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Nupe Kingdom
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. History The old Nupe Kingdom was established in the middle of the 15th century in a basin between the Niger and Kaduna rivers in what is now central Nigeria. Early history is mostly based on verbally-transmitted legends. King Jibiri, who reigned around 1770, was the first Nupe king to become Muslim. Etsu Ma’azu brought the kingdom to its period of greatest power, dying in 1818. During that period the Fulani were gaining power across Northern Nigeria. After Ma’azu's death and during the subsequent wars of succession the Nupe Kingdom came under the control of the Gwandu Emirate. Masaba, son of the Fulani leader Mallam Dendo and a Nupe mother, gained power in 1841. Faced with revolt by one of his generals, Masaba allied with the former Etsu Nupe, Usman Zaki, to rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nigerian Traditional States
There are many traditional states in Nigeria. A partial list follows. Although the traditional rulers no longer officially have political power, they still have considerable status in Nigeria and the power of patronage. Except where otherwise noted, names of traditional rulers are based on the World Statesmen.org list. See also *Nigerian Chieftaincy *Nigerian traditional rulers Nigerian traditional rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria. Although they do not have formal political power, in many cases they continue to comma ... References {{Nigerian traditional states Traditional states of Nigeria States Traditional states ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usman Zaki
Usman Zaki Dan Dendo (1790–1859) was the first Etsu Nupe, the traditional ruler of the Nupe Kingdom. History Usman Zaki was the first son of Islamic preacher Malam Dendo, a Fulani man from Gwandu who was sent from Sokoto, Nigeria to introduce Islam into the Nupe Kingdom. The name "Usman Zaki" is renowned for being the first ruling household of Bida Emirate. He was the first emir in Bida Bida is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria and a city on the A124 highway which occupies most of the area. The LGA has an area of and a population of 188,181 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 912. The city Bida i ... to become ''Etsu Nupe'' ("King of Nupe"). He introduced this title in 1856, during his second term as emir, defeating his rival Malam Umar Bahaushe, a Fulani man. The title was proclaimed during the civil war of Nupe in 1847, which lasted until 1856. Usman Zaki reigned for less than four years. During his reign, he resided at the military camp i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Traditional States
There are many traditional states in Nigeria. A partial list follows. Although the traditional rulers no longer officially have political power, they still have considerable status in Nigeria and the power of patronage. Except where otherwise noted, names of traditional rulers are based on the World Statesmen.org list. See also *Nigerian Chieftaincy *Nigerian traditional rulers Nigerian traditional rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria. Although they do not have formal political power, in many cases they continue to comma ... References {{Nigerian traditional states Traditional states of Nigeria States Traditional states ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:Category:Etsu Nupe
{{category explanation , Etsu Nupe, the leader of the Nupe people The Nupe (traditionally called the ''Nupawa'' by the Hausas and ''Tapa'' by the neighbouring Yoruba) are an ethnic group native to the Middle Belt of Nigeria. They are the dominant ethnic group in Niger State and a minority in Kwara State. The .... In recent times this leader has been the Emir of Bida Nigerian traditional rulers Nupe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umaru Sanda Ndayako
Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Sanda Ndayako (CFR, OFR), (1937 – 8 September, 2003) was the 12th Etsu Nupe from one of the ruling houses of Bida. His parents were Muhammadu Ndayako (CBE), the late 9th Etsu Nupe and Aisha Nuadoro. Background education Ndayako started elementary school at Elementary School Bida in 1945 and letter went to Ilorin for middle school in 1949 finishing in 1951, he obtained his high certificate at the prestigious Government College Zaria (now Barewa College Zaria) there he graduated in 1956, and then he attended Nigeria College of Art Science and Technology Zaria in 1957, then later proceed to University College Ibadan (now University of Ibadan) and obtained Bachelor Degree in 1962. Career Ndayako started his government Careers in early 60's as an Assistant Secretary in Ministry of Local government Kaduna State also being the Assistant District Officer in charge of the Tiv Divisions and letter he was transfer to Kano State there he served as District Officer for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musa Bello
Musa Bello (b. 1919–1975) was the 11th Etsu Nupe in Nupe kingdom reigns from 1967 to his death in 1975 and was succeeded by the 12th Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako. Background his father was the seventh Etsu Nupe Bello Maliki. He had his entire education in Bida Emirate and later he became the head district of Badeggi in 1965 and Katcha before then he worked at Kaduna contractor company. Ruling house He belong to the second house of rulings house, house Masaba in Nupe Kingdom and Bida Emirates. He is a grandfather to the present 13th Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar, and uncle to the 12th Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Sanda Ndayako (CFR, OFR), (1937 – 8 September, 2003) was the 12th Etsu Nupe from one of the ruling houses of Bida. His parents were Muhammadu Ndayako (CBE), the late 9th Etsu Nupe and Aisha Nuadoro. Background education Nday ... both came in a different rulings house but the same great grandfather Malam Dendo. Notes {{DEFAULTSORT: Et ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usman Sarki
