Where Plateau Begins Before you enter Jos, you touch down in Heipang. The Yakubu Gowon Airport sits quietly in Heipang, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. Heipang have been receiving every traveller who arrives in Plateau State by air. It is the first ground you feel beneath your feet. The large, open terrain that greets […]
There is a phrase people say in Jos when the rain starts falling. Weather for two. It means the cold has arrived, and you should not be facing it alone. Find your partner, hot tea, or a bowl of masa from the nearest spot. The rain in Jos does not just change the weather. It
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There is a particular kind of pride that comes with being from Plateau State. It is not loud nor performative. But the quiet confidence of someone who knows exactly what they are sitting on. Rich land. Cool air that hits differently from anywhere else in Nigeria. Natural beauty that stops visitors mid-sentence. A food culture
Before speaking about the town hall meeting, I want to tell you about June 12, 1993. Nigerians went to the polls and gave their mandate to a man many believe should have become President. The people’s mandate was unfortunately annulled by a military government unwilling to let the people’s choice stand. The man, Chief MKO
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The first word that comes to mind when you think about HBC Resort is not luxury. It is not wellness or beauty. It is heaven. Not because the word is dramatic. But because it is honest. There are places you visit and leave satisfied. Then there are places you visit and leave changed. HBC Resort
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The moment I walked through the gates of Rayfield Resort, I stopped. Not because something was wrong. Because everything felt right in a way I was not prepared for. The air changed first. It was cooler, cleaner, quieter. Then the greenery hit me. Then the water appeared and I stood there genuinely asking myself if
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Creative Minds in Terminus. Go past the main road and walk into the phone section at Hamaz. What you will see first looks like chaos. Hundreds of young men moving in every direction, no uniforms, no desks, no title on the door. But watch closely and the chaos becomes something else entirely. It becomes a
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There is a moment, somewhere between the cold air and the sound of a language you have never heard before. That’s when you realise that the creative soul of Jos is doing something to you. Your pace slows. You begin to listen differently. You look at the granite hills in the distance and something in
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Solomon Lar is a household name in Plateau State whose impact is celebrated across the whole nation. However, he is one of the figures who don’t get as much plaudits as he deserves. This article tries to loud his impact and highlights why this great man is not much celebrated. A Warning to the Lion
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Jos has always had a different relationship with nature; the weather, the air, flowers, and outdoor spaces remain usable even in the afternoon. While many Nigerian cities force people indoors because of heat and noise, Jos has quiet corners where people sit outside for hours without rushing home. Gardens in Jos are becoming more than
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