By Mayowa Blades Magic sometimes resides in a box. A train ride is a beautiful experience. Outside, you get to see the beautiful landscape transverse behind you and inside; you meet new people on your journey. Since the new ultra-modern … Read More
Destination Nigeria
Journey to Gembu in Taraba
Taraba-Jalingo! Among the least visited regions in Nigeria is North-Eastern Nigeria. Primary reasons for this include the proximity to other places; the states in northeast Nigeria are far from other areas, including other northern locations. Packed with cultural treasures, fine … Read More
Tasty Foods of The Northern Nigeria -A Culinary Tale
By Adebayo Ebenezer Mayowa for Guardian Nigeria 13 December 2020 | 4:00 pm Fura Da Nono | Photo Banga Africa “I am often amazed that … people still try to take Nigerian food and squeeze it into this … Read More
Caving Nigeria: 10 caves you should know-
by Mayowa Blades Hidden beneath the surface of Nigeria is mother’s nature finest caves and caverns which in the past have served as hideouts during pre-colonial wars and also as settling places for early dwellers. These mysterious and incredible caves … Read More
Iya mopo Hills, Igbeti Oyo
Iya Mopo is a goddess turned into a Hill. Like a new bride, Iya Mopo stands out beautifully at 350m in the village of Igbeti (about from 3 hours Lagos and 5 minutes drive from Old Oyo Park) known largely … Read More
Afi Drill & Ranch
To begin with? What is a Drill? Drills are short-tailed rain forest monkeys (males reach over 45kg) found only in Cross River State, Nigeria: southwestern Cameroon: and on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Their scientific name is Mandrillus leucophaeus. Unfortunately, these magnificent … Read More
Riyom Rock, Plateau State
How to get there: It is located 25km South-West from Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, along Jos-Akwanga Road in Riyom local government. It is the settlement of the Berom People. Details/Little history: It catches your eyes from afar … Read More
Agbokim Waterfalls
On your way to Obudu Mountain Resort, the most popular tourist destination in Cross River State, is a beautiful sight you might miss if you’re too engrossed with your trip. While you plan a holiday’s details to the letter, it … Read More
Kajuru Hills, Kaduna
Description: Kajuru Castle is soon becoming a top new tour destination in Nigeria, we visited twice. But apart from the magnificent medieval castle, Kajuru village where the castle is located is blessed with various hills. On our last visit, we hiked … Read More