Usman Sarki dan Malam Saidu MP, CFR (b. 1920 - 1984) was the Federal Minister of Interior from 1959 to 1962 succeeded J. M. Johnson and served as the 10th Etsu Nupe from 1962 to 1969 succeeding the 9th Etsu Nupe Muhammadu Ndayako. He was succeeded by his cousin, the 11th Etsu Nupe Musa Bello. Biography Born into Masaba ruling house of Bida, his father Saidu Sarki was the 8th Etsu Nupe. He began his early education in the well known Bida Middle School from 1933 to 1943 and then the Kaduna College in 1944. In 1954 he studied development economics and an extra moral studies in the University of Ibadan for engineering. Career He started his career as engineer and supervisor in Bida native authority before becoming a federal representative in 1955 on the platform of NPC and was secretary of works and survey serving as Federal representative. In 1960 he was federal minister of Internal Affairs before leaving in 1962 to succeed his uncle, HRH Etsu Nupe Muhammadu Ndayako who had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammadu Ndayako
Muhammadu Ndayako CMG (1884–1962), popularly known as ''Baba Kudu'', is the 9th Etsu Nupe, from 1935 till his death in 1962. Background He was born into 3rd Bida ruling house of Umaru Majigi. He is the son of 6th Etsu Nupe Malam Muhammad Makun who was the son of the 3rd Etsu Nupe, Umaru Majigi. Muhammadu Ndayako is a grand uncle to the 13th Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar. Etsu Ndayako reigned for 26 years (1935–1962), also as his son the 12th Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Sanda Ndayako (CFR, OFR), (1937 – 8 September, 2003) was the 12th Etsu Nupe from one of the ruling houses of Bida. His parents were Muhammadu Ndayako (CBE), the late 9th Etsu Nupe and Aisha Nuadoro. Background education Nday ... ruled for 28 years, being longest server of the throne. Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:Ndayako, Muhammadu 1966 deaths 1884 births Nigerian Muslims Nigerian traditional rulers Emirs of Bida Etsu Nupe People from Bida ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bello Dan Maliki
Bello Dan Maliki (1887 – 1926) was the 8th Etsu Nupe ''King of Nupe'' from 1916 to 1926. In 1918 he was the first monarch to bought a car as of the time road was not constructed in Bida and all community in Nigeria and the emirate benefited from the car. He belong to the Usman Zaki ruling house of Fulani Nupe Nupe may refer to: *Nupe people, of Nigeria *Nupe language, their language *The Bida Emirate, also known as the Nupe Kingdom, their former state *A member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in the United States *National Union of Public Employees (Ne ... rulings dynasty. Further reading *''The Nupe and their creed'', Sir Nigfred, German institute of linguistic, Germany. 1957 Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:Maliki, Bello Etsu Nupe Emirs of Bida 1887 births 1926 deaths Nigerian traditional rulers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abu Bakr Dan Masaba
Abu or ABU may refer to: Places * Abu (volcano), a volcano on the island of Honshū in Japan * Abu, Yamaguchi, a town in Japan * Ahmadu Bello University, a university located in Zaria, Nigeria * Atlantic Baptist University, a Christian university located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada * Elephantine, Egypt, known as Abu to the Ancient Egyptians * A. A. Bere Tallo Airport (IATA: ABU), in Atambua, Indonesia * Mount Abu, the highest mountain in the Indian state of Rajasthan People * Abu (Arabic term), a component of some Arabic names * Ab (Semitic), a common part of Arabic-derived names, meaning "father of" in Arabic * Abu al-Faraj (other) * Abu Baker Asvat, a murdered South African activist and medical doctor * Abu Ibrahim (other) * Abu Mohammed (other) * Abu Salim (other) *Abdul-Malik Abu (born 1995), American basketball player in the Israeli Premier Basketball League * Raneo Abu, Filipino politician Other uses * Abu (god), a minor god of vege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maliki
The ( ar, مَالِكِي) school is one of the four major schools of Islamic jurisprudence within Sunni Islam. It was founded by Malik ibn Anas in the 8th century. The Maliki school of jurisprudence relies on the Quran and hadiths as primary sources. Unlike other Islamic fiqhs, Maliki fiqh also considers the consensus of the people of Medina to be a valid source of Islamic law. The Maliki school is one of the largest groups of Sunni Muslims, comparable to the Shafi`i madhhab in adherents, but smaller than the Hanafi madhhab. Sharia based on Maliki doctrine is predominantly found in North Africa (excluding northern and eastern Egypt), West Africa, Chad, Sudan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the Emirate of Dubai (UAE), and in northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia.Jurisprudence and Law – Islam Reorienting the Veil, University of North Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umaru Majigi
Umaru is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Umaru bin Ali (c. 1824 – 1891), Sultan of Sokoto *Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (born 1952), Nigerian businessman elected Governor of Nasarawa State, Nigeria *Umaru Argungu (born 1959), Senator for Kebbi North constituency of Kebbi State, Nigeria *Umaru Bago Tafida, 12th Emir, or traditional ruler of Lapai in Niger State, Nigeria *Umaru Bangura (born 1987), Sierra Leonean international footballer * Umaru Dahiru (born 1952), elected Senator for the Sokoto South constituency of Sokoto State, Nigeria *Umaru Dikko (born 1936), Nigerian politician and was a trusted adviser to President Shehu Shagari *Umaru Mohammed, appointed Governor of North-Western State in Nigeria in July 1975 *Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (1951–2010), the President of Nigeria and the 13th Head of State *Umaru Mutallab (born 1939), Nigerian business and banking leader, former minister of Economic Development *Sylvester Umaru Onu (born 1938), Nigerian judge *Umaru Pula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
