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Okpa and Abacha :The Two Enugu Foods You Must Eat

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These two foods are very popular in Enugu, the eastern part of Nigeria. I don't visit Enugu and come back without having a taste of them. Tasted it once before I realised it, have gotten addicted to them like ndi Enugu(Enugu people) Okpa Okpa di oku, the generally accepted morning food in Enugu. Okpa Enugu has become the best selling Street food, ndi Enugu can't live without. It is the food for the poor and the rich as the bigger balls sell for #100 while the smaller balls sell for #50 each. Okpa is nothing but a saviour to students and everyone;Eat it with a bottle of soft drink and you will never be bothered to eat again for the rest of the day. Where can I get Okpa di oku?  Found in all the strategic places such as bustops, junctions, streets, motor Parks, schools, Churches, markets and many more. For those outside Nigeria who wish to cook Okpa can get Okpa flour(Barbara nut flour) at Amazon. If you're coming into Enugu through Anambra state, the rush ...

National Museum Of Unity Enugu ;A place to visit in Enugu.

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National museum of unity Enugu popularly called Enugu museum is one of the best place to pay a visit while in Enugu. I thought it's not functional  until I paid a visit. A people without a history are lost forever. The preparation for the visit were handled by our Biological techniques lecture Prof. Onyiudo who made a contact with the museum management alongside my class governor and get a date for the visit. By 10:00 am on the said day, we were ready. Each students carted for his/her transport fare. Upon arrival, we assembled inside a hall close to the museum where three of the museum officers and our lecturer lectured us on the meaning and the rules guiding the museum. After the lecture, they allowed us in and separated us into two groups. Each group was assigned to a guide. The National museum of unity Enugu comprises of three different galleries. 1- Unity gallery 2- Igbo gallery 3- Coal city gallery Unity gallery Displays about the cultural artifacts(life, death...

List Of Visa Free Countries To Qatar

Qatar to allow visa free entry for 80 countries effective immediately, this was announced by Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI), Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Airways. This means that the Citizens of those countries wishing to visit Qatar will no longer need to apply or pay for a visa; instead, a multi-entry waiver will be issued free-of-charge at the port of entry, upon presentation of a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months and a confirmed onward or return ticket. Depending on the nationality of the visitor, the waiver will either be valid for 180 days, from the date of issue, and allow the visitor to spend a total of 90 days in Qatar (multiple-entry waiver); or it will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue and entitle the visitor to spend up to 30 days in Qatar with the possibility of applying for an extension of the waiver for an additional 30 days (multiple-entry waiver). Read also, 44 countries a Nigerian citizen can travel to without a Visa Th...

Things Every Traveller Should Know Before Travelling Overseas

People tend to seek out adventures that are well, actually adventurous rather than just going out. There are different reasons we travel for. Whether you are new to the travel or are a tried-and- true traveller, there are certain things you need to know before travelling overseas. Here are the few things every traveller should know to ensure their time on the road is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Passport  You're going to need a passport. These aren't difficult or costly to obtain, don't wait until the last minute ;waiting will not only make expensive but also difficult to obtain. Another way to get it cheap is by walking into the immigration office to doing it by yourself. Involving an agent will make it expensive. Why is passport important? It's a vital document and essential to Travellers. Always know your passport number by heart. -Visa  Most countries you might visit won't require a Visa. And countries that do tend to make the proces...

Things To Know Before Flying For The First Time

Its our first flight; just like every other things, we usually don’t forget our first flight, and probably the most experiences sound interesting. If you never flown or about flying for the first time, don't be afraid, although it might seem discouraging due to what hear or watches. Moreover, the experience from your home, coming on the way to airport, airport checking, boarding and flight will be amazing experience than you might think. Here are the few things that you should know before travelling for the first time. -Book your ticket Travelling in flight? Oh yes, you will have to confirm if there is any seat available to proceed on booking your flight and purchase your ticket. In some cases, you might not get ticket on the day you are travelling , so it’s best you book as early as possible. Booking as early as possible gives you two benefits: -you have better chance to get ticket and -you might get discount or special offer ticket. -Prepare for flight Befor...