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One of the most prominent historical facts about Nigeria is that Mary Slessor, a missionary from Scotland, stopped the killing of twins in the country, precisely from her base in Calabar where she was Initially posted from Scotland by the Presbyterian church to work as a missionary. Well, she also …

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Nigeria is Arochukwu waterfall. The amazing scenery at this place is worth experiencing first hand. This waterfall is located in Amannagwu, Arochukwu, in Arochukwu local government area of Abia state. The place has the potentials of yielding millions of dollars per annum …

A lot of weird creatures exist in this world but there are some that actually there are some that are not just bizarre but hilarious, especially when you consider their name. One of such creatures is the ‘Penis Fish’. This animal which has been existing for a long while recently …

Atu is one of the fiercest yet most exciting masquerades you can find in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. You rarely see it anywhere but I was able to trace this masquerade to Oraifite, a community in Anambra State, Nigeria. Atu is an animal which means Buffalo in English …

Artificial fish spawning is a process of fish fertilization that is done by fish farmers. The natural fertilization takes place in the wild, that is, at the stream or river where fish engage in fertilization naturally. Induced breeding is involved in artificial fish spawning. A mature female fish is injected …

Ipia Agba is a festival that takes place in Enugwu-Ukwu every 26th day of December. Ipia Agba is a masquerade flogging festival that attracts interesting prices for winners. This is the 2021 edition featuring over 35 fights among Iga masquerades in Enugwu-Ukwu located in Njikoka local government area of Anambra …

Iyi Oma is one of the streams in Obodoukwu, a community in Ideator-North local government area of Imo State. It is the most beautiful stream in the entire community where any tourist would like to spent quality time. This edition of rural news tourism is filled with excitement. I visited …

This dancing competition took place between different masquerades among which are Oju Nkita Anya Masquerade, Mgbadike Masquerade and Enyi Ka Enyi Masquerade. These are very colourful and energetic masquerades that featured during the dancing competition at Obodoukwu day 2021 celebration. Obodoukwu is in Ideator-North local government area of Imo State. …

King Jaja of Opobo was among the most prominent leaders and successful businessmen during the early colonial era. His activities in the palm oil business in West Africa marked him out as one of the smartest businessmen to have come out of the African continent. Opobo land is one of …

The Bridge of No Return is one of the sad reminders of the darkest part of Africa’s history which is slave trade. The bridge is located on the bank of the Ikot Abasi sea, in Akwa Ibom state,Nigeria. It was built as a floating bridge originally in 1795. Captured slaves …

Aju Mbaise is one of the most popular options for mothers during the period after child delivery. This is a wrap of leaves and tree barks boiled to produce special pepper soup or taken like that by mothers to help them reclaim their bodies immediately after child delivery. Aju Mbaise …

Lord Frederick Lugard is a name that will continue to remain evergreen for as long as Nigeria’ exists. This is the name of the Governor General of Nigeria who signed the document that officially announced the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914. He lived between 1858 to 1945. …

Travelling through the waterways is common among residents of riverine areas in Nigeria. The waterway in Cross River state leads to Nigeria/Cameroon border, into the Atlantic Ocean. It is really a massive waterway. You find yourself in the middle of nowhere right at the center of the sea. You don’t …

One of the most popular local snacks in Nigeria is roasted plantain popularly called Bole. It is used as snacks by some while eaten as whole meal by many others. Some eat it with groundnuts while others take it with beans and oil, well garnished with onions, vegetables and other …

Palm wine is one of the best local drinks enjoyed by both the male and female gender in Nigeria. Mbaise land in Imo State Nigeria has some of the best palm wine tappers in the entire state. They have fresh wine with fantastic taste in that part of the state. …