Places
The Marshall Caves: Inside Bauchi’s mysterious rock shelters
August 15, 2026
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
August 7, 2026
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
July 31, 2026
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
July 24, 2026
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
July 3, 2026
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
May 15, 2026
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
March 30, 2026
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
January 30, 2026
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
November 21, 2025
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
November 19, 2025
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
November 7, 2025
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
October 30, 2025
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,…