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Imo state tourism

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Imo is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies in the South East of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city. Located in the south-eastern region of Nigeria , it occupies the area between the lower River Niger and the upper and middle Imo River . Oguta Lake, Oguta Oguta Lake is the largest natural lake in Imo State and is supposed to have originated from a natural depression. The lake is of immense value to the people of Oguta, Orsu, Nkwesi and Awo. In the colonial era, the Oguta Lake was a port for the evacuation of palm products and the relics of the jetties used by the United African Company (U. A. C.) still exist today. During the civil war, the Oguta Lake was a marine base for the Biafran Navy. Visitors can take a cruise on the lake or play a round of golf on the 18-hole course on the bank of the lake.   Imo Wonderlake Resort, Oguta This is the second largest freshwater lake in Nigeria and it is surrounded with evergreen environs of the poetic beau

Alert .... for hoilday makers in or to Miami

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About ten cases of zika virus confirmed in Miami, so holiday makers are advised to be careful especially pregnant mothers. The authority issues warning to women who intend having babies and visited Miami of recent,   to hold on for about eight weeks and go for test before conception. What is zika? Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito ( Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus ). These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night. ·   Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pregnancy/index.html NOTE: There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika. www.floridahealth.gov

What exactly is the economic importance of trains in Nigeria?

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I had a chat with a senior friend today and he mentioned this about the introduction of train service in Nigeria. He said it will definitely have a positive effect on the economy. Some of the areas he highlighted were: 1. Safety 2. Time will be saved 3. Goods will move freely 4. The free movement of goods will bring down the cost of products 5. People can live in the neighboring states and work in the capital 7. Decongestion on our roads These are some of his thoughts. Kindly share your opinion

How important is tourism...!

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Nigerians celebrating their own. In Abuja, we have beautiful sites that are breathe taking. The Abuja tour takes tourist round the city to see and know more about the federal capital.

Building Nigerian tourism....

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                                                          Abuja tour This is an initiative of Excella travels in collaboration with sightseeing company in Nigeria to boost tourism in Nigeria. A tour around the city of Abuja is packaged to take tourist round the city which is the capital of Nigeria. Abuja has lots of beautiful sights with interesting history which excites tourist anytime they hear them. Below are pictures from the last tour... www.excellaservices.com For enquiries: info@excellaservices.com

Visit Australia and taste......

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                                              Australian delicacies We are taking a look at what Australians love to eat, so when next you visit ensure you have a taste of any of these: 1. Crocodile Although crocodile leather is made into wallets, belts and handbags, its meat is consumed by locals -- though it’s definitely more of a delicacy and not widespread. 2. Emu The Australian native animal works well when smoked and served cold or as a pizza topping. Emu actually has a few times the iron content of beef. It’s virtually fat-free and is low in cholesterol. 3. Barramundi Perhaps the most Australian of all fish varieties, Barramundi gets its name from the Aboriginal language meaning “large-scaled river fish.” It's served in restaurants across the country. Best pan-fried or seared skin-side first (rarely battered or deep fried), it’s often dished up as a fish steak with a herbed oil. 4. Hamburger with beetroot Place the lamb in the bowl of a food proc

How can this happen in India???

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                                                       Tour                                 5 Nights Itinerary Covering                                                                                                                            Overview Darjeeling- Kalimpong- Gangtok tour spans for 6 days and offers you wonderful chance to visit some of the iconic monasteries, holy shrines, pristine lakes, hills and memorials of India. This short tour is an amazing mélange of scenic beauty, entertainment options and tourist attractions. Our collection of destinations and their attractions is amazingly planned for those who are looking for a good outing with their dear ones. Get familiar with monasteries of Gangtok, nurseries of Kalimpong and tea farms of Darjeelin

Tiv culture....!

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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,