Zaria
Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area.
LGA and city | |
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 Flag | |
| Coordinates: 11°04′N 7°42′E / 11.067°N 7.700°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 563 km2 (217 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 408,198 |
| • Density | 725.0/km2 (1,877.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
It was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. Today, it is known for housing Nigeria's largest university, Ahmadu Bello University.
In December 2015, Nigeria's military was reported to have killed 300 Shia Muslims and buried their bodies in a mass grave. Although the government denies the event, it has been described as a Massacre.[1]
Notable births and residents
- Shola Ameobi, football player
- Umaru Dikko, minister in the second republic
- Nuhu Bamalli, minister of foreign affairs in the first republic.
Zaria Media
Guard at the palace of the emir
Emir of Zazzau AMB. Alh. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
Children playing in one of the streets of Zaria
This is an image with the theme "Africa on the Move or Transport" from:
Senate building of the Ahmadu Bello University
Durber celebration in Zaria 2021
References
- ↑ Mass graves for '300 Shia Nigerians' in Zaria. 2015-12-23. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35168211. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
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