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Driving through Enugu's snaking highway on the edge of the cliff is nail-biting enough without the phantom screams from the haunted mines underneath. Anyone who has passed this route doesn't need any further explanation. Milliken Hill Forest Reserve Enugu Milliken Hill road is a 4.8km long and narrow highway at the cliff edge of the hill, constructed in colonial times due to coal discovery on the hill. It was named after the head engineer who designed the road. Beneath the hill is Iva Valley, the popular old coal mines which gave Enugu its slogan — the coal city. Milliken Hill is a famous tourist attraction in the beautiful city of Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria. The hill which is about 100 meters above sea level, offers a beautiful standpoint for a panoramic view of Enugu metropolis, at the foot of the hill is the first road that leads into the city of Enugu. Beneath the hills are tunnels, coal mines as well as the Iva valley. The Milken Hill ca

Eme River This river is situated in Mbu-Akpoti, Isi-Uzo, Enugu, Nigeria. Mbu geographical coordinates are 6° 48' 0" North, 7° 36' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Mbu.  Image by: Onah Chris from Mbu Akpoti, a graduate of tourism from University of Nigeria Nsukka, currently serving in karfi in Kano State.

ONÍKÒYÍ  Ikoyi is the most affluent Area in Lagos state.  It is popular with the extreme upper class residents of Nigeria. It is believed to be the wealthiest community in Nigeria. It is located on the Lagos Island and historically  it was developed mainly for the British expatriate during the colonial era. Ikoyi is thought to have the most expensive real estate on the entire African continent.  Life in Ikoyi is extremely blissful due to the serenity and most conducive green vegetation that surrounds the entire community. The sweet melody of songs from Nightingales, Lovebirds, Parakeets, Parrots and other pleasant birds are the sounds that wakes you up in this "Garden of Eden" of Lagos. Unfortunately, the Ancient ÌKÒYÍ that gave birth to this land in Lagos never enjoyed this peaceful and serenity as enjoyed today by the Lagos-Ikoyi.  It was the land of brave warriors and Calvary officers who became the elite corps of the ÒYÓ army. Instead of perceiving the sweet loving birds

Obudu Mountain Resort  (formerly known as the  Obudu Cattle Ranch ) is a ranch and resort on the Obudu-Plateau in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. It was developed in 1951 by M. McCaughley, a Scot who first explored the mountain-ranges in 1949. He camped on the mountaintop of the Oshie-Ridge on the Sankwala-Mountains for a month before returning with Mr. Hugh Jones, a fellow rancher, in 1951. Together with Dr Crawfeild, they developed the Obudu Cattle Ranch. ✍🏻 Alice Michael's visit to Obudu Mountain Resort. The Obudu Mountain Resort Obudu Mountain Resort is one of Africa’s finest and most interesting and spectacular tourist destinations. Obudu Mountain Resort is located in the highlands and deep tropical forests of Cross River State with a temperate climate at about 45 miles from the border with Cameroon. If you are a tourist looking for a mix of adventure and idyllic tranquillity, then Obudu Cattle Ranch is the place to be. With rich natural veget

At 2,419 meters, the Chappal Waddi Mountain is considered as the highest peak in Nigeria. It is located on Mambilla, near the border with Cameroon and in the Gashaka Gumti Forest Reserve. Climbing this mountain is not for the faint-hearted and takes quite a number of days.

Gembu is a town found on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State of Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Sardauna Local Government Area (formerly "Mambilla") in Taraba state. Sitting at an average elevation of about 1,348 meters (4,423 ft) above sealevel, it is among the high elevated towns in Nigeria.

The  Gobarau Minaret  (var.  Gobirau ,  Goborau ) is a 15-metre (50 ft) minaret located in the center of the city of Katsina, Northern Nigeria. As an early example of Muslim architecture in a city known as a theological center, the tower has become a symbol of the city. Gobarau is said to be the first multi-storey building in West Africa, with its construction believed to have been completed during the reign of Sarkin Katsina (King) Muhammadu Korau (1398-1408 AD) -- the first Muslim King of Katsina. Other sources date the structure from the 16th to 18th centuries, with a major reconstruction taking place in the early 20th century. Originally built as the central Mosque of Katsina town, it was later used also as a school. By the beginning of the 16th century, Katsina had become a very important commercial and academic center in Hausaland, and Gobarau mosque had grown into a famed institution of higher Islamic education. Gobarau continued to be Katsina's Central mosque un

The  Kusugu well  is an ancient well located in Daura, Katsina State- Nigeria. The well is famous for its relation to the legend of the hero Bayajidda defeating the snake Sarki. The well and Bayajidda's supposed dagger are now a tourist attraction.

