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History of Owerri

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History of Owerri Owerri was founded about the 14th century by a man regarded as founding father and his name is Ekwem Oha. His mother's name was Arugo. He fled from Umuori Village, Uratta in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State when his life was threatened by his younger brother Ndum. The threat to his life arose from the dispute over the sharing of the Funeral Cow slaughtered when their father Oha the aristocrat and embodiment of royalty died. The first son (Opara in Igbo) Ekwem was to provide the funeral cow as demanded by custom. He did not have the means to do so. He appealed to his younger brother Ndum popularly known as Ndumoha to buy the cow, which he did. Ndum asked for the head, heart and other parts of the cow that go to the first son in keeping with custom. His reason being that he Ndum, bought the funeral cow. Ekwem turned down his request and a quarrel ensued. The elders (Oha Uratta) were invited to settle the dispute. They did so by allowing tradition to p...
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The History of Sarkin Muhammad Rumfa

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Muhammad Dan Yakubu,  known as  Muhammad Rumfa  was the  Sultan  of  Kano  from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signaled the rise of the Sultanate's commercial dominance in the region. Under the guidance of famed Berber Scholar,  Muhammad Al-Maghili , he was also responsible for much of the  Islamization  of Kano. In total, the Kano Chronicle attributed twelve innovations to him including; extending the city walls, building a large palace, the  Gidan Rumfa , promoting slaves to governmental positions and establishing the  Kurmi Market . Rumfa's reforms also proved to be the catalyst that would propel Kano to its political peak, resulting in the first Kanoan Empire under his grandson  Muhammad Kisoki . His era of oligarchs came to be eponymously known as the "Rumfawa", and would last until their replacement by the "Kutumbawa" in 1623. Muhammad Rumfa is considered by ...
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Nigeria's Dick Tiger won the fight in the 7th round.⠀

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On August 10, 1963, the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan hosted the first ever boxing world title fight in Africa. The match was initially slated for July 13, 1963. This was for the Middleweight Championship of the World belt and was fought between Nigeria's own Dick Tiger and Gene Fullmer of the USA.⠀ ⠀ Nigeria's Dick Tiger won the fight in the 7th round.⠀ ⠀ #boxinghistory #nigeria #omalichahistory
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Killi-we Nwachukwu, born in 1941, a native of Mbaitolu in Imo state.

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Killi-we Nwachukwu, born in 1941, a native of Mbaitolu in Imo state. He was for more than 25 years celebrated as a homegrown Nigerian superman. Some of his feats of strength included pulling moving cars, lifting buses, getting run over by cars, e.t.c. #omalichahistory
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Idanre hill is one of the most awesome and beautiful natural landscapes in Ondo State.

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The Idanre Hill, or Oke Idanre is located in Idanre town in Ondo State of southwestern Nigeria. Views from the Idanre Hills. The Idanre hill is well-known. Idanre Hill is a beautiful hill with 682 steps from the ground. It's not an easy climb, but it's totally worth the Journey. There are about 5 huts on the way up ... The  Idanre  hill is well-known for its landscape. Its wide variety on cultural sites as 'Owa's Palace', shrines, The Old Court, Belfry, Agbooogun footprint, thunder water (Omi Apaara) and burial grounds have since brought the location fame and the nation's nomination for the  UNESCO World Heritage Site  shortlist. It resides 3000 ft (914.4meters) above sea level and houses a unique ecosystem upon which the cultural landscape has Integrated. Idanre Hills is located on a Precambrian igneous batholith that is about 500 Million years old, and is cut by several large fracture that form dee...
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Erin Ijesha Waterfall is one of the popular waterfalls in Nigeria.

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Erin Ijesha Waterfall is one of the popular waterfalls in Nigeria. Erin Ijesha is a seven-step waterfall located in the heart of Osun State. Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria.  Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. The waterfalls were discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa. However, according to The Nation,"Olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 AD". Another source has it that the tourist site was discovered by a woman called Akinla, founder of Erin-Ijesha town and a granddaughter of Oduduwa, during the migration of Ife people to Erin- Ijesa. The fall features seven levels, on top of which the village Abake is located. The Erin Ijesha Waterfalls is a popular excursion point for schools around the neighbourho...
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Shuwarin, one of the largest date markets in Jigawa State

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At Shuwarin, one of the largest date markets in Jigawa State, commuters are attracted with different varieties. Situated along the Kano-Maiduguri highway in Kiyawa Local Government Area, the market is home to hundreds of youths, who rely on the business to eke out a living. Kano/Jigawa Chronicle observed that most of the young date sellers stylishly arrange a variety of the commodity as samples on their tables to attract the travellers’ attention, while those with little capital hawk it inside a tray in the market and other parts of the highway.
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