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Kanai, Nigeria
Kanai ( Hausa: ) is a district as well as a village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of southern Kaduna state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The postal code of the area is 802139. Geography Landscape Kanai possesses an elevation of 802m. Climate Kanai Mali (H. Gora Gida) has an average annual temperature of about , average yearly highs of about and lows of , with zero rainfalls at the ends and beginnings of the year with a yearly average precipitation of about , and an average humidity of 53.7%, similar to that of neighbouring towns Kagoro and Zonkwa. Settlements Achi et al (2019) p. 11 The following are some major settlements in Kanai district include: * Adidyong * Atabat Atanyeang * Atabum * Atak Ma-Gangkwon * Apyifak * Apyimbu * Ayak * Aza Magoni * Bafoi (also Sanai) * Bato (Boto) * Gan * Kakwa * Kanai Mali (also Atsung Abyek) * Ma-Adangung * Ma-Avwuong * Magwafan (H. Bakin Kogi) * Manyii-Chendidan (H. Rafin Wawa) * Ma-Pama * Sagwaza * Sako * Sankwap (also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. By country/region Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ps, ولسوالۍ ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st century. Austria In Austria, the word is used with different meanings in three different contexts: * Some of the tasks of the administrative branch of the national and regional governments are fulfilled by the 95 district administrative offices (). The area a dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atyap People
The Atyap people (Tyap: ''A̱tyap'', singular: ''A̱tyotyap''; Hausa exonym: ''Kataf'', ''Katab'') are an ethnic group found majorly in Zangon-Kataf, Kaura and Jema'a Local Government Areas of southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. They speak the Tyap language, one of the Central Plateau languages. Origins Archeoloɡical material evidence The Atyap occupy part of the Nok cultural complex in the upper Kaduna River valley, famous for its terra-cotta figurines. Several iron smeltinɡ sites have been located in Atyap area. Most of these were found in the area of ''Gan'' and nearby settlements. The remains include slag, tuyeres and furnaces. In two sites in the ''Ayid-ma-pama'' (Tyap: ''A̱yit Mapama'') on the banks of the ''Sanchinyirian'' stream and banks of ''Chen Fwuam'' at ''Atabad Atanyieanɡ'' (Tyap: ''A̱ta̱bat A̱ta̱nyeang'') the slaɡ and tuyeres remains were particularly abundant in hiɡh heaps. This cateɡory of information is complemented by shallow caves and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zonzon
Zonzon is a district and a village community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, southern Kaduna state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The postal code for the area is 802138. Settlements Achi et al (2019) p. 11 The following are some major settlements in Zonzon district include: * Apyia Babum * Aza Akat * Chen Akoo * Fabwang (H. Ung. Tabo) * Kati (H. Wawa-Rafi) * Mabukhwu * Makunanshyia * Makutsatim * Manyi Sansak * Mashan * Masong * Mawuka * Mawukili * Sakum * Taligan (I, II) * Zonzon Demographics The people of Zonzon district are primarily Atyap people, with settlers from other parts of Nigeria in its major towns. Notable people * Engr. Andrew Yakubu Laah, engineer * Atyoli Bala Achi (late), historian, writer * Agwam Dominic Gambo Yahaya (KSM), Agwatyap III * AVM Ishaya Aboi Shekari (rtd.), military officer See also * Atyap chiefdom * Jei District * Kanai, Nigeria * List of villages in Kaduna State This is a list of villages and settlements in Kaduna State, Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Villages In Kaduna State
This is a list of villages and settlements in Kaduna State, Nigeria organised by local government areas of Nigeria, local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes in Nigeria, postal codes also given). By postal code By electoral ward Below is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Villages in Nigeria Lists of villages in Nigeria, Kaduna Populated places in Kaduna State, * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jei District
Jei ( Hausa: ''Unguwar Gaiya'') is district of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, southern Kaduna state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The postal code for the area is 802130. Settlements Achi et al (2019) p. 11 The following are some major settlements in Jei district include: * Apyia Gbaza (H. ''Kangwaza'') * Apyinzwang * Akputuut * Ashong Ashyui (H. ''Jankasa'') * Atak Njei (H. ''Gidan Gata'') * Atyecarak (Attachirak; H. ''Kacecere'') * Awak * Chenkwon (H. ''Samaru Kataf'') * Langson * Madoo * Magata (also Afan Tsaai) * Magaya (H. ''Ung. Gaiya'') * Majuju (H. ''Ung. Juju'') * Makarau * Makwakhwu (H. ''Kurmin Dawaki'') * Manchong * Manyi Aminyam * Manyi Ashyui * Manta Ason * Matagama * Mavwuong * Mayayit (H. ''Ung. Jaba'') * Sop Akoo (H. ''Mabushi'') I, II Demographics The district is primarily made up of Atyap people, traditionally the territory of the Jei sub-clan of the Agbaat clan. Economy The economic base of the area is agriculture. However, there are other non-a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atyap Chiefdom
Atyap Chiefdom is a Nigerian traditional state of the Atyap people, located on the upper Kaduna River basin of the central Nigeria plateau in the Middle Belt. Its headquarters is at A̠tak Njei, Zangon Kataf, southern Kaduna state, Nigeria. People History The Atyap Chiefdom was created in 1995. In 2007, it was upɡraded to a First Class status. Government The Atyap Chiefdom is run by the Atyap Traditional Council, with the A̠gwatyap as its head. Administrative divisions Districts The Kaduna state Ministry of Local Government Affairs gave its number of ''Existing Districts'' as 16, ''Approved Districts'' as five and ''Approved Village Units'' as 61. Districts of Atyap Chiefdom These are the districts between 1995 and 2017: However, these are the current five Government-Approved Districts from 2017 onwards, trimmed down by the incumbent Kaduna State governor Nasir Elrufai who accordingly said, as reported b''Premium Times, Nigeria''that the committee set up to address the di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaman Dabo