NRI KING LIST Eri 948-1041 Eze Nri Ifikuanim 1043-1089 Eze Nri Namoke 1090-1158 Eze Nri Buife 1159-1259 Eze Nri Omalo 1260-1299 Eze Nri Jiofo 1 1300-1390 Eze Nri Omalonyeso 1391-1464 Eze Nri Anyamata 1465-1511 Eze Nri Fenenu 1512-1582 Eze Nri Agu 1583-1676 Eze Nri Apia and Alike 1677-1700(both died the same day) Eze Nri Ezimilo 1701-1723(Assasinated) Eze Nri Enwenetem 1724-1794 Eze Nri Enweleana 1795-1886 Eze Nri Obalike 1889-1936(Deposed by the British) Eze Nri jiofor II Taabansi Udene 1937-1987 Eze Nri Enweleana II Obidiegwu Onyeso(MFR) 1988-present

The kingdom of Nri, in the Igbo language called Ọ̀ràézè Ǹrì is a medieval Igbo kingdom that originated around AD900 and presently still in existence, although its influence and territory have significantly waned. It is among the oldest existing monarchy in Nigeria and had its capital at Igbo-Ukwu. HISTORY AND ORIGIN Nri is widely asserted to be the motherland and cradle of the Igbo ethnicity. It is also generally believed and widely accepted that Eri was the founder of Nri. The origin of Eri however, is vague. One theory goes that Eri was a divine being sent by Chukwu (God), to make peace, cleanse abominations and provide foods for the Igbo people. Thus in this theory, he descended from the sky. Another explanation of Eri’s ancestry, however, was that Eri is the grandson of the biblical Jacob, and his father is Gad, the 7th son of Jacob. Eri was a high priest to the pharaoh in Egypt. Before the scriptural mass Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, he sensed the impending onslaught of th

A curse was laid on the  river  the Jukuns passed through to  get  into Igala Land. another Princess was buried alive close to the  river .  Fishes  from the  river  were cursed to  never get cooked  so that the Jukun warriors won't  be  able to feed when they penetrate. This river is located at Idah, Igala Land in Kogi State. Inachalo river can also be called "The uncookable Fish River."

Traditionally called the Tapa by the Yorubas, the Nupes trace their origin to Tsoede who fled the court of Idah. The Nupe Kingdom occupies the northern part of the Igala Kingdom, an ethnic group located primarily in the Middle Belt and northern Nigeria. The Nupe call themselves Nupeci and refer to their language as Nupe and are the dominant group in Niger State, an important minority in Kwara State and present in Kogi State as well. Traditionally called the Tapa by the Yorubas, the Nupes trace their origin to Tsoede who fled the court of Idah and established towns along the Niger in the 15th century. The Nupe are divided into different subgroups, including  Batau, Kyedye, Eghagi, Ebe,  and  Benu , along with several others that speak related languages. Some Nupe have always lived outside the group's boundaries, and others have lived in Nupeland. There are probably about 3.5 million Nupes, mostly in Niger State, although a small but growing diaspora of Nupe can be found

Princess Oma odoko was the daughter of Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko, the then king of igala kingdom, who was sacrificed to save her father land during the war between the igala kingdom and the jukun kingdom. Once upon the time! When the prince of jukun kingdom missed his way while hunting, and ran into the igala kingdom. He was there for many months and when he made his intention to go back to his kingdom, known to the Attah of Igala, Attah informed Igala people through his servants that the prince of jukun kingdom wants to return back to his kingdom. On that note, Attah told his people that since the prince has been here for months, it's wise they appreciate his staying by giving him whatever gift each and everyone can provide. In line with the king's instruction, the elders of Igala kingdom gathered enough foodstuffs for him and escorted him down to his kingdom to show their appreciate over his short staying with them. So after a few days, that the prince returned to hi

For some of us who have only heard about the name INIKPI, without knowing who she really is, here is the story for you; There was war between the Bini kingdom and the Igala people. No house was safe. No markets were safe. Even the streams were women and children would fetch water from or have a bath were not safe. The Igala people’s streams were poisoned so that anyone that used the water on the day would die. Fear griped the Igala people for a long time. When the oracle was consulted, it said that their victory could not come unless the princess was buried alive to prevent the inevitable destruction that was hanging on the Igala kingdom during the war with the Binis. Princess Inikpi was the beloved and only daughter of Attah of Igala then Ayegba Oma Idoko, who willingly gave herself to be buried alive. Her father, the Attah of Igala loved his daughter so much. When he was informed of the only solution to the problem by the oracle and some of the eunuchs in his