Northern Nigeria
- Historical Figures
Mallam Aminu Kano, the man whom several structures are named after in Nigeria
A progressive Muslim, Mallam Aminu Kano, was not one to allow business as usual. In politics, he fought external colonial…
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Three Things To Do During A Visit To Jigawa State
Jigawa is the eighth-most-populous state in Nigeria. Located in the north-western geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Jigawa flawlessly blends culture with…
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The Origin and Meaning of Kanuri
Kanuri is a dialect continuum spoken by some four million people, as of 1987, mainly in North-Eastern Nigeria, Western Niger,…
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Hajia Gambo Sawaba – Story of The Woman Who Survived Forced Marriage at 13 to Become a Powerful Political Activist in The 1950s
Hajia Gambo Sawaba Hajia Gambo Sawaba was a Nigerian politician and activist who was well known for her charitable causes…
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15 Historical Photos Showing What Life In Northern Nigeria Looked Like In The Past
The northern region of Nigeria has always been a great part of the country before, during and after colonial rule;…
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The Legend, Mysteries and History of Dala Hill, the Pride of Kano
The history of the Dala community and Kano cannot be told without including the significance and importance of the magnificent…
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