During the pre-colonial period (16th to 18th centuries), several powerful West African kingdoms/empires like the Oyo Empire, Kanem-Bornu Empire, Hausa-Fulani Kingdoms, and the Igbo kingdom of ...

ALSO READ: 5 most prominent ancient African kingdoms In the northern part of present-day Nigeria, the Hausa states comprising Kano, Katsina, Zaria, and Gombe formed a powerful kingdom.

The Nation Newspaper Nigeria: Time to ponder the realities. Monday, July 1, 2024 Advertise ... (holy war) against the old Hausa kingdoms. The Fulani were, in comparison with the Hausa, very ...

There is no doubt that the Igbo or at least someone from the former Eastern Region should emerge as the next Nigeria's president after Obasanjo (the North- Hausa/Fulani and the northern minorities ...

circa 800 BC - Jos plateau settled by Nok - a neolithic and iron age civilisation. circa 11th century onwards - Formation of city states, kingdoms and empires, including Hausa kingdoms and Borno ...

With a population of over 222.8m as of November 2023 and home to plentiful natural resources, Nigeria is simultaneously Africa’s largest economy and its most populous country. ... The region has been ...

Hausaland: The Hausa Kingdom emerged in northern Nigeria, with key cities such as Kano, Katsina, and Zaria serving as trade and political hubs. The kingdom was known for its military strength and ...

11th Century onwards - Formation of city states, kingdoms and empires, including Hausa kingdoms and Borno dynasty in north, Oyo and Benin kingdoms in south.. 1472 - Portuguese navigators reach ...