The 26th chief of Karshi was HRH Alhaji Abdulkadir Mamman who ruled for 12 years (1983-1995). On top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. Mohammed Bako then a member of plateau state house of assembly led a group of people to the present site located between Rafin kwara and Tudun wada now in Nasarawa state for resettlement projects.[4]. Change). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. There is no doubt that the Eggon people of central Nigeria has this similar rich cultural values that cannot be extinct but will bask and extend to generations yet unborn. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 91 F. The chief priest releases the dodo masquerade on this day as all the young maidens and men come out in colossal numbers; making beautiful traditional renditions to their gods. Its hard to tell which is dominant. The origination of this tribe remains unknown, but they are located in Adama state and speak the Hausa language but are not Hausas. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. Keffi is located just west of a junction of local roads that gives it quick access to Abuja and Nasarawa Toto. Aura Sogo 1682-1700, x^Zr}W[%nvf? Really interesting piece of work Muzzamil! He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). Kyuni-Umaru, who doubles as the President of the Mada Development Association (MDA) Youth-wing, advised his colleagues to channel and harness their energy, resources and endowment into promoting ethnic cohesion and a better society. Bakwa kiga 1727-1747, The Gude people are mostly identified with their men Babban Riga flowing gowns and head caps while the women with wrappers and blouse and hijab headcovers. The Fulani tribe is an easily identified tribes all over Nigeria because they are known for cattle rearing, though, cattle rearing is not the Fulani tribes only cultural heritage, but just a major part of their culture. Mamman Na-Aurah was a Prince from Nani Ada Dende lineage of ancient royal stool of karshi. The present Chief of Karshi HRH Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Mohammad ascended the throne since 1997 till date. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. Subsequently, Danbaba and his followers migrated from the present Dala Kano to safeguard their faith and gods. Please I will like to speak with you. Lugard had this to say about the Nasarawa province in 1902: in the Nasarawa country, a once fertile and populous province, one can now only, view the remains and ruins of the large and totally deserted towns, bearing witness to the desolating wrought by 100 years of internecine strife and slave-raiding by the Fulani. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja has debunked news trending on social media regarding the alleged 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. [14], Nasarawa State has agriculture as the mainstay of its economy with the production of varieties of cash crops throughout the year. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. According to S. O. Ayih (2003,2012 and 2013) who wrote extensively on the history of Gwandara, there were over 100 Gwandara towns and villages in Nigeria and they cut across Nasarawa, Kaduna, Niger, FCT, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba and Benue states. Sharki 1416-1441, Gombi is known as a tribe and also a local government area in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Today they have restructured their ruling patterns and the first class chieftain title is called the Aren Eggon (Father/Chief of Eggon). The Fulani men are easily identified with their mode of dressing which is putting on a flowing gown referred to as the Babban Riga while their women are known to put on a blouse and tie wrappers. This is nice! It is an incredibly exciting social event usually performed mostly by young bachelors to test their strength (powers) and also to impress and win maidens for courtship and marriage. These council of kingmakers are not eligible to contest because they are from the female side while those eligible to contest are the; Sarkin-Pada, Makama, Turaki, Barde, Ciroman, Santali all of these council of chiefs are from the male side. If the institute is eventually established, it will empower them with the requisite skills that will make them self-reliance thereby making them unavailable for crime and other social vices, the governor added. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. I still come around once in a while. Osoko 1492-1512, 4 0 obj The protectorate later merged into British Nigeria in 1914 before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. - Few evangelicals, but many who identify as Christians. Karshi town, believed to be one of the oldest settlement in the middle belt zone, it was founded by Mallam Danbaba. Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! From January to April sacrifices of animals are made to the gods to ensure rainfall for the cultivation season, and a renewal of sacrifices to appease the gods in September. The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded the forum of ethnic nationalities for organising a youth summit aimed at building bridges of unity amongst different tribes in the state. Nasarawa was founded in about 1838 in the Afo (Afao) tribal territory by Umaru, a dissident official from the nearby town of Keffi, as the seat of the new emirate of Nassarawa. Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. In history, the people of Eggon where governed by traditional religious laws by a caretaker Chief Priest Adanashim. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Karshi remained with Keffi Native Authority (NA) till 1976 when the new Federal Capital Territory was carved out of some neighboring state then Plateau state. Kindly drop your email address. Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. The original inhabitants of Karu are the Gwari, Gade, Gwadara, Gana-gana, Koro and the Bassa tribes, with a little Hausa community [1] [7 . The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Nasarawa State had a total population of 1,869,377 residents as of 2006, making the state the second least populated state in Nigeria after Bayelsa State[10]. Apart from the Ashim, there are some religions practiced by individuals or families such as Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba. Research shows that before the advent of the colonialist, a rundown on the migration of the people of Eggon shows that; they were inhabitants of Ngazargamu, now known as Borno State. Required fields are marked *. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. Time/General. Prof Shehu who is also the Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, also said policymakers at all levels should provide decent opportunities for the youths to have decent lives as a way of tackling insecurity. As a sign of remembrance, the late Captain Moloney Tomb was immortalized. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Speaking of meals, they majorly prefer millet, rice, sorghum, and maize. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. Tag: List of tribes in Adamawa state Nigeria. As always, trust Muzzammilwrites to bring you scoops of all other tribes as mentioned above. However, with the advent of colonial era and indirect rule, the colonial masters decide to merge Karshi with the Keffi Native Authority (NA). Your email address will not be published. Clear. Other religions are also practiced in their minorities Hausa is the official language of the emirate. Sun & Moon. Entertainment for leisure. The major ones are Miligi (Koro), Alago, Mada, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani, Gbagyi, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira[14], The dominant religions in Nasarawa State are Islam and Christianity, although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practised. The town is also the cradle of Alago civilization, one of the major ethnic groups in the state. Karshi Central market is one of the oldest market in the Federal Capital Territory which attracted people far from the neighboring state such as; Niger state, Nasarawa and Kogi state to buy and sell. When Islam was first introduced in Kano in the middle of the 14th century, the ruling family to which Danbaba belonged took exception to the new religion known as Karshi today. >> /Length 2972 Tribes and Culture: The Igbomina Yoruba Race (In Kwara and Osun states) 1, 1802 A.D Keffi circa (originally Katsina Fulani), 1804 A.D Abuja (originally Habe, kingdom of Zozo), 1804 A.D Lafia Beriberi circa (originally Bornuese), 1811 A.D Jemaan Darroro (originally cattle Fulani trunkajur). The three (3) clans previously discussed have their settlements located in several villages namely: The Anzo Clan Alogani, Angbaku Ezeng, Gale, Gunyi, Okgba, Ogbagi, Ugba Waama and Wogna; The Eloho Clan Alushi, Endeho, Ginda, Gaji, Ika, Lizin KeffiUngwashuru, Wana, Wangibi, Warizo, Wulko and Wuwen; the Eggon Ero Clan are found in Alizaga, Bakyono, Arigbadu Sako and Ume. Na-Aurah was a devout Muslim and a jihadist per excellence who led a successful Islamic revolution that bring to the enthronement of Islam in his immediate milieu and its neighborhood. The majority thinks that only the Hausa and Fulani tribe fills most of the northern state, but no, we have different tribes in the northern state apart from the Hausas and Fulanis. Tourists love to go hiking on this beautiful and high hill overlooking the Nasarawa Eggon local government and surrounding areas. Annually, the people of Eggon come from various locations all over the world to feast and show love to one another. They are called "Madan Dutse" which means the Hill Mada but the Eggon are different from the Mada who are popularly called "Madan Kasa". The State has three National Senatorial Districts, the South, North and West. %PDF-1.5 Life in Keffi is incredibly affordable with an abundance of food supplies and farm produces that are pretty cheap and a commendable steady power supply. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). Just like the other Hausa-Fulani communities, Keffi have similar traditional administrative setup. I can tell you are definitely enjoying your stay sir. We are glad you like it, Angela. Keffi is home to me even though I reside in Lagos now but occasionally I do pay visit to childhood friends and some family members who still reside there. