Who are the Borgu people?
Borgu (French: Borgou) is a region in north-west Nigeria and in the northern Republic of Benin. It was partitioned between Great Britain and France by the Anglo-French Convention of 1898. People of Borgu were known as Bariba and Borgawa.
Which Local Government is Kainji?
Kainji hydropower station is located in Kainji town about 15km to new Bussa, Bargu Local Government Area of Niger State. Geographically, the area lies at the intersect of latitude 09 0 55´N and longitude 04 0 33´E (Fig. 1).
Which State is Borgu in Nigeria?
Niger State
Borgu, traditional emirate, Niger State, western Nigeria.
Where is borgu?
The Borgu Emirate is a Nigerian traditional state with its capital in New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria….Borgu Kingdom.
| Start | End | Ruler |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1968 | Muhammadu Sani dan Dan Toro |
| 1968 | 3 Feb 2000 | Musa Muhammadu Kigera III dan Muhammadu Sani (d. 2000) |
Who is the current Emir of Borgu?
Haliru Dantoro
| Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III | |
|---|---|
| Emir Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III, Emir of Borgu Emirate | |
| Reign | December 1938 – October 28, 2015 |
| Predecessor | Alhaji Isiaku Musa Jikantoro |
| Appointed | Alhaji Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro, Kitoro IV |
In what part of Nigeria is Kainji Dam located?
Niger
| Kainji Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kainji, Niger, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 09°51′45″N 04°36′48″ECoordinates: 09°51′45″N 04°36′48″E |
| Construction began | 1964 |
| Opening date | 1968 |
Which is the largest local government in Nigeria?
Toro local government headquarters is in the town of Toro. The local government has three districts: Toro, Jama’a and Lame district. The local government is the largest local government in Nigeria and west Africa in particular. It has an area of 6,9322km and a population of 350,404 at the 2006 census.
Who is the Emir of Suleja?
Awwal Ibrahim
| Mohammed Awwal Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | David Mark |
| Emir of Suleja | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 17 January 2000 |
What is king called in Nupe?
The Bida Emirate is a traditional state in Nigeria, a successor to the old Nupe Kingdom, with its headquarters in Bida, Niger State. The head of the state is the Etsu Nupe, considered the leader of the Nupe people.
Is Tapa a Yoruba?
Traditionally called the Tapa by the Yorubas, the Nupes trace their origin to Tsoede who fled the court of Idah and established towns along the Niger in the 15th century. The Nupe language is also spoken in Kwara and Kogi States.
Where did Nigeria electricity come from?
Electricity in Nigeria is generated through thermal and hydro power sources. The main source of electricity generation comes from fossil fuels especially gas which accounts for 86% of the capacity in Nigeria with the remainder generated from hydropower sources.