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Capital city of Delta State, Nigeria
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Asaba is a town in Delta State, South South Nigeria. It is also the administrative capital of the state and falls at the west bank of River Niger.
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The name “Omu” in their local dialect means “palm frond", and palm frond means “fertility”. The palm tree is female, and the frond connotes fertility. The statue of Omu represents the women's leader and voice.
The story of Princess Ojife speaks on how she saved her people. The people cried to the gods for help and a human sacrifice was required which Princess Ojife offered with her only daughter to save the Asaba people.
The Grand Hotel sits on the Niger River and it's a nice place to enjoy the elegant atmosphere and statues.
Mandela Garden of 95 Trees
Located within Asaba International Airport. It is named after Nelson Mandela, with design in the shape of the map of Africa which also features life-sized bronze statue of Nelson Mandela, the 95 trees are planted to symbolize the Robben memorial, freedom mini-gardens, well-landscaped terraced fences made of hedge plants, concrete walkways, state-of-the-art restrooms with adequate parking space.
This bridge over the Niger, built in 1965, connects the cities of Asaba in the Delta state on the western bank and Onitsha in the Anambra state on the eastern bank.
The anchorage is a kind of memorial in honour of the Lander Brothers who anchored in Asaba in the 18th century during their expedition to discover where the River Niger entered the Atlantic Ocean.
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A local and intercontinental dishes
Best quality food and confectionery
African and continental dishes
An exclusive restaurant with a classy bar and night-life facility that serves delicious continental cuisines, Nigerian dishes and drinks
Divine Kitchen is a restaurant that serves deliciously prepared local and inter continental dishes
Nigerian Local dishes
Intercontinental cuisines and assorted local dishes
Chinese dishes and Nigerian local varieties
Nigerian dishes, baked food and soft drinks
Native and continental dishes, Chinese cuisines, refined cocktails and mocktails, BBQ and shawarma, pastries.
Closed on Wednesdays. Dine-in or takeaway.
Dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
Dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
Dine-in, takeaway.
24-hour front desk, room service at limited hours, laundry/dry cleaning services, business centre, luggage storage room, 24-hour airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, hair salon, free newspapers in the lobby, concierge at a surcharge fee, free private parking, no pets and cribs.
The nearest airport is the Asaba International Airport which is a 26-minute drive away. GQ Suites Asaba has 24 hours power supply, free parking space, laundry/dry cleaning services, car hire, ironing services, concierge, 24hour room service available on request, a gym with expert trainers, an on-site restaurant, a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Lone Palm Hotel's rooms are divided into Single, Standard, Royal, Executive, Family Suites and Royal Suites. Each room is equipped with amenities such as an air conditioner, TV with satellite reception, private bathroom with bathtub, refrigerator, telephone, work chair and table. The hotel offers 24-hour security, a cocktail bar, free Wifi access, laundry services and no pets.
Free Wi-Fi access, swimming pool, a restaurant, an in-house sports bar and an outdoor pool lounge, a car park that can accommodate 250 vehicles, on-site unisex boutique, meeting rooms, and a 1,500 sitting capacity events centre, car hire, laundry/dry cleaning, 24-hour room service and concierge on request.
24-hour room service, power supply, security network; a private room check-in service; concierge and laundry service; mini-bar; an outdoor bar with a live band; barbeque fish joint and games room; a gym; swimming pool; on-site restaurant; a pastry shop; a retail shop; conference halls; board rooms; and meeting rooms. No pets, and no payments for kids.
No pets allowed, no payments for all children, on site restaurant, free WiFi access, a bar, and free parking.
Gym, outdoor pool, V.I.P bar, restaurant, gym, mini mate, event hall, CCTV cameras, standard trained security men and mobile policemen, laundry and dry cleaning services.
By bus
The price these bus companies charges varies. Fare from Ilorin to Asaba ranges from ₦14,100 to ₦15,000 (2023). It is approximately a 9-hr journey from Ilorin.
There are mini buses and cabs available at different landmarks to move around in Asaba.
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