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. Nasarawa State consists of 13 Local Government Areas (shown with 2006 population figures[11]): List of current Local Government Area Chairmen. Hence; their settlement and dominance in the province. Keffi has always been a home for me since my first visit. Mamo 1860-1890, They are in Kanke Local Government Area, believed to have settled earlier than other ethnic groups. Weather. Governor Sule disclosed this on Saturday in Lafia at the maiden edition of the Nasarawa State Youth Summit organised by the forum of Nasarawa State ethnic nationalities. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. Economically, Nasarawa State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sesame, soybeans, groundnut, millet, maize, and yam crops. Karu is the administrative headquarters of the Karu Local Government Area (LGA), one of the 13 LGAs that make up Nasarawa State. Smiles. The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. This is done to avoid confusion regarding the current reality of a people group, to fix grammar and spelling and to avoid potentially offensive wording. The Bachama tribe is recorded as the only tribe that remained unconquered after the Fulani Jihadist invasion, which makes them one of the strongest tribes in Adamawa state, Nigeria. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. He is a graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ilorin. The Governor of Nasarawa State is the regional executive of Nasarawa. He was eventually killed in the engagement at Burmi, by Major Marsh, on July 27th, 1903. Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. He was instrumental to the establishment of the first primary school in Karshi community now known as Aura primary school. He pledged to always act in a way that would give others a sense of belonging, thereby promoting peace and unity. Due to the nature of the predominant occupation of the Eggon people (agriculture), they are polygamous in nature, their wives and children help in tilling and cultivating the soil for a massive yield of farm produce. But at about the rising of 19th century, during the the era of the Fulani invasion, it was recorded that the Northern axis of ten province was raided by the Fulani and Habe (now in present day Abuja). Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs.. Joshua Project data is drawn from many sources and of varying accuracy depending on source and editorial decisions. Nasarawa is also religiously diverse as about 60% of the state's population are Muslim with around 30% being Christian and the remaining 10% following traditional ethnic religions. Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, PhD. The Gombi Tribe people are majorly known as farmers and traders which are their main occupation, however, the Gombi people are known to be idol worshippers, though, very few numbers of them practice Islam. Vocational Training and Technical College Karshi. Based on research and archive studies, the early history of the though bigger Nasarawa province is not effectively documented. With the advent of the colonialists in the Nasarawa province, they saw the need to establish district and local authority headquarters in each of the provinces; this development further gave rise to the beginning of the urbanization that currently exist in Nasarawa State. On the east, it connects the trunk highway at Akwanga, and the main railway at Lafia. Similarly, Daniel Ayunbuga-Yaro, President of the Eggon Youths Movement, said the summit was conceived and implemented to restore peace unity and to disabuse the minds of people that the various ethnic groups in the state do not like each other. My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. | Official Site of Nasarawa State", "Nasarawa Massacre: 'Barbarians' on rampage, By Dele Agekameh | Premium Times Nigeria", "Natural Resources Welcome To The Embassy of Nigeria", "Full List of Courses Offered In College Of Education, Akwanga (COEAKWANGA)", "Official List of Courses Offered in Federal polytechnic, Nasarawa (NASARAWAPOLY) - Myschool", "Official List of Courses Offered in Nasarawa State University (NSUK) - Myschool", "List Of Courses Offered at FULAFIA with Admission Requirements", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nasarawa_State&oldid=1141727277. History [ edit] Farming and mining (for tin and columbite) are the principal activities of the areas predominantly Afo population. These people are majorly found to be settled down in the Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. The Emirates include: Only but a few other tribes (within the province) were not subdued by the raging Fulani dynasty and were able to maintain their resistance even up till the arrival of the British rule. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The indigenous natives of Nasarawa State and Plateau State fall within the various minority ethnic groups in North-Central Nigeria. For other uses, see, Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51, "2006 PHC Priority Tables National Population Commission", "C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution Database)", "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab", Oxford Department of International Development, "What's triggered new conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria", https://web.archive.org/web/20110519235026/http://www.population.gov.ng/files/nationafinal.pdf, "List of Newly Elected Chairmen of Local Government Councils in Nasarawa State. On October 3rd, 1902, accompanied by the Assistant Resident (Mr. Webster) he proceeded to the square fronting the Emirs and Magajis residences and summoned the Magaji to attend. Once again Im impressed. