Places
Inside Gidan Makama: The historic house preserving Kano’s past
September 18, 2026
Inside Gidan Makama: The historic house preserving Kano’s past
Some places tell their history through monuments. Others preserve it in objects locked behind glass. At Gidan Makama, the objects…
The traditions behind Oguta Lake: Imo State
September 12, 2026
The traditions behind Oguta Lake: Imo State
There is more to Oguta Lake than what meets the eye. Beyond the boats, fishing and the famous point where…
Jabi Lake is getting a major makeover
September 4, 2026
Jabi Lake is getting a major makeover
Abuja has plenty of places to hang out when you just want to relax, but some spots have become almost…
Gashaka Gumti: Nigeria’s wildest national park
August 28, 2026
Gashaka Gumti: Nigeria’s wildest national park
There are places in Nigeria that are easy to visit. You book a hotel, drive for a few hours, take…
The Ikom Monoliths: The Mysterious Stone Circles of Cross River
August 21, 2026
The Ikom Monoliths: The Mysterious Stone Circles of Cross River
Somewhere in Cross River, stones have been standing in circles for centuries. But these are not the kind of stones…
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…