Travel & History

GUO Transport Company Ltd. is a part of G. U. Okeke & Sons Ltd. which was established in 1980. It is one of the major intercity and interstate transportation service providers in Nigeria and it operates a fleet of contemporary, environmentally friendly vehicles that serves more than 200 locations throughout Nigeria and West Africa. GUO provides millions of passengers with safe, fun, and economical travel each year. The company has...

Makurdi is the richest local government in Benue State, and it is also the Benue State capital and home to the Tivs, the sixth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. There are several other rich LGAs in Benue. Many of these local governments earn their fortunes from allocations, shares from Value Added Tax (VAT), personal income tax, special levies, income from investments, property and tenant rates, court fines, and other...

The northern region of Nigeria has some of the poorest states in Nigeria and some of them are Sokoto, Gombe, and Jigawa. This does not mean that the South is completely free of being on the list. These poor states are mostly marred by low Gross Domestic Productivity, lack of basic amenities, percentage of people living under less than $1.90 a day, and even security challenges among others. Other factors...

The Benue state Postal code or zip code is 970001; however, this code cannot be used for paper works as each of the 23 Local Government Areas in the state has its unique postal code.  Benue State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria. It is one of the seven states created in 1976 and it has its capital as Markurdi. Nicknamed the "Food Basket of the...

Benue State was created on 3 February 1976 and it is made up of 23 Local Governments, including the capital city, Makurdi. The local governments are further situated in the 3 senatorial districts of Benue - the "Food Basket of the Nation." The north-central state is made up of diverse ethnic groups known as Tiv, Idoma, and Igede. Benue State was carved out of Benue-Plateau and Kwara States; and...

The Bayelsa Postal code or zip code is 560001; however, it should be noted that each Local Government Area in Bayelsa state has its unique postal code.  Bayelsa state is a state in the south southern region of Nigeria. Created in 1996, Bayelsa state is located in the core of the Niger Delta. It was carved out from Rivers State, and its capital is Yenagoa. Bayelsa state has its major...

There are 27 local governments in Borno state, they are: Abadam, Askira-Uba, Bama, Bayo, Biu, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gubio Guzamala Gwoza Hawul, Jere, Kaga, Kala/Balge, Kondunga, Kukawa, Kwaya, Kusar, Mafa, Magumeri, Maiduguri, Marte, Mobbar, Monguno, Ngala, Nganzai, Shani. Borno State is a state in north-eastern Nigeria and its capital is Maiduguri. Nicknamed “Home of Peace”, Borno state is largely an agrarian state and a major source of freshwater fish in...

There are eight local governments in Bayelsa State and they are Yenegoa, Ekeremor, Brass, Nembe, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Southern Ijaw, Ogbia, and Sagbama. These local governments play a crucial role in the administration and governance of Bayelsa State, ensuring the delivery of public services to the residents and promoting grassroots development. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman who oversees the affairs of the area. In this article, we will explore...

The major tribes in Benue State include Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Akweya, Jukun, Etulo, Abakpa, Agatu, and Nyifon. Benue State is located in Nigeria's North-Central region and is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic groups. The Tiv people are known for their agricultural prowess, while the Idoma and Igede are known for their rich history, festivals, and traditional practices. The Jukun people, on the other hand, have a...

Funmilayo Kuti was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria in 1951 at the age of 51. Famous as the mother of the Afrobeats sensation, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, she was a women's rights activist, educationist, and politician born on 25 October 1900. Before Funmilayo Ransome Anikulapo Kuti broke the jinx and drove as a woman in Nigeria, indigenous men had driven cars for over 3 decades in...

Road signs (or traffic signs) are signs erected at the side of or above roads to give instructions or provide information to road users, both drivers and pedestrians. Road signs, including colors or pictures, can inform or serve as a warning to road users to ensure they are safe from potential driving hazards and situations.    Traffic signs are mostly pictures used to convey messages, like animal crossing or children...

Nigeria is home to several local governments with significant economic and financial power. The most notable is Lagos Island Local Government, the richest local government in Nigeria. It is followed by Ikeja Local Government, Abuja Municipal Area Council, and others. These local governments are all in urban areas with high population densities and bustling commercial activities. Other local governments that make the list are rich in natural resources and have...

