FOCUS ON DELTA STATE CULTURE AND TOURISM Delta or Delta State is an oil and agricultural producing state of Nigeria, situated in the region known as the South-South geo-political zone with a population of 4,098,291 (males: 2,674,306; females: 2,024,085). [3] Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , the former Federal Minister of Finance and Coordinating of Economy and former World Bank Managing Director, is from the state. The capital city is Asaba , located at the northern end of the state, with an estimated area of 762 square kilometres (294 sq mi), while Warri is the economic nerve center of the state and also the most populated located in the southern end of the state. The state has a total land area of 16,842 square kilometres (6,503 sq mi). Delta State has scores of attractions that are simply compelling. Fascinating palaces, historic sites, monuments, birthplaces of famous people, traditional festival, crafts centres - name it - are all here. Examples
One of such wonders is hiding in Nigeria , in Imo state, within the rainforests of the Niger-Delta . In Imo State, there are two angry rivers flow side-by-side without ever coming together, namely Oguta Lake and Orashi river. Water flows into it mainly from the Njaba river and to a lesser degree, the Uju , Awbana and Urashi rivers. It is two of these rivers that flow side-by-side, parallel to each other, without ever coming together. Oguta Lake is a lean finger lake formed by the damming of the lower Njaba river, it is the largest natural lake, it is popularly known as Ogbuide while Orashi is a river of the lower Niger River basin, and a tributary of Oguta Lake and they are both in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria The Mystery behind Orashi and Ogbuide: 2 Igbo Rivers that cannot come together no matter how you try. However the Lake Consist of two very angry rivers, called Orashi and Ogbuide. The two rivers can never mix no matter how you try, and they also has different colour.
FOCUS ON ENUGU STATE CULTURE AND TOURISM COAL CITY STATE Enugu, usually referred to as Enugu State to distinguish it from the city of Enugu, is a state in southeastern Nigeria. Its capital is Enugu, from which the state – created in 1991 from the old Anambra State – derives its name. Wikipedia Founded : August 27, 1991 Area : 7,161 km² Area code : 042 Cities & Towns Other important cities and towns include Nsukka, OjiRiver, Awgu, Nkanu, Ezza, OgboduAba, Lejja, Amaokwe, Umana, Achi, Opi, lnyi and Ngwo, Nenwe and Oduma etc. [tab:Attractions] Nike Lake Resort Situated on the banks of the Nike Lake in Nike town, a short 15 minutes drive from the local airport and only 10 minutes from Enugu metropolis, Nike lake resort is an ideal spot for leisure, picnicking, weddings, private parties and banquets. The resort is managed by the famous African Sun Hotels. Iheneke Lake This is a tropical lake with maximum density during
FOCUS ON BAYELSA STATE CULTURE AND TOURISM " The Pride Of The Nation" Bayelsa is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State . Its capital is Yenagoa . The four main languages spoken are Izon, Nembe, Epie-Atissa, and Ogbia . Like the rest of Nigeria, English is the official language. The state was formed in 1996 from part of Rivers State and is thus one of the newest states of the Nigerian federation THE THREE MAJOR CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN BAYELSA The rich cultural heritage of Bayelsa State is expressed by variety of her festivals through which the people recreate their past and reposition their culture to the present. Virtually every community in Bayelsa State has their own unique of celebrating their cultural feast. Some of the notable ones are; LAKE EFI FISHING FESTIVAL This is a major festival that take
FOCUS ON AKWA IBOM CULTURE AND TOURISM Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria . It is located in the coastal southern part of the country, lying between latitudes 4°32′N and 5°33′N, and longitudes 7°25′E and 8°25′E. The state is bordered on the east by Cross River State , on the west by Rivers State and Abia State , and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and the southernmost tip of Cross River State. Akwa Ibom is one of Nigeria’s 36 states, with a population of over 5 million people and more than 10 million people in diaspora. It was created in 1987 from the former Cross River State and is currently the highest oil- and gas-producing state in the country. The state’s capital is Uyo , with over 500,000 inhabitants. Akwa Ibom has an airport ( Akwa Ibom International Airport ) and two major seaports on the Atlantic Ocean with a proposed construction of a world-class seaport Ibaka Seaport at Oron. The state also boasts of a 30,000-seater ultramodern sports complex . Akwa Ibom state is
EMIRATE AIRLINES - BAGGAGE INFO Emirates has one of the world’s most generous baggage policies. When flying with Emirates you can enjoy the following checked baggage allowances: Weight concept 30kg in Economy Class 40kg in Business Class 50kg in First Class For tickets issued on or after 15th November 2014 Individual items with total dimensions (length + width + height) exceeding 300cm (118 inches) cannot be transported as checked baggage, and must be sent as cargo or freight. There are no exceptions to this rule. For tickets issued prior to 15th November 2014 Items beyond 300cm (118 inches) and up to 400cm (157 inches) in length may be accepted in exceptional cases. Please contact your local Emirates office for details at least seven working days prior to travelling with such items. Items exceeding this limit must be referred to Emirates SkyCargo (Opens an external website in a new tab) . If the free baggage allowance is exceeded, normal excess charges apply. Bag
Jigawa State is one of thirty-six states that constitute Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is situated in the north-western part of the country between latitudes 11.00 ° N to 13.00 ° N and longitudes 8.00 ° E to 10.15 ° E. Kano State and Katsina State border Jigawa to the west, Bauchi State to the east and Yobe State to the northeast. To the north, Jigawa shares an international border with Zinder Region in The Republic of Niger , which is a unique opportunity for cross-border trading activities. Government readily took advantage of this by initiating and establishing a Free-Trade Zone at the Border town of Maigatari of country of Niger. Wawan Rafi Lake Wawan Rafi is situated in Kazaure and it has a scenic environment. The lake is an holiday resort that offers water sport activities such as fishing, boating etc. Golf course and other recreational activities are also taking place there. Range of Quasite Rocks Range of Quasite Rocks located at Amarya
Marriage in Tiv land Tiv (sometimes pronounced as Tivi) is an ethno-linguistic group or nation in West Africa. They number approximately thirteen million two hundred thousand individuals in Nigeria and Cameroon. In Nigeria, most speakers are found in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba . Tiv marriage forms can be seen through four basic phases. 1.The earliest was yamshe, marriage by exchange: a man who needed a wife located another man who had the same need. 2.They then exchanged their sisters or daughters as wives. Next, there was the kwase-ngohol / tsuen / k ô run, marriage by capture. This was divided into two. -There was, first, the forceful snatching of a wife from her husband that in Akiga ’ s words was usually done by some “ scoundrel[s] ” who could fall on a travelling couple and take the wife and sometimes, even harass her husband. This form of marriage, by which the Tiv themselves lost many of their women during their migration,
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