-By Adebayo Ebenezer Mayowa One of the most underrated places for adventure trips or travel in Nigeria is northern Nigeria. Almost every state in the north is blessed with a beautiful hill and at least a waterfall. Most people fear the north for its security issues, but there are beautiful places you can explore safely…
Camping Unplugged is an outdoor adrenaline based event created to make people disconnect from their gadget and connect to Nature. In this three days the following are what you should expect: Some fab, inspirational speakers to get you all (camp) fired up again Some workshops in the wilderness to build your communication skills and knowledge …
This will be a first of it’s kind in Lagos. This competition is opened to both beginners and experienced kayakers. In Kayaking Marathon the competitor races over a designated long distance course on water not subject to prescribed standards. The competitor must take the water as it is found and be prepared, The competitions …
ABIA UMUAHIA Ogbor Hill ADAMAWA, YOLA Three Sister Hills Mandara Mountains Koma Hills Shebshi Mountain range-Mount Dimilang (tallest of the range) AKWA IBOM ,UYO ANAMBRA, AWKA Oban Hills BAUCHI, BAUCHI Geji Rock Mbula Hills Dungal Hill Gubi Hills Tula Hills Buli Hills Ningi Hills Masaijeh Hill Zeim Hill BENUE, MAKURDI Mkar Hills Gboko BORNO,…
BY ADEBAYO MAYOWA BLADES 01 OCTOBER 2018 | PUBLISHED BY THE GUARDIAN LIFESTYLE Nigeria has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Many of these places are sure to leave visitors breathing hard with suspense and excitement. Here are some hidden gems Nigeria has to offer: Ogba Ukwu Caves and Waterfalls, Anambra State Ogba…
BY ADEBAYO MAYOWA BLADES SEPTEMBER 2018 | 10:00 AM Forget about the far corners of the world and experience adventures in Africa. There are so many activities to partake in on the continent, including sightseeing, wildlife view, photography, hiking, climbing and diving. Check out the activities we have put together…
Published first in The Guardian Newspaper. Here is my full writeup A city shows itself at night. For some of us, a walk around a city is the best way to experience it, and the best time for such a walk is in the evening. The nightlife of Lagos Island is beautiful and more imaginative…
The very first such dictionary was that by the Persian Nizam-od-Din Obayd-i Zakani, when he wrote lexicon back in the 14th century. For centuries, this humor have travelled well over intervening cultures, Among writers who have joined this “bandwagon” is our very own Nigerian Teju Cole, in his Essays-Known and Strange Things . But…
BY ADEBAYO MAYOWA BLADES 16 JULY 2018 | 10:00 AM I wrote this article for Guardian Nigeria this month, here is the full copy with pictures included. Not everyone is the outdoor or adventurous type, but every love life needs a rekindling. When two people get used to each other as they tend to do,…
I wrote this article for Guardian Nigeria last month, here is my original copy with pictures included. Hiking in Nigeria is still not much of a culture here but we are getting there gradually with numerous hiking groups that have surfaced recently especially in places like Jos, Bauchi and Abuja. Getting out into nature, clearing…