WebEtymology. The etymology of the word Kaduna is said to be a corruption of the Hausa word for "crocodiles", Kaddani in the Hausa language (kaduna being the plural form). Another version of the name proposes a link to the Gbagyi word/name 'Odna', meaning 'river'.. History. Kaduna was founded by British colonists in 1900. The first British governor of …

WebNaja'atu Bala Muhammad; Namadi Sambo; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Nnamdi Azikiwe – first President of Nigeria; Nwafor Orizu – Nigeria's second head of state (1965–1966); Obafemi Awolowo; Odumegwu Ojukwu; Okechukwu Enelamah; Oladipo Diya; Olusegun Obasanjo

WebIbrahim Shehu Shema (born 22 September 1957) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was elected Governor of the north western State of Katsina during the 2007 general elections. He was re-elected for another four-year term on 28 April 2011, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. His second four-year term ended on 29 May …

WebAbdullahi Sarki Mukhtar (born 5 July 1949, in Kano State, Nigeria) was formerly the National security adviser to the president of Nigeria.Rtd Major General Mukhtar was also a former military governor of Kaduna state and Katsina State, in the case of the latter he was the first administrator or governor.. Life and career. He had a fairly prominent army career …

WebDanbaba Danfulani Suntai (30 June 1961 – 28 June 2017) was a Nigerian pharmacist and politician. He was elected as Executive Governor of Taraba State, Nigeria running for the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007. He ran successfully for reelection on 26 April 2011.

WebPresidential Debate. A presidential and Vice presidential Debate was conducted by the Nigerian media with majority of the candidates attending. The debate was attended by the then incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan, and his vice Namadi Sambo, while as predicted, the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu …

WebNamadi Sambo: Governor of Bayelsa; In office 9 December 2005 – 29 May 2007: Preceded by: Diepreye Alamieyeseigha: Succeeded by: Timipre Sylva: Personal details; Born: Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan 20 November 1957 (age 64) Ogbia, Nigeria: Political party: People's Democratic Party: Spouse(s)

WebNiger's transport system was little developed during the colonial period (1899–1960), largely relying upon animal, human, and limited river transport in the far southwest and southeast. No railways were constructed in the colonial period, and roads outside the capital remained unpaved. The Niger River is unsuitable for large-scale river transport, as it lacks depth for …

WebIkedi Ohakim (born 4 August 1957) is a Nigerian businessman who became governor of Imo State in the South Eastern region in May 2007, standing for the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA). He later switched to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

WebZaria is a metropolitan city which at the present time lies within four (4) local government areas in Kaduna state; it happens to be the capital city to the Zazzau Emirate Council, and one of the original seven Hausa city-states and a major city in the state. The local government areas that made up of the city of Zaria includes: Zaria Local Government, …