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Slave Trade in Nigeria; A Sad Tale That Lasted 1400 years

The Arab slave trade known as the “Trans-Sahara slave trade” was the first slave business to hit Africa, it lasted for about 1000 years, it started in the...

History and Spread of Christianity in Kogi State

The early European explorers and Colonial Masters working in West Africa in the 18th to 19th century came with Christian religious priests who formed missionary stations...

History and Spread of Islam in Kogi State

The religion of Islam entered the land space known today as Kogi State through different means in different parts of the state, below is an abridged explanation into how...

The Yoruba People of Kogi State

The Yoruba people found in Kogi State are collectively called “Okun”. These people were called Yoruba until a researcher known as Eva Kraft-Askari in 1965...

Languages and Dialects in Kogi State

Kogi State has a variety of Languages/Dialects cutting across its 21 Local Government Areas. The striking thing about the state is that majority of its languages fall...

The Confluence In Kogi

The confluence in Lokoja, Kogi State Nigeria is the point where rivers Niger and Benue meet. The confluence projects Kogi as an international centre of interest and a...