OUR HANDS ARE OPEN, COME LET'S DO THINGS TOGETHER...

The only media outfit in Jos Plateau state that is dedicated purely for the promotion of heritage, culture and tradition is of the people of the African sub-region. The Platform which isusing this medium to remind her teeming readers that Saturday, May 18th, 2024 is International Museum Day.

JOIN HON. BITRUS KAZE AS HE EXPLORES THE BEAUTY OF THE 100 STEPS TO THE ANCIENT AFIZERE SETTLEMENT

 The leading tourism Expert in Plateau state, Christopher Azok, Lead, Think Tourism Nigeria (TTN) engaged in his most passionate activity, as he leads Hon Bitrus Kaze (On Fez cap) to explore the beauty enveloped inside the 100 Steps of the Ancient Afizere settlement in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, North Central Nigeria...

BITRUS KAZE IDENTIFIES TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN PLATEAU STATE AS ONE SURE WAY OF GENERATING EMPLOYMENT FOR THE YOUTHS

Hon Bitrus Kaze

A prominent son of Afizere, Plateau state and Nigeria, Hon. Bitrus B Kaze who represented the good people of Jos South and Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State, at the Federal House of representative in Nigeria between 2007 and 2011 and 2011 and 2015, a period of 8 legislative years as federal legislator at the National Assembly has identified tourism development in Plateau state as one sure way of generating employment for the teeming youths of the state.

INAUGURATION OF FORUM OF NIGERIA POLYTECHNIC ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS (FONPAA) ON THE WAY

 

Proud Nigerian Polytechnic Graduates and numerous other lovers of development in Nigeria have been invited to grace a ground-breaking event, the inauguration ceremony of the Forum of Nigeria Polytechnic Alumni Associations (FONPAA).

THE EVOLUTION OF TRADITIONAL IGBO HAIRSTYLES ACROSS THE ERAS

ABSTRACT

The Igbo people of Nigeria are known for their rich culture and traditions and their hairstyles are no exception. Their hairstyles remind people of their cultural identity, the expression of beauty through their hairstyles has been a long-standing signature of Igbo culture, they see their hair as their glory and it is expected to be given great attention. This paper intends to espouse the significances of traditional hairstyles, historical background of the traditional hairstyles, fascinating history of traditional Igbo hairstyles across three eras and the different hairstyles adorned by Igbo women. This is a qualitative research that adopted the use of past literatures, observations, case studies and photographs to collect data with a view to highlight the traditional Igbo hairstyles as a means of identification. This paper will be beneficial to the Igbo culture.

Key words: Culture, Adorned, Expression and Hairstyles.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF IGBO TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

BY CHUKWU GLORIA

NATIONAL MUSUM OF UNITY ENUGU

 

INTRODUCTION    

         Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings. It plays a crucial role in reflecting the culture, traditions, and values of a society. Traditional architecture, in particular, serves as a bridge between the past and the present, preserving the identity of a community and providing a glimpse into its history. In the case of Igbo traditional architecture, its significance lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its embodiment of Igbo cultural values, social structures, and religious beliefs. This paper will explore the importance of Igbo traditional architecture, its key characteristics, and how it has evolved over time.

NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY PROVIDES 900 HOUSEHOLDS IN BARKIN LADI AND BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS (LGAs), PLATEAU STATE WITH RELIEVE MATERIALS

It was jollification galore, a moment of relieve and comfort, as excitement, happiness and joy rented the air at Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGAs), Plateau State when the Nigerian Red Cross Society whose mandate is the alleviation of human suffering, provided through support and funding from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), food and non-food items to 900 households in two distribution exercises the Society conducted recently at Barkin Ladi and Bokkos LGAs, Plateau State respectively for the benefit of the internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).