A People Rooted in Story The Berom occupy Jos North, Jos South, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom, shaping nearly half the state’s identity. Their ancestry traces back to the Bantu migrations, but their story is written in Plateau’s soil. Farming and hunting were more than survival they defined who they were. Rituals like Mandyeng, which called […]
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In one of the hottest regions of Plateau State, Nigeria, there’s a very huge rock formation that is definitely going to leave you speechless. The Wase Rock rises high above the surrounding plain, telling the story of millions of years of history. As you approach the rock, you are welcomed with sounds of nature –
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Miango Rest Home is a historic and serene retreat center located in the Miango community of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. Established in 1913 by the Sudan Interior Missions (SIM), it stands as one of the oldest hospitality centers in the entire country. The home was originally conceived as a health resort
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Plateau State is a land where culture dances on the hills, echoes in the drums, and speaks through symbols older than memory. From the leopard skin draped in honor, to the vibrant costumes that swirl in unison, to the age-old feasts that mark time itself, every tribe here tells its story not just in words,
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If food could speak, Amora (or Amwam as the Tarok people call it) would be a storyteller. This rich, hearty dish is more than just a meal; it is history, identity, and celebration served steaming hot from a single pot. For the Tarok people of Plateau State, Amora is not a random kitchen invention. It
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Plateau State is often called the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” and with good reason. Beyond its famously cool climate, the state holds secrets in its rocks, rivers, history, and culture that make it truly one of a kind in Nigeria. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. Here are 5 fun facts you probably
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If you live in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt, chances are both your body and your wallet are constantly sweating. Sweating under an unforgiving sun that feels like it has personal beef with you. Sweating at the pump, where fuel prices climb like mountain goats on caffeine. Sweating in the market, where ₦10,000 buys you
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As the sun began to set, it created a warm orange glow all over the compound, the kids eagerly gathered around Gwei Kaneng’s stool, their faces lit up with anticipation. They had already spread the big brown mat on the floor, waiting for her to come and tell them another captivating tale. Gwei Kaneng walked
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The sun was at its peak, it cast a warm glow over the beautiful and colorful compound located in Rayfield, Jos. It was a very big house painted white and it has four flats. The four families occupying the flats were all from different ethnic groups but lived peacefully and happily. Three children, Nandom, Nenpo,
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Different tribes, one home. That’s the beauty of Plateau State. On the plateau we are blessed with many ethnic groups, every ethnic group is friends or banter mates with one or more ethnic group. Take the Ngas tribe, for instance, one of the major languages in the state. They’re very friendly with tribes like Boghom,
