Audu BakoMay 1967 – July 1975 Colonel Sani Bello July 1975 – Sept. 1978 Group Captain Ishaya Shekari Sept. 1978 – Oct. 1979 Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi (PRP) Oct 1979 – May 1983 Abdu Dawakin Tofa (PRP) May 1983 – Oct 1983 Sabo Bakin Zuwo (PRP) Oct. 1983 – Dec. 1983 Air Commodore Hamza Abdullahi Jan.…

The official symbol of Kano State comprises an eagle, 2 camels, staff, pyramid, 2 wheels, green vegetation and an inscription (motto): ‘Work and progress’. Each item on the symbol signifies one or more things. EagleThe eagle symbolizes strength. Two camelsThis symbolizes the camels used as mode of transportation in Kano in those days StaffThe staff…

Prior to the creation of Kano State in 1967, it was the largest Hausa Kingdom in Africa that is currently 1000 years old, based on an ancient settlement around Dala Hill. According to the Kano Chronicle, Bagauda, a grandson of the mythical hero Bayajidda. became the first king of Kano in 999AD, reigning until 1063AD.…

Dr Nasiru Yusuf GawunaDeputy Governor/Commissioner of Agriculture Barrister Lawan Abdullahi MusaAttorney General and Commissioner of Justice Hon Murtala Sule GaroCommissioner For Local Government Hon Idris Unguwar RimiCommissioner of Works and Infrastructural Development Hon Musa Iliyasu KwankwasoCommissioner of Rural Development Dr Kabiru GetsoCommissioner of Environment Comrade Muhammed GarbaCommissioner of Information Hon Nura Muhammed DakadaiCommissioner of Budget…

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is a Nigerian politician. He became Governor of Kano State in 2015. Previously he served as Rabiu Kwankwaso‘s deputy governor twice, between 1999 to 2003 and 2011 to 2015. BirthGanduje was born in Ganduje village of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State in 1949. EducationHe started his early education in…

Zamfara is a state in Nigeria. The capital is Gusau. It has an inter-state border with Sokoto and an international one with Niger Republic. Significant deposits of gold are found in Zamfara. People work in the gold mines in Bagega and the neighbourhood. They embark on artisanal gold mining: small scale miningdone with rudimentary tools.…

Akata is a place in Katsina-Ala local government area. The place is part of Katsina-Ala town but extends outside of the town to include some villages that belong to Ikyurav Tiev clan of Tiv nation and the Etulo. The most busy route in Katsina-Ala town reaches Akata. The road from Takum junction to Juladaco roundabout…

Akata fishing festival is an annual fishing event at Akata Lake near Katsina-Ala town. Akata Lake is close to both Katsina-Ala town and Katsina-Ala River. The part the town close to the lake is also called Akata The festival attracts fishermen, fish buyers, nearby communities, tourists and top government officials among others. The chairman of…

Birnin Tudu is an area in Gummi local government area of Zamfara state. Birnin Tudu is said to have been founded by a group of Zamfara hunters (who came in 1524) from Tunfaf village in present day Talata Mafara local government area in Zamfara state. Some of the paramount leaders of the group were Dankofo,…

Map of Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State CapitalIts headquarters is in the town of Talata Mafara, about 15 km from the Bakolori Dam on the Sokoto River Land areaIt has an area of 1,430km2 AreasGarbaduJangebeMoraiRuwan GizoSauna R/ GoraShiyar GaladimaShiyar Kayaye/MatusgiTake Tsaba/Makera