For those who are not aware, Lake Ampidong is the only known Volcanic Crater Lake in West Africa. Also known locally as Pidong Lake, the lake is a natural volcanic crater lake located in Ampang West, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, further giving the state one of its natural wonders that has […]
For over five years now, Dung Clement Davou has been the face of the “Berom Suga” during the celebration of the Berom cultural festival, Nzem Berom. Davou has been recognized as the authentic Berom Cultural Ambassador, going ahead to gain national and international recognition for his role in projecting the culture of the Berom ethnic
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Plateau State is one of the most heterogeneous, culturally and ethnically diverse regions in Nigeria, with over 50 indigenous ethnic groups alongside large non-indigenous and settler populations. This rich heterogeneity defines the state’s social fabric, economic activities, and political landscape, making the state a “mini Nigeria”. The state’s multifaceted diversity is evident in several core
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Before its demolition in 2009 during urban redevelopment plans under Governor Jonah Jang’s administration, the statue of “Mama Tapgun,” which stood elegantly at the center of Terminus at the Jos Main Market roundabout, was not just an ordinary effigy but a symbol of the resilience and endurance of Plateau women. It was an enduring cultural
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