History of Ondo State: Former Governors from 1976 till date and Notable People

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Ondo State is one of the 36 States that constitute the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Located in the western part of the country, the State was created on the 3rd of February 1976 from the former Western State. Initially, Ondo State included what is now Ekiti State (Ekiti was carved out from Ondo in 1996). Nicknamed the “Sunshine … Read more

History of Plateau State and Former Governors from 1976 till date

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Plateau State is one of the 36 States that constitute the Federal Republic of Nigeria (including the FCT). The State is located in the heart of Nigeria and is the twelfth-largest state in the country. Nicknamed “Home of Peace and Tourism” and created on the 3rd of February 1976, Plateau is filled with natural rocks, hills … Read more

History of Kogi State and Its Past Governors from 1991-Present

Kogi State, one of Nigeria’s 36 states situated in the North Central geopolitical zone, earned the nickname “The Confluence State” upon its establishment on August 27, 1991. Its nickname is attributed to the confluence of the River Niger and River Benue at its capital, Lokoja. It is necessary to emphasize that Lokoja is the first … Read more

History of Nasarawa State

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Nasarawa State is located in the North-Central geopolitical zone of Nigeria with the slogan: “Home of Solid Minerals”. The State was established on the 1st of October 1996 and its capital is Lafia. The current governor of Nasarawa State is Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, while his deputy is Silas Ali Agara. As at 2006, there are … Read more

History of Taraba State: Ethnic Groups And List of Governors from 1991 Till Date

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Taraba State is one of the 36 states that constitutes the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The State derived its name from the Taraba River which traverses the southern part of the state. Nicknamed the “Nature’s Gift to the Nation”, Taraba State was created on the 27th of August 1991 and has its capital in Date of creation of … Read more

History of Sokoto State: List of Governors from 1976 Till Date

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This is one of the 36 states in Nigeria and is in the extreme northwest of the country. The State is usually called Sokoto State to distinguish it from the city of Sokoto – which is its capital. Established on the 3rd of February 1976 and nicknamed the “Seat of the Caliphate”, the national census conducted in the country in … Read more