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, The word eggon refers to that hill which means "a good sense hearing". The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. Hr said the government would partner with them and any group that is ready to support the peace effort of his administration in the interest of the overall development of the state. Dr Salisu Usman Ogbo: Bellos Man Rebuilding Kogi Education, Contempt Of Court: Govs, CBN Gov, AGF, Bank CEOs, Others Risk Jail Terms, Benue Farmer Values Loss, As Flood Covers Farmland, FirstFounders Inc., PropTech Hub Africa Inc. Skydive To Celebrate GITEX Global 2022 Dubai, Disturbing Statistics of Health Surveys On Under-5 Mortality, Safety Tips For Public Places, COVID-19 Second Wave. Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about 85,919 inhabitants, Keffi is a beautiful town founded in the 1800 by Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi), a Fulani warrior from the north. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. Sharki Mamman Na-Aurah << They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Modern trends have changed the modes of marriage rites within the Eggon people. The Magaji then fled Northwards and though pursued was not captured. The Gwandara engaged in farming, hunting, dyeing, blacksmithing and weaving but western education and technological advancement have seen many abandon these professions. According to Chief Baba Aku, the mode of life style of the Nasarawa people have been passed on from generation to generation such as; mode of exchanging pleasantries Agba (I welcome you).. Mi-o-ma-gu (Are you in Peace?). This food stuff gifts would be presented each year until the girl is ready and of due age for marriage as stipulated by her parents. There are sizeable numbers of public and private schools within the city. Bachama people are also noted to have shrines where they worship just as other tribes in Africa before they finally came in contact with Islam, but still, after their contacts with Islam, the majority of the Bachama people are Christians while some practice Islam. The Koma people in Population range to about 61, 000 people, and their mode of identification is mainly their mode of dressing which involve the men to put on Loincloths while the women of this tribe put on fresh leaves, moreover, they speak a language called the Koma language. This is my number 08035074839. Alh mamman Na-Aura refused to moved, Alh. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. Aura 1556-1566, The Koma tribe is made up of a total of eleven (11) villages. Daily Sun reports that the occasion was attended by Presidents of Eggon Youths, Mada, Bassa, Alago, Ninzom, Gwandara, Ebgura, Migili, Yoruba, Agatu, Tiv, Hausa-Fulani, among others. Their first place of settlement is called KUPAYI around 1366, which is about 5km west of the present day Karshi and 27km away from the Federal Capital City. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. This stockaded town was later burnt and destroyed in a slave-collecting Eazzia by Zaria Fulani, and the present town with its once strong triple wall and moat was built to replace it. endobj I actually base near the Maloney hill. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). All rights reserved. The Magaji seeing that his arrest was imminent rushed out of his house and killed Captain Moloney and the Political Agent, Audu, who was acting as interpreter, and was thought, had falsely translated what Captain Moloney had said. About your research and references, i will get back to you soon via mail. Facts can only be garnered from references to legends and oral literatures. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. The major occupation of this tribe is farming. Captain Moloney was a man of strong character and determined action. No person outside the Royal family, no matter his wealth and popularity becomes the chief, unless he is from the royal family. The men and maidens dress in traditional regalia, the men also display armories (knives, spears, shield made out of wild ox skin, bow and arrow) used in the past to fight the local wars. This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. This solved the problem of distance from Karshi to Zaria and the cumbersomeness of the administrative framework. Little, if any, history of Christianity. Nasarawa has a network of roads within the state, which link all rural areas and major towns. