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A Brief History of the Town Named Abuja

By Abdulrasaq Olayinka  Geographically located under the southwestern part of the ancient Habe (Hausa) kingdom of Zazzau (Zaria), the city “Abuja” is quite large in population for decades due to the existence of multi ethnic tribes that exists in the area.The largest of all were the “Gwaris” amd and follow by the Koro’s, Hausas among…

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Mind Your Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Aminu meets Salamatu again on her way back to the hostel after lectures.    Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia Salamatu (says Aminu in his loud voice)   Salamatu : Looks  around for the caller.   Aminu: (Quickly appears before her) It is me, Aminu Bala Tanimu. Hope you can still remember me.  …

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