Northern Nigeria Archives

Northern Nigeria Facts and past History

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We were not illiterate, they came and found us writing.

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Qur’an reciters from different countries. Her victory has become a source of pride for Nigeria and Gombe State, especially after securing first place in her category.

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Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi, a native of Gombe State, has won first place in the women’s Hizb 60 and Tafsir category at the King Abdulaziz International Qur’an Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Maryam represented Nigeria at the international competition, which featured

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It has come to our attention that this particular video is one of the reasons behind Sheikh Jingir’s provocative statement that went viral.

Ironically, the video itself did not trend the way his statement did, because many Christians chose to ignore it since it was not made by a Muslim cleric. It only gained attention after Sheikh Jingir responded.

If we really want peace and coexistence, Christians need to check this bias. Let them also caution their pastors and political leaders to stop inciting hate against other religions

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LIVE FOOTAGE: Jews attack Christians in Jerusalem while yelling “Jesus is son a of wh*re.”

W to the Christian at the end for fighting back.

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Twitter standards. And some people would believe this oo 😭😭

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Nigerian Prince in London The Emir Katsina, one of the ruling Princes of Nigeria. The Emir has arrived in London to visit the Empire exhibition at Wembley with his wife and son The Emir and his son (in centre) with his suite photographed outside their hotel in London 13 September

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For this very picture, I hope Argentina lose tonight. Once I see you in this position, it will be hard to be on your side any longer. The country where this is located is behind every evil on earth today. Also, Spain was the only country in the EU to stand up to Trump and outrightly bar the United States from using its airspace and other military facilities for its aggression towards Iran.

So, it's Spain for the win. 🇪🇸

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Young Goodluck Jonathan: From Otuoke to the Presidency

This early photograph of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan offers a glimpse into the formative years of the man who would eventually become President of Nigeria.

Born on 20 November 1957 in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Jonathan grew up in a modest family in the Niger Delta. His parents, Lawrence Ebele Jonathan and Eunice Afeni Jonathan, were subsistence farmers and canoe makers. His childhood in the riverine community gave him an early understanding of the everyday realities faced by many people in the region.

Jonathan attended St Stephen's Primary School in Otuoke and Mater Dei High School in Imiringi before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt. He studied Zoology and later earned master's and doctoral degrees in related fields.

Before entering politics, he worked as an educator and environmental officer. His political journey began in Bayelsa State, where he became Deputy Governor in 1999 and Governor in 2005.

In 2007, he became Nigeria's Vice President under President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. Following Yar'Adua's death in 2010, Jonathan became President and later won the 2011 presidential election.

From his early days in Otuoke to Nigeria's highest political office, Jonathan's journey remains one of the notable stories of Nigeria's post-independence leadership.

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Abba Musa Rimi: Kaduna State's Acting Governor

Abba Musa Rimi, CON, born on 28 February 1940 in Rimi, present-day Katsina State, is a Nigerian politician who served as Acting Governor of Kaduna State during the Second Republic.

Before entering politics, Rimi built a career in sales and marketing, working with multinational companies including UAC, NTC and G.B. Ollivant. In 1979, he was elected Deputy Governor of Kaduna State alongside Governor Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa on the platform of the People's Redemption Party (PRP).

Following the impeachment of Governor Balarabe Musa on 23 June 1981, Rimi assumed office as Acting Governor, becoming the state's chief executive until the end of the Second Republic on 1 October 1983.

During his administration, he presided over several notable events, including the inauguration of IBBI Nigeria brewery in 1982 and the visit of Pope John Paul II to Kaduna in February 1982. His government also faced the challenge of managing religious tensions following clashes between the Izala and Darika Islamic groups later that year.

After the military coup of 31 December 1983, Rimi was tried by a Special Military Tribunal and sentenced to imprisonment on corruption-related charges, a decision that remained controversial. He later returned to public service and, in 1998, was appointed Special Adviser on Political Affairs to General Abdulsalami Abubakar during Nigeria's transition to democratic rule.

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Governor of the Northern Region, Sir Kashim Ibrahim, chats with Lieutenant-Colonel Mamman Shuwa and Second-Lieutenant Sani Abacha, 1965.

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This newly constructed 6,000MT/Day Lithium Processing Plant In Nasarawa State is a game changer.

Next is for lithium battery manufacturing companies to set up factories in the country as well.

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Prof. Rabi Muhammad Rabi’u has made history as the first female professor at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, ADUSTECH, Wudil.

She is a distinguished scholar in *Animal Science and Ruminant Nutrition*, serving in the Department of Animal Science.

Prof. Rabi’u holds a B.Agric., MSc., and Ph.D. in Animal Science. She is known for teaching, research, and mentoring students.

Her work drives better livestock production in Northern Nigeria, with special emphasis on small ruminant nutrition and management.

She was appointed professor in April 2019 at KUST Wudil, now ADUSTECH. Since then, she has:
1. Supervised numerous postgraduate students
2. Published 20+ scholarly articles
3. Advanced research in animal nutrition, livestock health, and sustainable agriculture

Prof. Rabi’u’s milestone continues to inspire women in academia and science across Nigeria.

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Aliko Dangote's net worth has rebounded to $36.5 billion after last week's significant loss due to a Nigerian stock market selloff.

Last week, Dangote's wealth dropped by $1.2 billion in a single session, mainly due to a 10% fall in Dangote Cement's share price.

Despite market volatility, Dangote Cement and his other companies remain financially strong, continuing to deliver strong results.

Dangote is expected to collect nearly $490 million from Dangote Cement's upcoming dividend, making up most of the $564 million payout to shareholders.

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Nigeria has secured a $5 billion loan deal with the UAE despite IMF warnings.

The country has already drawn $1.5 billion from this facility, arranged with First Abu Dhabi Bank.

The loan aims to support Nigeria's 2026 budget, finance important infrastructure, and restructure debt.

The IMF has expressed concerns over the loan’s opacity and potential long-term risks for Nigeria.

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Dangote Group has signed a $400 million equipment agreement with China’s XCMG to support the expansion of its Lagos refinery.

The company plans to double the refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day.

The expansion could place the Lekki facility among the world’s largest refining complexes.

The deal comes as Dangote Refinery prepares for a major capital raise and possible listing.

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Engineer Baba Hadi Usman, 70, is an indigene of Jekadafari Ward, Gombe LGA, Gombe State. He never attended formal school but memorized the Holy Qur’an at age 12.

A self-taught innovator who built radio stations, telephone handsets, radio transmitters, and even a Vespa-engine helicopter in the 1970s. Recently, he invented a generator that runs without fuel and a stove powered by water. Today at Gombe State University’s convocation, he will unveil more breakthroughs including a new security apparatus.

In recognition of his indigenous ingenuity and contributions to science, Gombe State University conferred on him a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, during its 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th combined convocation ceremony.

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Dr. Victor Olalusi, a Nigerian, has gained global attention after graduating with a perfect 5.0 CGPA in Medicine from the Russian National Research Medical University.

Olalusi maintained the score consistently throughout his years of study. His performance earned him recognition as one of the top graduating students in Russia in a highly demanding academic system.

He is noted as the first Nigerian student in Russia to maintain and graduate with a perfect 5.0 CGPA in a Russian medical school.