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Kebbi State Overview: What it’s about?
Kebbi is one of the 36 states in Nigeria with a unique historical background. Kebbi State was created on August 27, 1991, under the government of General Ibrahim Babangida, who was Nigeria’s military Head of State at the time. Babangida established the state from a split part of Sokoto, which is the parent state. The…
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Katsina State Overview
Did you know that Katsina, Nigeria, was formerly part of Kaduna State? If you weren’t aware, now you are! On September 23, 1987, General Ibrahim Babangida separated it from Kaduna State to create Katsina State. The state capital is also named Katsina, where the executive governor administers the state’s affairs. The state’s slogan is “Home…
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Kano State Overview
As far as the creation of states is concerned, Kano is one of the pioneer states in Nigeria. It is as old as Kaduna State, as both were established on the same day, along with several other states in the country. Under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon, the military head of state, Kano was…
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Kaduna State Overview
Kaduna is one of the oldest states in Nigeria. It was created on May 27, 1967, during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon, and was initially named North Central State, with Kaduna serving as its capital. However, in 1976, the state was renamed Kaduna State, taking the same name as its capital. Over the…
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Jigawa State Overview
Jigawa State is a state in Nigeria. It was formerly part of Kano State but became an independent state on August 27, 1991. The state was created during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, who was Nigeria’s president at the time. The state capital is Dutse, where the administrative affairs are managed by the…
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Imo State Overview: An Understanding of The State
Imo is a state in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. By area, it is the third smallest state in the country and is densely populated, according to census data n 2006. Before its creation, the region was a contested area and served as a major battleground during Nigeria’s three-year civil war. Imo State has a…
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Gombe State Overview: What It’s Known for
Gombe State, Nigeria, is one of the new-generation states created by Sani Abacha. The state was established on October 1, 1996, and its capital is also named Gombe. Like every Nigerian state, Gombe’s government is led by an executive governor, elected every four years. This position is determined by the indigenes of the state through…
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Enugu State Overview: An Understanding of The State
This guide provides an overview of Enugu State. You will learn about: When Was Enugu State Created? Enugu is one of the states in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The state was created during the military era of General Ibrahim Babangida in August 1991. It was carved out of the present-day Anambra State, and its…
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Ekiti State Overview: The Complete
In this guide, you’ll learn about Ekiti State with respect to its date of creation, location, population, topography, vegetation, language, LGAs, list of governors, history, universities, and more. When Was Ekiti State Created? Ekiti State, Nigeria, was officially created on October 1, 1996. It was General Sani Abacha, the military Head of State at the…
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Edo State People: The History, Culture, and Leadership
Edo State has undergone various transitions, from its time as part of the Mid-Western Region to becoming Bendel State. And eventually evolving into the current Edo State, which this piece focuses on. In this section, you will learn about the state’s history, location, topography, population, climate, language, local government areas, governors, higher institutions, and more.…
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