On the Plateau, cooking isn’t just a skill. It’s a language of love, history, and imagination. From the woman who’s never had a bad gwote day to the new generation turning sweet potatoes into art, discover how the Plateau chef cooks not just for the stomach, but for the soul.
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The Tarok people, who proudly call themselves ‘O’Tárók’, are a lively and strong ethnic group who mostly occupy the southern part of Plateau State, Nigeria. They are mainly found in areas like Langtang-North, Langtang-South, Wase, Mikang, and Kanke Local Government Areas of the State. The Tarok people are popularly known for their tough spirit, deep
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If you’ve ever been to or lived in Plateau State and never tasted Kanannade, then perhaps you’ve only half-lived here. Ask anyone from Jos to Langtang, and they’ll tell you this is not just food, it’s memory, it’s identity, it’s Plateau on a plate. The dish has a way of sneaking into your story without
In Plateau State, the traditional institutions have remained very strong pillars of governance and identity. There are many traditional rulers in Plateau State, but none stands taller than the Gbong Gwom Jos. Gbong Gwom is not only the paramount ruler of the Berom Nation, but he is also the Chairman of the Plateau State Council
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Tested on the Hills When was the last time you climbed a mountain? Perhaps it was for the view, a hike with friends, or a weekend adventure. You probably packed a backpack holding water, snacks, maybe even a camera. Now imagine climbing not for fun, but for destiny. No food, no bag, no company. Just
A Nickname Carved in Battle Every community has a story behind its reputation, and the Mwaghavul’s is as fierce as it is fascinating. In the mid-1800s, when waves of jihadists pressed against Plateau’s highlands, Bauchi’s Yakubu thought he could conquer the Mwaghavul heartland. He came twice, and twice he left defeated. The second attempt in
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Plateau State is known for its rocks grand, immovable, timeless. But the real wonders of the land are not just carved in stone. Some lie quietly in the soil, waiting for the rains to soften the ground, waiting for a farmer’s hand to pull them up. That is how risga appears: not with fanfare, but
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How much of Plateau State do you think you really know? Chances are, you’ve carried its pride in your pocket, walked past it in gardens, and even seen it in the making of leaders without realizing it came from here. Here are three everyday facts you probably never noticed: Did You Know the ₦100 Note
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A Kaleidoscope of Style What meets the eye is a kaleidoscope of colors: scarlet reds, forest greens, deep blues, bold yellows, and the timeless contrast of black and white. Fabrics move like living canvases, stitched into shapes both daring and familiar. Beads glimmer softly, headpieces catch the light, every detail carrying the weight of memory
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If you’ve ever heard someone say “Jos is Plateau” or “all Plateau people are Hausa,” you have brushed against a cultural shortcut that feels tidy, but tells a lie. These myths are like blurry photographs: they reduce the state to half-truths, making the unseen parts invisible. But, Plateau State, with its 17 local government areas
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