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History of Bauchi State, Nigeria

Here’s a well-structured history of Bauchi State, Nigeria : Pre-Colonial Era The area now known as Bauchi State has been inhabited for centuries by diverse ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Fulani, Jarawa, Tangale, Sayawa, Warji, Dass, and many others (over 50 ethnic groups today). The word “Bauchi” is said to come from a famous hunter named Baushe , who guided the early settlers to the area. In the early 19th century, during the Fulani Jihad led by Usman dan Fodio , Yakubu (1805–1845) , a commander of the jihad, established the Bauchi Emirate around 1805 . Yakubu defeated many non-Muslim groups and brought them under the emirate, though some mountain peoples resisted and retained their independence. The emirate became part of the wider Sokoto Caliphate . Colonial Era In 1902 , the British conquered the Bauchi Emirate during their campaign to bring Northern Nigeria under colonial rule. Bauchi town became an administrative headquarters for the B...

History of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Here’s a detailed history of Ebonyi State, Nigeria : 🏛️ History of Ebonyi State Pre-Colonial Era The area that is now Ebonyi State was historically inhabited by Igbo subgroups , mainly: Ezza Izzi Ikwo Ngbo Afikpo (Ehugbo) Abakaliki people These communities were mostly agrarian , engaging in farming (yam, rice, cassava), salt mining, and iron smelting. The Abakaliki region was famous for its salt lakes (like Okposi and Uburu Salt Lakes), making it a trade center long before colonial times. Colonial Era By the late 19th century, the British penetrated the eastern hinterlands, including present-day Ebonyi. The area was incorporated into the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900) , and later the colony of Nigeria (1914) . The people of Ebonyi experienced resistance to British taxation and forced labor during colonial rule. Missionaries established schools and churches, bringing Christianity and Western education , but Ebonyi remaine...

History of Cross-River State, Nigeria

Here’s a detailed history of Cross River State, Nigeria : Pre-Colonial Era Cross River State lies in Nigeria’s south-south geopolitical zone , bordering Cameroon to the east . The area has long been home to diverse ethnic groups, including the Efik, Ejagham, Bekwarra, Boki, Yakurr, Yala, Obudu, Akamkpa, Ogoja, and Qua . The Efik people of Calabar became especially prominent as middlemen in trade between Europeans and the hinterland from the 15th century onward. Calabar (then known as Duke Town, Creek Town, and Henshaw Town) was a major slave-trading port during the transatlantic slave trade (16th–19th centuries) . The hinterland groups (Ejagham, Boki, Yala, Obudu, etc.) engaged in farming, hunting, and ironworking, and maintained clan-based societies. Colonial Era In the 19th century, as the slave trade declined, Calabar shifted to palm oil trade with Britain. In 1846 , Scottish missionaries (Hope Waddell, Mary Slessor, etc.) introduced Christianity...

History of Ekiti State, Nigeria

Here’s a detailed history of Ekiti State, Nigeria : 🏛️ History of Ekiti State, Nigeria Pre-Colonial Era Ekiti land is historically part of the Yoruba cultural area . The word “Ekiti” is derived from “Okiti” , meaning hill in Yoruba, reflecting the region’s hilly landscape. The people are believed to have descended from Oduduwa , the progenitor of the Yoruba race. By the 15th–19th centuries, Ekiti developed into 16 kingdoms , each ruled by an Oba (king) . Collectively, these kings were known as the “Ekiti Parapo” ( Ekiti Confederation ). The Ekiti were known for farming , producing yam, cassava, palm produce, and cocoa, earning them a reputation as hardworking agriculturists. The 19th Century Ekiti Parapo Wars In the late 19th century, Ekiti and other Yoruba subgroups united in the Ekiti Parapo coalition to resist domination by the Ibadan empire. This led to the Kiriji War (1877–1893) , the longest civil war in Yoruba history. The war ended in 1...

History of Imo State, Nigeria

Pre-Colonial Era Imo land has been inhabited for centuries by the Igbo people , one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. The area was organized into autonomous village-republics , with governance based on councils of elders, age grades, and titled men (Nze na Ozo) rather than kings. Imo was (and still is) a fertile agricultural zone , producing yam, cassava, palm produce, and vegetables.

Accidental Airstrike Update: NAF Chief Deploys An Investigation Team Alleged Civilian Casualties During An Airstrike In Zamfara.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has deployed a high-level fact-finding team to Zamfara State over alleged accidental bombing of civilian casualties during Saturday’s operation by NAF in the state. The accidental bombing reportedly happened in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, with 16 vigilantes allegedly killed. An indigene of the area, Garba Umar, told The PUNCH on Sunday that the incident occurred on Saturday evening when the village’s vigilante group was on its way to assist neighbors in Tungar Kara village, who had been attacked by bandits. Zamfara State government and the All Progressives Congress in the state also confirmed the accidental bombing and commiserated with the families of the victims. In the statement on Monday, NAF said the fact-finding team is led by Air Vice Marshal Edward K. Gabkwet, Director of Coordination and Cooperation in the Civil-Military Relations Branch of NAF Headquarters. Nigeria Military Kills 16...

U.S begins prosecution of extradited Lagos base yahoo boy Olamide Shanu over 2 million Dollar wire fraud

Nigerian Man Extradited to the U.S. After being Indicted for Sextortion and other Fraud Schemes BOISE – Acting United States Attorney Justin Whatcott announced that Olamide Shanu, 34, of Lagos, Nigeria, made his initial appearance yesterday after his extradition to the United States from the United Kingdom. Shanu faces prosecution in an indictment for his role in several cyber-enabled schemes including “sextortion” and romance scams. Shanu made his initial appearance yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Juge Debora K. Grasham. Shanu is charged in an eight-count indictment with wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit interstate communications with intent to extort and cyberstalking, conspiracy to commit extortion, money laundering conspiracy, extortion, interstate communications with intent to commit extortion, and cyberstalking. Authorities in London arrested Shanu in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2023, based on the indictment filed in th...

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