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Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by MrGidifeed: 10:43am On May 18, 2019
Nigerian Traditional Rulers often derive their titles from the rulers of independent states or communities that existed before the formation of modern Nigeria.



In the northern Muslim states, Emir is commonly used in the English language, but names in the local languages include Sarki, Shehu, Mai, and Lamido.

Below are some traditional rulers in the North..

Emir of Kano

Emir of ilorin

Sultan of Sokoto

Emir of Kastina

Emir of Zazzau

Shehu of Borno

Emir of Gwandu

Emir of Keffi

Emir of Lafia

Lamido of Adamawa

Emir of Fika

Ohinoyi of Ediraland

Emir of Anka

Emir of Bade

Emir of Dutse

Umar Of Katagum

TOR TIV

Emir of Biu

Etsu Nupe of Niger State

Emir of Suleja

Gbong Gwon of Jos

Emir of Gombe

Emir of Kwastarkasshi

Emir of Talalutu Mafara

Emir of Gumel

Emir of Kazaure

Ochi Idoma

Emir of Zurmi

Emir of Bade

Emir of Dutse

Emir of Gusau

Emir of Hadieja

If you know some other titles of Yoruba traditional rulers/ kings not listed above, kindly add it in the comment box.
Thank You!


Source: https://gidifeed.com/names-of-traditional-rulers-in-the-north/

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by MrGidifeed: 10:44am On May 18, 2019
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Source: https://gidifeed.com/names-of-traditional-rulers-in-the-north/
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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by kidap: 11:08am On May 18, 2019
Emir of minna
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by legendarymega: 3:37pm On May 18, 2019
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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by davidflipcy5856(m): 3:38pm On May 18, 2019
In an early thread about Kings in Yoruba, it says Emir of Ilorin is a Yoruba king. Now he is a northern King. Kind of confused

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Ibcrown(m): 3:38pm On May 18, 2019
Sultan ni baba gbogbowon
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by janykute: 3:40pm On May 18, 2019
Emir of kwara is not there why?
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by mountmoriah(m): 3:40pm On May 18, 2019
Africans with very rich culture, proudly Nigerian.
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by christejames(m): 3:41pm On May 18, 2019
Attah of Igala.

#followNPFL

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by christejames(m): 3:41pm On May 18, 2019
Attah of Igala.

#followNPFL

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by christejames(m): 3:41pm On May 18, 2019
Attah of Igala.

#followNPFL
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Adeebiwa09(m): 3:42pm On May 18, 2019
Atta of igala
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by ChidimmaMaduegwu(f): 3:42pm On May 18, 2019
Emir of Bichi

Emir of Rano

Emir of Gaya

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by OROSUNBOLB(m): 3:43pm On May 18, 2019
Emir of Anambra. grin

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by yarimo(m): 3:44pm On May 18, 2019
Emir of BORGU

Sarkin Sudan of kontagora

Emir of lapai

Emir of kagara

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Nobody: 3:52pm On May 18, 2019
All being paid by the state its high time they are scrapped
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Burgerlomo: 3:53pm On May 18, 2019
cool
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by enemyofprogress: 3:56pm On May 18, 2019
The terrorists

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by SheikhMuniru(m): 3:57pm On May 18, 2019
They Will Have Small god They Are All Worshipping As Seen In Obas Of Yoruba Land And Igwe In Igbo Kingdom ...
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Soljaboi44(m): 3:58pm On May 18, 2019
End time kings









undecided
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by MyVILLAGEpeople(m): 4:00pm On May 18, 2019
Please is it true that the present Oyo people migrated from Nupe kingdom in Niger state??
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Firgemachar: 4:02pm On May 18, 2019
O.k.
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by 9jaBloke: 4:06pm On May 18, 2019
Don't forget Ganduje's Emirs smiley

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by Dino4458: 4:08pm On May 18, 2019
ChidimmaMaduegwu:
Emir of Bichi

Emir of Rano

Emir of Gaya

Are these all what you know?
Were you born in 2019?
Answer me pls

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Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by DRPMJ(m): 4:16pm On May 18, 2019
Emir of Daura
Re: Names Of Traditional Rulers In The North by osuofia2(m): 4:17pm On May 18, 2019
All fulani, even down to illorin, I pity my afonja brothers

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