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. Karshi weather conditions are very favorable for agricultural product with average temperature from 22 Celsius to 38 Celsius. Nasarawa was established on 1 October 1996 by the Abacha government, splitting it from the today neighboring Plateau State which previously had contained both their territories. Originally, modern-day Nasarawa State was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the Benue-Plateau State. Of course the Fulani invasion never stopped, until the arrival and bailings of the British colonial government; first through the Royal Niger Company and then later Fredrick Lugards establishment. Thanks Blessing. Karshi is located in the Federal Capital Territory, a satellite town situated in Abuja Municipal Area Council in Nigeria. The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. I don't know if they know people exist in that world. It shares boundaries with six states namely: Nasarawa, to the north, Taraba to the east, Cross River, Ebonyi and Enugu to the south, and Kogi to the west. pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({google_ad_client: ca-pub-7274538906922592,enable_page_level_ads: true}); Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (NasarawaState), This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about, View all posts by Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo, Fiction: A Jolly Good Fellow (Episode 11) Muzzammilwrites, Tribes and Culture: The Urhobo Community of South-south Nigeria. However, in 1945 Mamman Na-Aura moved the community from Kupai to karshi today where Alhaji Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi is now the Emir. Nasarawa was founded in about 1838 in the Afo (Afao) tribal territory by Umaru, a dissident official from the nearby town of Keffi, as the seat of the new emirate of Nassarawa. Farming is a major occupation for the Baya tribe; they cultivate yam, maize, rice, coffee, and tobacco. DST Changes. It has some indigenous festivals and events: Another well known cultural and historic event in Keffi is the Sharo (Fulani). Islam, as always, have always been the dominant religion within Emirates and Keffi isnt left out. Nasarawa State is bounded in the north by Kaduna State, in the west by the Federal Capital Territory, in the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and in the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau. This means preference to dance than conversion to Islam. A. Haruna Department of Geology and Mining UniKeff. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. These mineral resources are also found in Nasarawa State: Coal, Dolomite/Marble, coal, Sapphire, Talc, Quartz, Tantalite, Tourmaline, Mica, Chalcopyrite, Clay, Cassirite, Iron-Ore, Columbite, Galena and Feldspar[15], The state has a College of Education in Akwanga,[16] Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa,[17] Federal College of Education (Technical) Keana, College of Agriculture in Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, Nasarawa State University[18] Faculty of Agriculture Lafia Campus, a newly established Federal University of Lafia,[19] Mewar International University at Masaka, Bingham University at Karu, Hill College of Education Gwanje Akwanga, NACAP polytechnic Akwanga, Command secondary school Lafia, Command secondary school Rinze, Vocational And Relevant technology board, and many primary and secondary schools including the Federal Government Girls College, Keana, Nasarawa State is home to the Farin Ruwa Falls in Wamba Local Government area of the state. The tribes in Adamawa state has been unveiled and listed above, now I presume you now know the tribes in Adamawa state. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. I could remember my amazing experience on of that hill. /Filter /FlateDecode The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. However, to preserve their culture, Gwandara Development Educational and Cultural Association (GWADECA) sprung up from Gwandara Youth Club (GYC) which was formed in Kaduna in 1970. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. Adamawa State is a northern state in Nigeria filled with series of tribes or, in fact, say ethnic group, the tribes in Adamawa state are quite numerous, but nevertheless, we have got you covered on this one, in this our todays article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. However, most of the Nigerians believe that the Babur tribe speaks Hausa Language but they are not in any way speaking the Hausa language but their language is rather described or called the Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, and Biu-Mandara. New Karu of Nasarawa State lies east of Nigeria's capital city, Abuja. Just like other cultures, festivity is an integral part of the Eggon way. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. Mamman Danbaba from Kano 1366-1396, Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, However, Islamic is their major religion. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. Editorials, Researches, News and Updates, Proposals and Promotions. Only but a few other tribes (within the province) were not subdued by the raging Fulani dynasty and were able to maintain their resistance even up till the arrival of the British rule. An exclusive interview of Clans head in Aku village Nassarawa state, Chief Baba Aku, describes the Eggon people as the first settlers in Nassarawa. The Salt Village in the Keana Local Government Area of the State produces naturally iodized salt from the lake located nearby. Afo - Eloyi tribe, association of Nasarawa state. He was sheltered by the Emir of Zaria, though in his flight he lost most of his possessions. You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. Kano tribes in nasarawa state 3 ] who ruled for 12 years ( 1366-1396 ) in 1820, and original... 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