The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), formerly the Evangelical Church of West Africa, is widely regarded as the second largest indigenous Protestant denomination in Plateau State, after the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN). The history of ECWA in Plateau is deeply intertwined with the Sudan Interior Mission (SIM), a direct missionary complement of the […]
The history and entry of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, into Plateau State is a true testament to faith, resilience, and the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From an indigenous and humble beginning to an international denomination reaching far beyond Plateau, COCIN did not just build churches; it built communities, schools,
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Climbing the 100 Steps to Afizere Settlement is no easy feat and definitely not for the faint-hearted. You have to be in very good physical condition to embark on and complete the climb to the iconic historical landmark and ancient hilltop village located within the National Museum, Jos. The steps, which are actually 109 steep,
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Plateau State is not known by its slogan as the Home of Peace and Tourism for nothing. Those who crafted the slogan did not make any mistake by coming up with the catchphrase must have taken cognizance of the state’s stunning natural landscapes and huge tourist sites, unique rock formations, and vibrant cultural heritage. It
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If you were born and brought up in Jos, or have lived in the city for a considerable number of years, you must have either been to Tudun Wada, one of the historical and most popular settlements in Plateau State. It’s either that you have lived in Tudun Wada, know someone who has lived there,
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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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Plateau State was officially created on February 3, 1976, by the military administration of the late General Murtala Mohammed, which carved it out from the former Benue-Plateau State, thereby bringing together historically distinct people and regions. The state was created as part of a nationwide state-creation exercise that increased the number of states in Nigeria
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Plateau State was officially created on February 3, 1976, by the military administration of the late General Murtala Mohammed, which carved it out from the former Benue-Plateau State, thereby bringing together historically distinct people and regions. The state was created as part of a nationwide state-creation exercise that increased the number of states in Nigeria
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