Amazing places in Nigeria you won’t believe exist in Nigeria
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1. Gurara waterfall, Niger state
Gurara Waterfalls is located in Gurara, a local government area of Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The waterfalls is approximately 30 metres in height and it lies on the Gurara river along the Suleja-Minna Road
2. Sand dunes of Yobe
Located in Geidam, Yobe, Nigeria, these sand dunes are just like those found in Dubai 😁. You can do that desert safari in Nigeria
3.The Awhum waterfall
It is 30 metres high and is located in udi LGA,Enugu state, Nigeria.The locals believe the water has healing powers and is capable of driving away evil spirits if used. The Awhum Waterfall is also a popular tourist location in Nigeria
4.Oguta Lake
Located in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria; within the equatorial rainforest region of Niger Delta. One part of Oguta Lake in Imo State, Nigeria is blue, the other part is brown. But they never mix
5. Nike Art Gallery
Nike Art Gallery is also an amazing place to visit in Nigeria, a vacation here will surely reveal your latent talent. It is an ultra-modern art gallery located in Lagos with a wide array of artistic figures and contents.
6. Matsirga waterfall is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Africa. Located in Kaduna state, the view of this waterfall is exceptional. It is so popular that a Madikiya Heritage Resort is being developed to make sure that both tourists and visitors feel relaxed and at home.
7. Yankari National Park
It is a large wildlife park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria. It covers an area of about 2,244 square kilometres and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna
8.Obudu Cattle Ranch
Located in Cross-River state
this is the most popular tourist attractions in Nigeria. it’s is actually located on a plateau at the Sankwala mountains. It’s weather conditions here are amazing
9.Ogbunike Caves
Located in Anambra state the ogbunike Caves is actually a collection of caves linked together by small tunnels and passageways. It is undoubtedly one of the biggest tourist attractions in the South East. Nature is very beautiful
10. Highland Tea 🍵 plantation is the biggest tea plantation in West Africa, covering about 615 hectares. 📍Kakara, Mambilla Plateau, Taraba, Nigeria.
11. This is Nigeria!! Edo state to be precise
A community called Egori
Nigeria is beautiful
12. Kajuru Castle, Kaduna
Kajuru Castle is a medieval style castle located in Kaduna State. The castle was built by a German expatriate and was completed in 1989 taking over 8 years to build. It is a 45 minute drive from Kaduna and currently serves as a resort for tourists.
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The first Woman who ruled an African kingdom for over 30 years in the 16th century. One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa 🌍 in the 16th century
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Queen Amina, was a warrior Queen of the Zaria Emirate, which is in modern day Nigeria 🇳🇬 — At a time when men dominated most aspects of life, Amina the Queen of Zazzau emerged. A skillful Hausa warrior,
she commanded a vast army which conquered many territories and greatly expanded her kingdom.
African feminist ancestors. Commonly known as the warrior Queen, Queen Amina of Zaria was the first woman to become the Sarauniya (Queen) in a male-dominated society.
The Story of how Mary Slessor Stopped the killing of Twins but sadly died of Fever.
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Killing new-born twins was common practice in the 19th century among the Ibibio people of Nigeria, but one Scotswoman went to great lengths to put an end to this.
Aberdeen-born Mary Slessor was one of the few missionaries in Africa who learnt the local language, adapted to the native customs and environment and gained the trust of the locals in order to make a truly positive impact.
This is Iyake suspended lake at Ado Awaye in Oyo State
The only recognized suspended/hanging lake in Africa and one of the only two in the world.
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The villagers believe that beneath the lake exists another world that looks like the earth, and whoever transits into that world by diving into the lake will never be able to return to this world.
The Iyake Lake was discovered around 1500.AD. According to the tour guide, the lake is bottomless and no one is allowed to swim or go into it
The Story of Nigeria’s first millionaire, Candido Da Rocha.
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Chief Candido Joao Da Rocha ( 1860 – March 11, 1959) was a Nigerian businessman, landowner and creditor who owned Water House on Kakawa Street, Lagos Island,
and was the proprietor of the now defunct Bonanza Hotel in Lagos. He held the chieftaincy title of the Lodifi of Ilesa.
Da Rocha, a native of Ilesha, was born to the family of Joao Esan Da Rocha, a former slave; his father was 10 years old when he was captured as a slave in about 1840 and Candido was born in the Bahia region of Brazil.
King Jaja of Opobo (1821-1891), the wealthiest and most powerful monarch in the Niger Delta and sole founder of Opobo, was Igbo.
Born in his native Umuduruoha, Amaigbo, present-day, Imo State, and named Mbanaso Okwaraozurumbaa at birth
he was captured by slave traders and sold into captivity in Bonny at the age of 12, where he earned his way out of slavery having also adopted the Ijaw-Ibani culture.