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Birnin Kebbi is a city located in Northwestern Nigeria [2] [3] It is the capital city of Kebbi State and headquarter of the Gwandu Emirate. As at 2007 the city had an estimated population of 125,594 people. [4] Kebbi is mostly a Hausa and Fulani state, with Islam as the major religion. [5]
Named for the city of Birnin Kebbi—the state's capital and largest city, Kebbi state was formed from Sokoto state on 27 August 1991. [6] Of the 36 states of Nigeria, Kebbi is the tenth largest in area and 18th most populous, with an estimated population of about 4.4 million as of 2016. [7] The state is known as land of equity. [5]
After the Kebbi expedition during the Sokoto jihad, Gwandu emerged as a significant and permanent base for Usman dan Fodio and his followers. Recognizing the strategic importance of the town, Muhammad Bello ordered the construction of a protective wall around the town in 1806. This defensive wall aimed to fortify the city and enhance its ...
The Kebbi Emirate, also known as the Argungu Emirate is a traditional state based on the town of Argungu in Kebbi State, Nigeria. It is the successor to the ancient Hausa kingdom of Kebbi. [ 1 ] The Emirate is one of four in Kebbi State, the others being the Gwandu Emirate , Yauri Emirate and Zuru Emirate .
The Kebbi State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Kebbi State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kebbi State [1] headed by the Governor of Kebbi State. [2]
Argungu is a city in Nigeria's Kebbi State, situated on the Sokoto River. As of 2007 Argungu had an estimated population of 47,064. [1] The city is the seat of the Argungu Emirate, a traditional state. The city is a major agricultural center for the area, with key crops including tobacco, peanuts, rice, millet, wheat, and sorghum.
LGA Ward Polling Unit Name Aliero: Aliero Dangaladima I: Open Space Opposite Market Barebari (Barebari); Open Space Opposite Market Filin Ango (Filin Ango); Open Space Opposite Mdg Filin Jangi (Filin Jangi); Open Space Opposite Dankatsina Road (Kaurar Dutse I); Open Space Opposite Ibr.
This is a list of Kebbi State administrators and Governors of Kebbi State. Kebbi State was formed on 27 August 1991, [1] when it was split off from Sokoto State.