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Ibini Ukpabi- The Long Juju of Arochukwu And A Passage of No Return

During the olden days in Igbo land, Ibini Ukpabi, a deity popularly called the ‘Long Juju‘, was used to settle disputes in the community and punish perpetrators of crimes. The Long Juju shrine served as a supreme court for the people of Arochukwu...

MYTHICAL CREATION OF THE YORUBA TRIBE

MYTHICAL CREATION OF THE YORUBA TRIBE

The Yoruba tribe were believed to have emerged from Oduduwa (one of the servants of Olodumare- the Supreme Being) who was sent down to the world to create the earth. It was believed that he descended with a long chain from heaven and carried a calabash full of sand...

The History Of Ibadan- The City Of Heroes

The History Of Ibadan- The City Of Heroes

Ibadan, the present capital of Oyo State, is the third most populous state in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano with 3.5 million dwellers. In the 1960s, Ibadan was known to be the largest city in Africa after Cairo (Egypt) and Johannesburg in South Africa. The Yoruba...

Idanre Hill- Heights of Natural Wonders

Idanre hill, also known as Oke-Idanre, is one of the leading natural tourist destinations in Nigeria. The Idanre hill is located in Idanre town which is about 24 kilometers southwest of Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria. The beautiful and...

The History And Mystery of Bilikisu Sungbo Shrine In Ijebu Ode, Ogun State

The burial place of the legendary and biblical Queen of Sheba, locally known among Yoruba people as Bilikisu Sungbo, has turned a place of worship and tourism in Nigeria. Millions of people visit annually from different parts of the world to share the mystery...

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