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The Marshall Caves: Inside Bauchi’s mysterious rock shelters

The Marshall Caves: Inside Bauchi’s mysterious rock shelters

If you visit the sandstone cliffs in Yankari National Park, there is a good chance you would not notice anything…
The Dufuna Canoe: The 8,000-year-old treasure hidden in Yobe

The Dufuna Canoe: The 8,000-year-old treasure hidden in Yobe

In 1987, Mallam Ya’u was digging a well in Dufuna, Yobe State, looking for water for his cattle when his…
The ancient salt makers of Keana

The ancient salt makers of Keana

Pick up a packet of salt in any supermarket today and you probably will not give it a second thought.…
The railway towns that built modern Nigeria

The railway towns that built modern Nigeria

Today, it is hard to imagine Nigeria without its highways. Millions of people travel by road every day, while goods…
The mystery beneath Sungbo’s Eredo

The mystery beneath Sungbo’s Eredo

When people talk about places worth visiting in Nigeria, the conversation usually revolves around beaches, waterfalls, game reserves or ancient…
5 most expensive places to live in Lagos Island

5 most expensive places to live in Lagos Island

Lagos has always been expensive, but some parts of the city now operate on an entirely different level financially. In…
Bauchi 2026 Durbar and the Business of Tradition

Bauchi 2026 Durbar and the Business of Tradition

The city of Bauchi moved to a different rhythm during the 2026 Durbar, as thousands gathered for one of Northern…
Ilu Aje: The mysterious Nigerian town of witches

Ilu Aje: The mysterious Nigerian town of witches

The first thing people hear is the nickname, not the history. Ilu Aje, widely translated as “Town of Witches”, sits…
5 parks in Lagos to visit for a picnic

5 parks in Lagos to visit for a picnic

Lagos is a city that moves without pause. From dawn till late evening, people are negotiating traffic, juggling work, and…
Igbo-Ora: The Nigerian town where twins are everywhere

Igbo-Ora: The Nigerian town where twins are everywhere

In the heart of Oyo State lies Igbo-Ora, a town like no other in Nigeria, or perhaps the world. Walk…
5 hidden places in Nigeria you hardly hear about

5 hidden places in Nigeria you hardly hear about

The holiday season is fast approaching, and as usual, people will start looking for where to go. Most times, the…
Places to visit to really appreciate Nigeria

Places to visit to really appreciate Nigeria

Social media is always showing off beaches in Bali, cafés in Paris, and rooftops in Cape Town. But Nigeria, too,…
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