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Awhum Waterfall
The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amu-Ugwu village of Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. The Awhum Waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream. Some part of the waterfall is usually warm through the seasons. The Awhum waterfall is 30 metres high and is located near the Awhum Monastery. The water is said to be curative (have healing power) and capable of dispelling evil forces if and wherever it is sprinkled. It takes about 45 minutes walk from the parking spot to the fall. The site is particularly good for religious tourism. The Awhum Waterfall is also a popular tourist location in Nigeria. History Since the cave has been around for a very long time, its origins are unknown. During the Nigerian Civil War, the people sought safety inside the cave because bombs could not demolish it. Traditionalists administered the location before to the monks' arrival in 197 People in charge The Our Lady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udi, Enugu
Udi is a Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Udi on the A232 highway (Nigeria), A232 highway. The current Local government chairman is Hon Ifeanyi Agu. It has an area of 897 km and a population of 370,002 at the 2015 census. The postal code of the area is 401. It was the subject of the 1949 documentary film ''Daybreak in Udi''. Cultural and political clans in UDI LGA 1. Umuneke clan, comprising the following communities: Udi/Agbudu, Abia, Obinagu, Umuabi Ezike, Omashi-Amaji Umuabi, Umuaga, Oji Amokwe, Enugu Amokwe, Etiti Amokwe, Uwani Amokwe and Nachi. Udi is the eldest in family ranking in Umuneke. 2. Ezedike: Akpakwume, Ibute Nze, Ezi Nze, Oghu 3. Ojebogene: Awhum, Ebe, Abor, Umuavulu, Abor, Ukana, Awhum, Okpatu-Ikeghe, Okpatu-Ibite, Umulumbge, Umuoka. 4. Ugwunye: Amaozalla Affa Egede, Affa, Amaozalla Affa, Amafia Affa, Amokwu Affa. 5. Ngwo : Ngwo Asaa, Imeama Ngwo Asaa, Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enugu State
Enugu State ( ig, Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. The state takes its name from its capital and largest city, Enugu. Of the 36 states, Enugu is the 29th largest in area and 22nd most populous with an estimated population of over 4.4 million as of 2016. Geographically, the state is divided between the Niger Delta swamp forests in the far south and the drier Guinean forest–savanna mosaic with some savanna in the rest of the state. Other important geographical features are the Udi-Nsukka Plateau and Ekulu River, which flows through the city of Enugu. Modern-day Enugu State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, primarily the Igbo people with minorities of Idoma and Igala peoples in Etteh Uno. In the pre-colonial period, what is now Enugu State was a part of the med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awhum Monastery
Ohum, (officially spelled Awhum), is a valley town in Enugu State, in southeastern Nigeria. Geography The town is located about 24 kilometres from Enugu (Coal City) the state capital. The town is bounded in the north by Okpatu, in the east by Nike, in the south by Ukana and in the west by Egede communities. The town is divided into eight villages: Isiogwu, Amani/Ama-abo, Ibite Uwaenu, Umuoka, Obeagu/Amachara, Akparata/Amaudara, Amaofia-ni-Ibite. Ibite has two villages and Enu ohum has three villages, while the others are on their own. The town has a population of about 100,000 according to the 2006 Census. Ohum is a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination, attracting visitors with its waterfalls, caves beautiful streams and an active monastery, the first in Nigeria. History Humans have been known to inhabit the area for thousands of years. Awhum−Ohum is believed to have been the fourth child of Ojebe, who also have six other children including, Ebe, Abor, Ukana, Okpatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of , and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second-largest in Africa. Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC, marking the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awhum Falls
Ohum, (officially spelled Awhum), is a valley town in Enugu State, in southeastern Nigeria. Geography The town is located about 24 kilometres from Enugu (Coal City) the state capital. The town is bounded in the north by Okpatu, in the east by Nike, in the south by Ukana and in the west by Egede communities. The town is divided into eight villages: Isiogwu, Amani/Ama-abo, Ibite Uwaenu, Umuoka, Obeagu/Amachara, Akparata/Amaudara, Amaofia-ni-Ibite. Ibite has two villages and Enu ohum has three villages, while the others are on their own. The town has a population of about 100,000 according to the 2006 Census. Ohum is a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination, attracting visitors with its waterfalls, caves beautiful streams and an active monastery, the first in Nigeria. History Humans have been known to inhabit the area for thousands of years. Awhum−Ohum is believed to have been the fourth child of Ojebe, who also have six other children including, Ebe, Abor, Ukana, Okpatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agbokim Waterfalls
Agbokim waterfalls are situated in the Etung local government area of Cross River State in the South-South (Niger delta) region of Nigeria, very close to its border with Cameroon. The waterfalls are about from Ikom and from Calabar. See also * Ikom monoliths *Obudu Mountain Resort Obudu Mountain Resort (formerly known as the Obudu Cattle Ranch) is a ranch and resort on the Obudu Plateau in Cross River State, Nigeria. History It was developed in 1951 by M. McCaughley, McCaughley who first explored the mountain ranges in ... References Waterfalls of Nigeria Tourist attractions in Nigeria Tourist attractions in Cross River State Cross River (Nigeria) {{Waterfall-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls) is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. The waterfalls were discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa. However, according to The Nation,"Olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 AD". Another source has it that the tourist site was discovered by a woman called Akinla, founder of Erin-Ijesha town and a granddaughter of Oduduwa, during the migration of Ife people to Erin- Ijesa. The name Olumirin was given to the tourist attraction by Akinla, ehich mean (oluwa mirin - another god). The fall features seven levels, on top of which the village Abake is located. Abake village shared boundary with Ẹfọ̀n-Alààyè in Ekiti State. The Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls is a popular excursion point for schools around the neighbourhood. The natives regard the waterfall as a sacred site and a means of purifying their souls. Festivals w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Waterfalls
This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it has an existing article specifically for it on Wikipedia, and it is at least high, or the falls have some historical significance based on multiple reliable references. There is no standard way to measure the height or width of a waterfall. No ranking of waterfalls should be assumed because of the heights or widths provided in the list. Many numbers are estimated and measurements may be imprecise. See additional lists of waterfalls by height, flow rate and type. Africa Angola * Kalandula Falls – high Burundi * Kagera Falls * Rusumo Falls Central African Republic * Boali Falls Chad * Gauthiot Falls Democratic Republic of the Congo * Boyoma Falls – formerly known as Stanley Falls; highest flow rate in the world * Inga Falls * Livingstone Falls * Lofoi Falls – high Ethiopia * Blue Nile Falls G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterfalls Of Nigeria
A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf. Waterfalls can be formed in several ways, but the most common method of formation is that a river courses over a top layer of resistant bedrock before falling on to softer rock, which erodes faster, leading to an increasingly high fall. Waterfalls have been studied for their impact on species living in and around them. Humans have had a distinct relationship with waterfalls for years, travelling to see them, exploring and naming them. They can present formidable barriers to navigation along rivers. Waterfalls are religious sites in many cultures. Since the 18th century they have received increased attention as tourist destinations, sources of hydropower, andparticularly since the mid-20th centuryas subjects of research. Definition and terminology A waterfall is generally d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