Atak Nfang ( Hausa: Zaman Dabo) is a district and a village community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, southern Kaduna state in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. The postal code for the area is 802142. Settlements Achi et al (2019) p. 11 The following are some major settlements in Atak Nfang (Zaman Dabo) district include: * Atak Agbaat * Atakmawai (H. Kurmin Masara) * Atak Nfang (Zaman Dabo) * Apyia Akoo (Kankurmi) * Chawai Zaman Dabo * Chen Akoo (Zama Awon) * Doka * Kan Kibori * Kibori * Kitibir * Makomurum * Manyi Mashin * Manyi Sansak * Marana (Ungwan Rana) * Sabon Gini * Ungwan Maichibi Demographics The people of Atak Nfang (Zaman Dabo) district are majorly Atyap people. Although settlers from other parts of the country are found in parts of the district. Note * Achi, B.; Bitiyonɡ, Y. A.; Bunɡwon, A. D.; Baba, M. Y.; Jim, L. K. N.; Kazah-Toure, M.; Philips, J. E. ''A Short History of the Atyap'' (2019). Zaria: Tamaza Publishinɡ Co. Ltd. . Pp. 9–245. See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyuka Lilymjok
Kyuka Lilymjok (also known as Adamu Kyuka Usman and Adamu Lilymjok; born 24 September 1965, Bafoi-Kanai, Nigeria) is a Nigerian writer, political thinker, philosopher, and professor of law at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria. Early life and education Kyuka Lilymjok was born into poverty in rural Nigeria. He started primary school in 1973 and then attended Government Secondary School, Katagum, Bauchi State, where he obtained the General Certificate in Education ( GCE) and proceeded to Bayero University Kano where he graduated with an LL.B. Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in 1990. He graduated from the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos in 1991 with a BL Honours degree, and was called to the Nigerian Bar the same year and proceeded to private legal practice. In 1994, he was appointed assistant lecturer in the faculty of law Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and enrolled for a master's degree programme in the same university graduating in 1998. In 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bala Ade Dauke
Bala Ade Dauke Gora (January 4, 1931 - January 1, 2005) was the first indigenous District Head in Southern Zaria and first monarch of the Atyap Chiefdom, a Nigerian traditional state in southern Kaduna State, Middle Belt (central) Nigeria. He was known by the titles ''Kuyan Banan Zazzau'' and ''Agwatyab I''. Early life and education Bala grew up seeing his father, Ade, and his father's elder brother, Dauke, living together in a large compound and farming together in Gan, Kanai (H. Gora), Atyapland. His uncle was the Family Head () as well as Village Head (T. , H. ) of Kanai (H. ), acting in the capacity of an administrator in the area, answerable to the District Head at the Administrative Headquarters in Zangon Kataf town. Bala's exact date of birth is unknown; he earlier predicted his birth year to be between 1935 and 1936 in his autobiography captured in the book he wrote titled, ''Zangon Kataf: A Journey of a People''. However, it is inscribed on his tomb that he was born Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrison Bungwon
Engr. Dr. Harrison Yusuf Bungwon (Tyap: Harrison Isuu Bunggwon) FNSE (25 November 1949 – 6 April 2016) was a paramount ruler of Atyap Chiefdom a Nigerian traditional state in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. He was also known by the title ''Agwatyap II''. Early life and education Bungwon was born to A̠tyoli Bungwon Yawa and A̠yanga̠li Atoh Bungwon on 25 November 1949 in Bafoi, Ka̠nai District, Atyapland, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria). His father died in 1953, when he was only four years old. His educational career began in January, 1957 at the age of seven in Native Authority Junior Primary School, Bafwoi-Ka̠nai (Gora Bafai). After passing his entrance examination in 1961, he got admitted into Native Authority Senior Primary School, Kachia. In 1963, Bungwon got admitted into Government Technical School, Soba, Zaria, where he had a two and a half year stint before he got admitted in 1965 into the prestigious Government Techni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Bally
Bobai Balat, also known by his stage name Bally B., is a Nigerian disc jockey, record producer, voiceover artist, and reality television personality. He gained popularity as one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija 2017 reality game show; a localised franchise of the Dutch game show. Among other jobs, he has worked as a school teacher in Lagos as well as a Statistician for the Federal Government. He is a baritone, known as Baritone Bally in the show. In 2015, Balat created an Afro infused electronic bootleg remix to Rihanna's hit song FourFiveSeconds, which brought industry recognition and led to a mash-up segment on Lagos city radio station; The Beat 99.9 FM. Early life and career Growing up in a household with 3 music-loving elder siblings played a huge role in crafting his music passion and style. He spent most of his adolescence years in Kaduna before moving to Nigeria's capital, Abuja at the age of 10 where he had his secondary education at Loyola Jesuit Colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaiah Balat
Isaiah Chawai Balat (23 October 1952 – 18 February 2014) was a Nigerian politician and businessman from Southern Kaduna, southern Kaduna State. He was the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing for Kaduna South from May 2003 to May 2007 and, a member of the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria), People's Democratic Party. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served as the Minister of State for Works and Housing in the cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2000. In May 2010, Balat was appointed the Special Advisor to the President on Special Duties (Office of the Vice-President) where he served until his demise in 2014. Early life and education Isaiah Chawai Balat was born on 23 October 1952 in Gora (Ka̠nai), a village in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. His father was from Gora while his mother was from a village called Kamuru. He was born into a polygamous family which was very common at the time. Balat's mother di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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