Did you know that a NASA space station in Kano state in Nigeria was crucial to the success of the Apollo mission, the first mission which landed a human on the moon? Let me tell...

The Nupe people (Nupawa) are a historic tribe found mostly in Niger state, and other states in North Central Nigeria. With over 3.5 million people, they are one of the...

Ebira pet names are for people whose partner is an Ebira person. Are you in a relationship and want to express romantic feelings for your significant other? You need to name your...

Literature in northern Nigeria dates back to the 1900s, though, not wildly popular, a number of quite amazing works were published back then. Over the decades, northern Nigerian...

Before the advent of colonialism and British rule in Nigeria, Hausa society is an organized one with each individual having specific roles and functions. Take, for example, the...

Fulani names in Nigeria are very unique. From the female Fulani names to the Fulani male names, each has its own meaning. The Fulani are one of the cultures that have not...

Northern Nigeria is blessed with many Emirs and chiefs. Emirs are believed to be the fathers of the nation and very important pillars of society. While all Chiefs and Emirs are...

These romantic Hausa names are the best way to show your spouse how important they are to you in an endearing way. These names make your spouse know they matter and are very...

Egypt usually flashes people’s minds whenever they think about the word pyramid. But then, it will baffle you to learn that it wasn’t only Egyptians who were skilled when it...

Kabo air was one of the Nigerian charter airline companies popular in the 90s to 2000s. The Kano-based airline which provided Hajj charter services is now largely forgotten. What...

If you've just found a plant or tree on the TV and want to know, look up the Hausa names for plants and trees to know the meaning in English and don't want to ask everyone what...

Southern Kaduna names are easy and simple to recall. Even though some names are just too complicated and difficult to pronounce, here are a few southern Kaduna names that are...

Christian Hausa names are mostly names of prophets or their companions or Arabic-derived names pronounced and written in Hausa. There are also infrequent names that are from...

Have you ever wondered how to find a gender-neutral name for your baby? One of the many ways you can do that is to name your baby with unisex Hausa names. Some people might want...

The history of Northern Nigeria is strewn with tales of wars, robust culture, strivings of an unrelenting people and every saga in between theorem fight for a place in the world....

Kanuri people are one of the ethnic groups in North-East Nigeria, with a lot of cultural heritage and rich history. With an estimated 3 Million speakers in Nigeria alone, mostly...

Do you know that the prominent, notable, and only surviving dye pit which is located in Kofar Mata Kano has been in existence for over 500 years and is still functional? Research...

The general metamorphosis of Polo in Northern Nigeria is as fascinating as the sport itself. It started as a sport only the elite male royals partook in. Now, a mark that any...

Searching for beautiful Ebira baby names for your new baby has just been made easier after we compile this list of popular Ebira names. The Ebiras just like their neighbors the...

Igala, an ethnic group found in Kogi state of Nigeria is the 7th largest ethnic group in Nigeria. They are a rich group of people with history, rich culture, and a way of naming...

Ladi Kwali is a woman who has moulded her name deep into the Sands of time as one of the greatest Nigerian potters. A woman from a long line of potters, Ladi Kwali has indeed...

Professor Aminu Mohammed Dorayi, an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, a well-renowned educationist and Professor of Chemistry, set the record to be the first Nigerian to travel...

Hausa is a common language in Nigeria, West Africa and indeed the world, with over 150 million speakers worldwide. It is no surprise then that the people name their children with...

The Emirate of Katsina is one with a long and rich history. Along with being one of the original 7 Hausa states founded by Bayajidda and his sons, the emirate is the largest...

Let us look at how one of the oldest artefacts in Nigeria became a well-known tourists attraction site. The Kusugu well, located in Daura, of Katsina State, is now synonymous to...

In the history of our great nation, many men and humans have dedicated their lives and sacrificed a lot to see the county grow into the nation we have today. Some died for the...

Born on 20th November 1944 in Lagos, The Kano-based Mariam Aloma Muktar, who is also an Adamawa state indigene is the first female to become a lawyer in northern Nigeria....

Chorus I love you. Don't you know I love you? I love you, My love from the depths of my heart. You love him, Don't he know you love him? You love him, your love from the depths...

The Arewa Knot, 'Dagin Arewa', or 'Tambarin Arewa' like any other symbol is a traditional emblematic delineation of Northern Nigeria, particularly the Hausa dominated areas. The...

The mysterious and beautiful Dutsen Amare rock is located in Gwarzo Local Government of Kano State, some 3km North of Karaye town. The rock consists of nine clusters of different...

Aminu Kano was a popular and respected Northern Nigerian politician, who fought for the democratization of Nigeria and was amongst the front liners in the anti-colonial struggle...

Wanzami,(Wanzam or Wanzan) is a local barber, traditional healer, medicine man, circumciser and a physician in Hausaland. Wanzanci, as the occupation is called, is one of the...