These nine states form the backbone of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, which supplies a majority of the country’s revenue. However, the region also faces significant socio-economic and environmental challenges: Efforts are ongoing to address these issues through various government initiatives, such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Ministry of Niger Delta…

The story of vigilantism in Nigeria, particularly with groups like the Bakassi Boys and the Isakaba Boys, illustrates a profound tension between public disillusionment with the state’s ability to maintain security and a reliance on self-organized groups to enforce justice. These vigilante groups emerged as grassroots responses to the perceived inadequacies of law enforcement, drawing…

Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, a distinguished leader and philanthropist, exemplifies compassion and dedication to uplifting the underserved communities in Nigeria. Born into the family of Chief Bernard Nnadi Nwosu and Mrs. Theresa Nnuola Nwosu in Abia State, Nkechi’s journey from her childhood in Plateau State to her influential role in Imo State reflects her relentless…

Gombe State in northeastern Nigeria has vibrant traditional leadership, which includes Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Senior District Heads. These traditional institutions are integral to the cultural, social, and even political fabric of the region. They help maintain peace, facilitate community development, and preserve customs and traditions that date back centuries. This article explores the roles, histories,…

The Tangale people are one of the ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria, situated in Gombe State. The Tangale people that majorly speak Tangale got their name from “Tangal”, a chief of Billiri, in the present day Gombe state of Nigeria. It is believed that Tangal was instrumental in organizing the clans under his leadership and…

Nestled in the southeastern reaches of Iraq, where the ancient rivers Tigris and Euphrates converge, lies a vast and iconic marshland. Often called the “Garden of Eden,” this marshland is home to the Marsh Arabs, or Ma’dan—a unique and resilient community whose way of life is as interwoven with the wetlands as the reeds and…

Anambra State Association, ASA, USA, is a community of sons and daughters and indigenes of Anambra State of Nigeria, living and/or working in various States and localities in the United States of America, being fully committed to the honest advocacy, pursuit, and actual practice and living of the life of love, peace, unity, togetherness, cooperation,…

The 114 Council Wards and 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe State of Nigeria are: Akko AkkoGarkoKalshingiKashereKumo CentralKumo EastKumo NorthKumo WestPindigaTukulmaTumu Balanga BambamBanguDadiyaGelengu / BalangaKindiyoKulani / Degre /SikkamMwonaNyuwar / JessuSwa / Ref / W. WajaTalasse / Dong / Reme Billiri Baganje NorthBaganje SouthBareBilliri NorthBilliri SouthKalmaiTalTanglangTodiTudu Kwaya Dukku Gombe AbbaHashiduJamariKundeLafiyaMalalaWaziri NorthWaziri South / CentralWuro TaleZangeZaune Funakaye…

The following are Bauchi State of Nigeria has 323 Council Wards and 20 Local Government Areas: Alkaleri AlkaleriBirin/ Gigara/ YankariDan KungibarFutukGarGwana / MansurGwaramMaimadiPaliYaloYuli/ Lim Bauchi Birshi/MiriDandango/YamratDan’iya HardoDawakiGalambi/GwaskwaramKangyare/TurwunKundum/DurumMajidadi ‘A’Majidadi ‘B’Makama/Sarki BakiMun/MunsalZungur/Liman Katagum Bogoro B O I “A”B O I “B”B O I “C”Bogoro “A”Bogoro “B”Bogoro “C”Bogoro “D”Lusa “A”Lusa “B”Lusa “C” Dambam DagaudaDambamGargawaGaruzaGurbanaJalam CentralJalam EastYameYandaZaura Darazo DarazoGabarinGabciyariKonkiyalLagoLanzaiPapaSadeTauyaWahuYautare…

Adamawa is a state in Nigeria. The capital and largest city is Yola. The State was created on 27th August, 1991. It is located in the North Eastern part of the country. Prior to its creation in 1991, it was part of the North Eastern State from 1967 to February 1976 and Gongola State 1976…