April 19, 2022
Background and History The Eloyi are found scattered among the Benue and Plateau areas in central Nigeria. The principal geographic feature in the region is a fifteen mile range of steep rocky hills, in which most of the Eloyi lived until 1918. In 1918, a revolt occurred forcing most Eloyi people to leave their … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Eloyi People
By jeremiah
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
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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
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A Call for an End to Violence!
April 19, 2022
We stand with the families of those recently lost in Jos, Plateau State. You are not alone in your grief. We will stand with you until justice prevails. Please everyone wherever you are pls pray for plateau ?#PrayForPlateau ?? — Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) June 25, 2018 #UnitedWeStandDividedWeFall ?? pic.twitter.com/YMwTz6qtX5 — Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) … Continue reading A Call for an End to Violence!
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Hygiene Alert as Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Grows
April 19, 2022
Health officials have warned people of regimented hygiene regarding food and water, because of cholera-related deaths and sicknesses in recent days in Lagos, Zamfara and Plateau States. The warnings were specific, as health centres attended to more people, and cholera claimed lives. The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, said Cholera “is an acute contagious bacterial … Continue reading Hygiene Alert as Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Grows
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