Apart from the Fulani, there are also the Tangale, found in Billiri and Kaltungo areas. "FULL LIST: 2022 National Honours Award Recipients The Nation Newspaper", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abubakar_Shehu-Abubakar&oldid=1126592788, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [1], The Gombe emirate was founded in 1804 during the Fulani jihad by Buba Yero, a follower of Usman dan Fodio. Yes, Taraba is both an Hausa and Fulani state as these tribes and languages are spoken by most indigenes irrespective of their ethnic background. In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Gombe State was split up between various states until the early 1800s, the Fulani jihad seized much of the area and formed the Gombe Emirate under the Sokoto Caliphate. [12], The general trend of development has been toward more market access, which has resulted in increasing agricultural productivity and income, as well as the stimulation of industrial expansion. [7]Waja was separated from Gombe in 1930 to become an independent District. Gombe State is located in the northeastern part of Nigeria, and its capital is located in the city of Gombe, which is also an LGA and one of the biggest commercial centers in the state. Yobe is a predominant Fulani state located in the northeastern region of the country. Kebbi state was formed in 1991 and has an estimated population of about 4.4 million residents. Farming is the main occupation of the inhabitants of Taraba indigenes. Before the relocation of the Gombe Emirate to its present location in Gombe, seven emirs, including the founder, Modibbo Bubayero, had ruled the emirate from Gombe-Abba. 1998 - 2021 Media Trust Limited. The chairman APC in his Kashere ward, Tanimu Abdullahi announced the suspension to newsmen. The Gombe Emirate (Fula: Lamurde Gombe ) is a traditional state in Nigeria that roughly corresponds in area to the modern Gombe State.The current Emir of Gombe is Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, who acceded on 6 June 2014. the Semi Sedentary Nomads and Town Fulanis that are mostly found in the Urban areas. 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It has 3 Senators and 6 Members in the National Assembly (Nigeria).[15]. I promise all herdsmen that whoever that is caught he/she will be without the law and we will strategies in places to caught them and send to with their religion. He said the town, located about 100 kilometres north of the present Gombe city, was founded in 1824 by late Modibbo Bubayero after he subdued several towns and villages of present Gombe, Akko, Deba, Yamaltu, Dukku, Funakaye and Nafada emirates. 2, Coscharis Street, Kirikiri industrial Layout, Apapa, Lagos. This include Dukku, Kwami, Funakaye, Nafada, Akko, and Gombe LGAs. They dominate 6 out of the 11 Local Government Areas of the state. 5-1888-1895 Modibbo Hasan dan Muhammadu List of Nigerian traditional states Read Edit View history Tools There are many traditional states in Nigeria. The state was formed in April 1996 and has over 4.25 million residents. The history of Fulani in Nigeria could be traced to the Islamic theocracy of the 19th century in Western Sudan. As a result, the ruling class's ethnic group is frequently emulated or even replicated by other ethnic groups out of respect and adoration. [17], The electoral system of each state is selected using a modified two-round system. Further lands were subdued by his son, Muhammadu Kwairanga, Emir of Gombe from 1844 to 1882. The Malians introduced it through sahara trade in 14th century. [8], The British had set up the Gombe Native Authority system, which continued to function after independence in 1960. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved additional 770 Polling Units (PUs) in Gombe State. Daily Trust Saturday visited the town established in 1824 as the first capital of Gombe Emirate established in 1804 after the Jihad, and reports on how the historical town was neglected. The seven emirs that ruled in Gombe-Abba town are; Bubayero who ruled from 1824 when he established the town until his death in 1841. It has been regarded as a key tourist attraction in Gombe for numerous years. The authorities in Egypt have released a journalist with the Qatar-based Al Jazeera news network nearly four years after he was detained, the media outlet said. Our correspondent observed that there is no single police outpost in the town. Click here to learn how to start. Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni Ojikutujoye I, Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti (Olomu Efon II), Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla II, "Kings and their titles in Nigeria: List of traditional rulers", "Mai Potiskum hails appointment of Bauchi Emir", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Nigerian_traditional_states&oldid=1147797367, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Divided into Bama and Dikwa Emirates in 2010. November 21, 2022. [4] He said: Most of the children are just roaming the streets, especially the girl-children who are married off at a very early age. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two -third of the State local government Areas. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Required fields are marked *. All rights reserved. I like the Fulanis I just wish I can marry one of them, Love the Fulanis I just wish I can marry one of them, You will rather say that you love fulani long dick in order to satisfying your sexual frustrating needs. The youths, who,. 2, Islam was in Yorubaland before . The Emir of Funkaye Emirate in Gombe state, Alhaji Mu'azu Mohammad Kwairange has been reported dead after retiring to bed on Saturday. They succeed in their attack because they took victims unaware. The British therefore moved their administrative headquarters to Nafada town in 1913 and ordered the emir to do same. 760222: Bolari Primary School: 760222: Dangote Depot: 760222: Golden Fertilizer Depot: 760222: Gombe South Local . Your email address will not be published. At the east were Kofar Hinna and Kofar Siratijo, at the south was Kofar Bordo Fiti and at the south-west, Kofar Kanoma.. [10], The Emir of Gombe Palace is one of the Gombe State people's cultural treasures. The company had for so many times promised to alleviate poverty in the area but to no avail [5], The Emir of Funakaye, Alhaji Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III, died at the age of 45 on Saturday, 27th August. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 9- 1936-1984 Modibbo Abubakar dan Umaru II Alola-Alfinti said, The Senator for Gombe State Central zone, Danjuma Goje, has been expelled by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Holder of the highest and most revered ofo in Igboland, the Ofo Nri-Menri. Renamed "Zikpak Chiefdom" by the Kaduna State governor, Originally a Hausa city-state, conquered by the Fulani in the 19th century, Paramount Rulers of Ikale land Okitipupa, Irele and Odigbo local government, Raufu Oladeinde Adetunji Adeole Onigbaale III, Related to the Isedo Clan (with its own Obalumo) of the Igbomina state of. [9] Originally, modern-day Gombe State was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the North-Eastern State. [18] The major cash crops include cereals e.g maize, Legumes e.g Soya bean, fruits e.g Oranges and Vegetables such as tomatoes. Even that one was reconstructed by the late Emir Abubakar Umar, who died about 40 years ago, he added. References [ edit] ^ "Funakaye LGA". Balanga. In the area of social amenities, there is no single tarred road in the whole town and thousands of residents depend heavily on five boreholes and the river for water supply. 8- 1922-1935 Modibbo Haruna dan Umaru In October 1996, the Abacha military regime formed Gombe State from a portion of. The status of Gombe as the capital of Gombe State would probably have been bestowed on Gombe-Abba, once a prosperous town but now a sleepy village located some 100 kilometres from the present Gombe town. He was the speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007. Rulers of Gombe Emirate: Late Alhaji Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III was succeeded by ALHAJI Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga IV, appointed by the Executive Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on 21st November, 2022. Gombe state also contains the emirates of Dukku, Deba, Akko, Yamaltu, Pindiga, Nafada and Funakaye. As time passed, many of the Fulanis converted to Islam, giving up their nomadic lifestyle and stayed in urban communities of the Hausaland. [9] The following year Governor Mohammed Danjuma Goje created two additional Senior District Heads. 4- 1882-1888. 28th August 2022. in National. 2- 1841-1844 Modibbo Sulaymanu dan Abubakar But it is high time Fulanis stop all their wicked mentality of grabbing Land like they have been doing that make them occupied some states in Nigeria, This is 21st Century, those attitude of killing, kidnapping, rituals and Land grabbing will NO LONGER BE TOLERATED. Borno state has other Ethnic groups aside Hausa and Fulani and these tribes have been residing in this state for long. The three tombs are that of Modibbo Bubayero, his son Emir Muhammad Kwairanga and grandson Emir Muhammad Tukur. Mun Rokon ALLAH ya baka nisan kwana da jinkirin alkhairi.Amin. [10], Gombe State's slogan is the Jewel In The Savannah. 