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Obudu Cattle Ranch in Nigeria: Heaven on Earth

Obudu Cattle Ranch Gate Obudu Cattle Ranch otherwise known as the Obudu Mountain Resort; proudly Nigerian. I could still remember feeling that I was in cloud 9 in the Ranch. Wow! the memories are all over me again even as I write. Well, there is enough evidence to argue that the Ranch was formerly the Garden of Eden. I believe, that Eden was once in Nigeria! On reaching at the Ranch, one is welcomed by a spectacular sight of a gate not known from any civilization with a cattle head hanging regally at the middle of the two gate posts. This sight, as a first impression is accentuated with a very cool weather where the sun appear to be cautious with shinning. I personally spent close to an hour luxuriating in the aesthetic environment at the gate. I expected more inside the ranch and I was not disappointed. The Obudu Cattle Ranch Gate Inside the Ranch proper, I saw a breathtaking highland of a very high altitude above the see level. The height was according to sources, ove...

Queen Idia Mask and the Bronze Head: Proundly Nigerian Artefacts!

                                         Queen Idia Mask                                                               Bronze Head from Ife Nigeria is a beautiful country with rich cultural background that dated centuries before contact with the colonial masters. A very good evidence that we had civilization before the advent of colonialism. The two wonderful ancient sculptures above are proudly Made in Nigeria. They have been taken away to the British Museum; and I want to use this medium to call for their return! It is better housed in our National Museum, the home museum. Home is home even if you live in Rome. The Ivory Mask of Queen Idia First, let me introduce you to Queen Idia. She was a queen that reigned in Benin in sixteen...

Nigeria, Good People, Great Nation

Hello, welcome to Nigerian Features. Nigeria is a great country bestriding the continent of Africa. It has rich culture as evidenced in her ancient sculptures. It is prodigally endowed, naturally. Nigerian people are strikingly hospitable that will keep your experience with them, excitingly memorable. These good people of Nigeria are skilled in all aspects of life; ranging from but not limited to science and technology, commerce and industry, academics, religion, agriculture and entertainment. I am here to showcase to the world, those feats, products and general achievements that are proudly Nigerian! Let's go there. Enjoy the ride with me. Ozeh Cornelius Ozeh