NIGERIA HAS WON EIGHT OUT OF TEN OF THE WOMEN’S AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS TOURNAMENT
In December 2016, the Super Falcons won their 10th African Women’s Cup of Nations title which they also took home in 1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2014. Only Equatorial Guinea in 2008 and 2012 has managed to wrestle the African soccer crown away from the Nigerian women in the last 10 […]
The Nigerian Wedding (Part 1)
The average Nigerian will have two weddings: traditional wedding and white wedding. The traditional wedding process depends on what part of Nigeria the bride is from. Nigeria as we know is very multicultural and the traditional weddings usually favour the bride. Telling this story from the eastern Nigeria where I am from, once Mr. Lover […]
Baturiya Bird Sanctuary
Located in the Kiri Kassma area of Jigawa State, northern Nigeria, Baturiya Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s dream. This wetland area attracts birds from across the globe – and now, as the United Nations recognizes the sanctuary as a tourist location of international significance, it’s not only the birds that are flocking to Baturiya. […]
Udi Hills
Stretched and sprawled magnificently 240 metres above sea-level, Udi Hills is the biggest tourist attraction in the South-Eastern Nigeria State of Enugu. It is not surprising that it attracts visitors from all over the world as it is a vantage point that provides a picturesque view of the ancient Enugu city. Providing a backdrop for […]
SHERE HILLS
Tucked in Jos, the capital of Plateau state in the middle belt region of Nigeria is Shere hills with its undulating rocks and rock formations with peaks and dips that would please the most ardent rock/mountain climber. Plateau state as the name rightly connotes us peppered with scenic ranges of hills, rocks and valleys. According […]
‘76’, marks major international European showcase as only Nigerian Film at The BFI London Film Festival 2016 whilst receiving Former Nigerian Head of State, General Obasanjo’s endorsement”
‘76’ Inspired by true events, set in 1976, six years after the end of the civil war in Nigeria, sees the heavily pregnant woman’s life crumbles when the news of her husband’s involvement in a botched military coup attempt hits the headlines. ‘76’ celebrates the quality of the true African woman by exploring the usually […]
6# The Kwa Falls
Backdrop for the 2002 Miss World photo shoot, water from the Kwa Falls flows to join the Great Kwa River in the east of Calabar and empties into the Cross River estuary. Situated on the fringes of the Cross River National Park and Ibad Oil Palm Estate, Kwa Falls covers the closest access to tropical […]
5# Calabar Cemetery
Another major tourist attraction in Calabar is the cemetery, which is located near the Street of Eyamba. From here you can get a beautiful view of both the city and the river. This cemetery is also well known for Mary Slessor’s tomb. Slessor was a missionary from Scotland. ALSO SEE: DUKE TOWN
4# Duke Town
The resting place of Mary Slessor, an advocate against the killing of twins in Calabar, at the Duke Town Presbyterian Cemetery, this part of Calabar is the highest point in the City. With its great view of the city and creek it is one of the major tourist attractions in Calabar. The church situated in […]
3# Calabar Museum
The Calabar Museum houses Calabar’s history in photographs, texts and reconstructions. Seated in the heart of the city overlooking the waterfront and next door to the Government house, the museum holds artifacts and historical relics of the traditional people reflecting their culture and general lifestyle. Some of the antiques there date back to the 15th […]