6- 1895-1898 Modibbo Tukur dan Muhammadu The Fulani people expanded further east in the 14th century from Futa Toro in Senegal to Macina in the Niger. Funakaye Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe state was on Sunday . We believe these have negatively contributed to the neglect of the town by all the subsequent emirs, as well as military and civilian administrations that have ruled the present Gombe State. He was first ordered to relocate to Nafada in 1913 and subsequently to the present Gombe in 1919. Funakaye is blessed with Limestone, Coal, Gypsum, Gold, Gemstone, Uranium etc. What you said is bad,you get that? Gombe has the fourth lowest Human Development Index and one of the lowest GDP in the country. [4] However, Funakaye is the least developed LGA of the State. The slogan of the state is nicknamed the Home of Hospitality, with over 5.8 million people as its estimated population. In fact, they deal mostly in trade and that is how they make their money. 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Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in the state metropolis now demand transfer from passengers rather than accept the old notes. The current Emir of Gombe is Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, who acceded on June 6, 2014. In Gombe State, the Kanuri are in one enclave in each of Yamaltu-Deba, Akko and Kwami local government areas. Click here to learn how to start. Yobe state was founded in 1991 and its capital is Damaturu. [11], Politically and numerically, the Fulani have dominated the region; this community includes livestock Fulani, semi-settled Fulani, and settled Fulani. 11- 2014 -TO DATE Modibbo Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III Also, the clinic cannot handle complicated cases, pregnant women and other patients with critical condition have to be taken to another ill-equipped General Hospital in Dukku, a distance of about 20 kilometres. It has an area of 1,415km2 and a population of 236,087 at the 2006 census. Its location in the north eastern zone, right within the expansive savannah, allows the state to share common borders with the states of Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa and Bauchi. Gombe, Gombe - 3 Alkaleri Road New GRA 11,000 avg/night 3.5 Fair From 2 reviews Book Now Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel 376 people like this hotel Gombe Jewel Hotel Gombe, Gombe - Opposite Government House 6,325 avg/night 4.0 Good From 5 reviews Book Now Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel The seven emirs that ruled in Gombe-Abba town are; Bubayero who ruled from 1824 when he established the town until his death in 1841. [38], The government's organisations is governed by a board of directors composed of a part-time chairman, the chief executive or chief manager and nine other members.[38]. Why Bubayero chose remote Gombe-Abba as Emirate headquarters. Therefore, Gombe-Abba was founded in 1824 with strong city walls, popularly known as Ganuwa, erected. He hosted a grand durbar festival for Elizabeth II when she visited Kano in 1956. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Bolari Emir's Palace Rd Rd. Islam is the main religion in Borno state with over 85% Muslim population while Christianity make a minority. The Fulani tribe found themselves in a position of power and leadership after the traditional rulers were overthrown all over Hausa territory and beyond. The Gombe Emirate is a traditional state in Nigeria that roughly corresponds in area to the modern Gombe State. Aside the nomadic lifestyle they are known for, there are other qualities of the Fulani people and states they live in, their language and even culture. Gombe state also contains the emirates of Dukku, Deba, Akko, Yamaltu, Pindiga, Nafada and Funakaye. Emir Kwairanga, 43, according to reports was earlier on Saturday in Gombe where he attended the flag-off of the distribution of food items to vulnerable groups by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami. The next emir that ruled in Gombe-Abba was Emir Tukur (1895-1898), who was actually the last emir to administer Gombe as the component of the Sokoto Caliphate; he died after just three years reign and was buried near his father and grandfathers tomb. 7. [4][5], During the reign of Emir Zailani (18821888) a religious zealot, Mallam Jibril Gaini, established himself at Burmi on the border between Gombe and Fika. The Fulanis are found in the following states in Nigeria, Adamawa,Taraba,Borno,Yobe,Gombe, Bauchi,Jigawa,Kano, Katsina,Zamfara,Sokoto,Kebbi,Kaduna,Plateau,Nasarawa,Niger Benue,Kwara,Kogi States. The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candida, Bola Tinubu, has been criticized by many Nigerians for dozing off on Saturday, during a meeting with the Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar. Gov. Today, more than a century later, its tranquil neighborhoods, pine forests and public parks makes it one of Nigeria's touristy cities. Although, it is common knowledge that Nigeria as a federation and sovereign African country is made up of 36 states and various capital cities, you might want to know where exactly do Fulani people reside in Northern Nigeria and how many states are occupied by the Fulani speaking tribe. . [14], The State is headed by the Executive Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and also has 24 State House Assembly members.