Obi Cubana has over four hotels and eight clubs and event centers in strategic states in Nigeria. The businessman and philanthropist, who is the CEO of Cubana Group, has a lot of investments in the Nigerian hospitality and tourism industry. Obi is a native of Aboji in Oba in the Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra state. He started his business in hospitalism in 2007 with his first night club in...

There are 10 Biafran states in Nigeria and they include Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers. The exact expanse of the places considered to be Biafra land has long been a controversial topic and a recent declaration by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that Biafra is not only made up of Igbo-speaking people makes it more difficult for one to know just...

The Bauchi state postal code is segmented into districts, towns, and communities that make up the 20 local governments in the state. In some cases, some of the communities in a district have special postal codes, while other districts make use of a single postal code. Located in the North East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria, Bauchi state is one of the country's top agricultural states. The state, nicknamed the Home...

Anambra State which was created on 27th August 1991 has 21 local governments and headquarters. Anambra State is one of the 36 states that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria and also one of the 5 southeast states in the country. The state was named after the Omambala River, a river that runs through the state and Anambra is the Anglicized name of the Omambala. Anambra is the eighth-most...

The Anambra state postal code is segmented into towns, districts, and communities that make up the 21 local governments in the state. In some cases, some of the communities in a district have different postal codes while other districts make use of a single postal code. Nicknamed the "Light of the Nation", Anambra state is one of the five states that make up Nigeria's South Eastern geopolitical Zone. It was...

Biafra is a name that was given to the South-Eastern Nigerians who seceded from Nigeria in 1967. The name was given by Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu as suggested to him by his friend, Chief Frank Opigo. There are many views on the origin of the name and who gave the name. This article will tell us more about the name Biafra, how it came to be, and the...

Nigeria is one of Africa's most populous countries with an economically diverse population spread across its 6 geopolitical zones. In each geopolitical zone, there are at least 5 states and a total of 36 states, and a federal capital territory. In each state, different levels of economic activities take place on a daily basis resulting in the gross domestic product (GDP) of varying monetary proportions. It has been seen...

Akwa Ibom State is a state of cultural diversity and language similarities. The state is home to some of the over 500 languages spoken in the country. Generally, there are over 20 languages spoken as first languages in Akwa Ibom State, and though with some minor dialectical differences, there are still some common denominators in all languages spoken. While most of the languages spoken are in the minority, the major...

The designer of the Nigeria Coat of Arm is not known but the symbols on it and their meanings are. The black shield represents the country’s fertile soil, the wavy white “Y” shape represents the nation's two main inland rivers, the two white horses stand  for the country's dignity, and the red eagle symbolizes Nigeria's strength. Additionally. the green and white wreath on which the eagle stands shows Nigeria's agricultural potential, the...

The Nigerian Presidential Complex houses are known as the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Its structures include the Office and Residence of the President, Offices of the Vice President and Wife of the President, the State House Conference Center, State House Annexe and the Akinola Aguda House. In 1976, the Military Government of Murtala Mohammed decided to relocate the nation's Federal Capital from Lagos to a more central location and set...

Currently, Nigeria has 13 international airports, of which only 5 are fully functional. The country has over 32 airports, out of which 26 are run and operated by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria. Before the transition to the current democratic governance of Nigeria, the country was in dire need of international airports. The government saw the need to transform the existing airport into an international airport. This gave rise...

Scottish missionary Mary Slessor was the one that stopped the killing of twins in Nigeria. She learned how to speak and understand the native language, and that gained her total trust and acceptance of the natives. Mary Slessor developed a genuine interest in the rights and well-being of women and children after she was assigned as a missionary to Efik Land in Calabar, Nigeria. As of the 1880s, there were...

The first political party in Nigeria was the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP). The party was formed by Herbert Macaulay in 1923. The history of Nigerian political parties dates back to 1923 long before the country gained its independence from Britain. Before then, Nigeria was still undergoing struggles over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787. Today, there are more than 60 political parties in Nigeria even though just a...