About 200km northeast of Kano (good roads and a 2- to 3-hour drive), close to the border of Niger, you will find the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands. When you drive along the road from Hadejia to Nguru, you suddenly find yourself driving through marshes, reed, and pools.…Read More

About 200km northeast of Kano (good roads and a 2- to 3-hour drive), close to the border of Niger, you will find the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands. When you drive along the road from Hadejia to Nguru, you suddenly find yourself driving through marshes, reed, and pools. On both sides of the roads you can see fishermen in their boats. At some places, the road is flooded and diversions are made. Given the fact that minutes before you were crossing a desert-like landscape, it is a remarkable sight indeed.

Groundwater comes to the surface in this area, which is officially protected. An English NGO works on conservation issues in this area. They have a small information centre in Nguru. It is closed in the weekends (we visited it on a Saturday). They should be able to help in renting a canoe. We drove 5 to 10km on the Hadejia road and asked around in a little fishermen village just beside the Kano-Nguru railway line (There was a weekly train service from Kano to Nguru on Fridays and back on Saturdays). From two fishermen we rented two canoes for 4 hours for 1500 maria. Make sure you negotiate the price and the terms of agreement clearly before you set off.

Once in the boat, you find yourself in an amazing place, with quiet waters, an occasional fisher passing by, water lilies, and lots of birds. In fact, the area is major bird sanctuary where migrating birds circumvent the European winter. Our fishermen spoke only limited English, and we only limited Hausa. It might be a good idea to come with a good "bilingual" guide. The fishermen had a lot of knowledge on local plants and their food use, but unfortunately, we did not understand everything. Unfortunately, their bird knowledge was limited. From the boat, the region seemed endless, which was confirmed by the map of Nigeria we brought. It can be an excellent weekend trip from Kano.

This event is the highlight of the city’s cultural calendar and undoubtedly a vital, unique and incomparable experience as residents and tourists are provided with the opportunity to view and appreciate Nigeria as an ever-evolving country rich in diversity, art, culture and tradition.The annual event…Read More

This event is the highlight of the city’s cultural calendar and undoubtedly a vital, unique and incomparable experience as residents and tourists are provided with the opportunity to view and appreciate Nigeria as an ever-evolving country rich in diversity, art, culture and tradition.

The annual event is hosted at notable venues around Abuja; most predominantly the multi-purpose 7,000-seat arena of Eagles Square. In its fourth year now, the Abuja carnival’s nerve centre - Eagles Square has postcard-perfect views of the famous Aso Rock Hills and is conveniently set within the precincts of the major landmarks of the FCT. (Federal Capital Territory)

This four-day affair of beguiling entertainment incontestably portrays significant cultural resources from each Nigerian State. Cultural groups of participants adorned in spectacular and metaphoric costumes, depict the multi-cultural and diverse heritage by staging an elaborate procession of performances, traditional drumming and styles of vocal expressions along the designated carnival route.
As with any first class, cross-cultural event, the Abuja Carnival offers tourists a holistic opportunity to view and appreciate the unique preservation of Nigerian heritage; through traditional modes of cultural expression. If in any doubt as to the authenticity and intensity of the Abuja carnival, you only need to witness the ornate and distinct character of the Masquerade Fiesta. It is quite natural to become entranced and overwhelmed in the energy and spirit of this renowned and customary phenomenon; as its ability to ignite patriotic spirit amongst its supporters and awe amongst cynics is intriguing to indigenous Nigerians and tourists alike.
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Ekiti State of Nigeria was created on 1st October, 1996 along side other five by the late Head of state and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, GCON in a nation-wide broadcast to mark the 36th Independence anniversary…Read More

Ekiti State of Nigeria was created on 1st October, 1996 along side other five by the late Head of state and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, GCON in a nation-wide broadcast to mark the 36th Independence anniversary of Nigeria.
The State, carved out of Ondo State, cover the former twelve local government areas that made up the Ekiti Zone of old Ondo State. However, Ekiti State, on creation took off with sixteen (16) local government areas, having had additional four carved out of the old ones.
Ekiti State is one of the Thirty-six State (including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja) that constitute the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES Ekiti State is situated entirely within the tropics. It is located between Longitudes 40 451 East of Green Meridian and Latitude 70 151 to – 80 51 North of Equator. It lies South of Kwara and Kogi State as well as East of Osun state. It is bounded in the East and in the South by Ondo State.

POPULATION
By 1991 Census, Ekiti State population was 1,647,822 while the estimated population on creation on October 1, 1996 was put at 1.75million.

TOPOGRAPHY
The State is mainly an upland zone, rising above 250 meters above the sea level. It lies within the area underlain by metamorphic rock of the basement complex. It has a generally undulating land surface with a characteristic landscape that consists of old plains broken by step-sided out-crops dome rocks that may occur singularly or in groups or ridges.
Such rocks out-crops exist mainly at Efon-Alaaye, Ikere-Ekiti and Okemesi-Ekiti. The State is dotted with rugged hills.
The notable ones among them are Ikere-Ekiti Hills in the southern part, Efon-Alaaye Hills in the western boundary and Ado-Ekiti Hills in the central part.Close

The church began several years ago as a small congregation but has rapidly grown now. The original church was situated on the edge of the tropical forest and swamp area on the outskirts of Lagos. This area is now a base for prayer and meditation…Read More

The church began several years ago as a small congregation but has rapidly grown now. The original church was situated on the edge of the tropical forest and swamp area on the outskirts of Lagos. This area is now a base for prayer and meditation by T. B. Joshua. Visitors to the Synagogue church are usually taken out to this remote swamp area for a visit. We saw crocodiles here but do you know there are no mosquitos whatsoever - this place is too holy for them!! Close

Hearing the testimonies in the Synagogue Church of once barren women giving thanksgiving to God for the birth of their babies. During the service there is much joy over this and the western visitors are allowed to hold the babies and dance for joy with…Read More

Hearing the testimonies in the Synagogue Church of once barren women giving thanksgiving to God for the birth of their babies. During the service there is much joy over this and the western visitors are allowed to hold the babies and dance for joy with them. These Nigerians sure know how to worship and the beat of the african drums adds to the enjoyment. This is me pictured with one of the babies and mother. Don`t you just love the headgear of the Nigerian women too - they have such a unique style. Close