The deceaseds immediate family members can be inherited by the brothers of the late and they believe also in reincarnation (Inkiya). The relative humidity ranges from 20 to 30% in the dry season and an average of 70% in the raining season. The supreme god is called Angbashim. The Royal lineage of karshi Abuja is restricted to only members of the royal family. I remember wanting to audience one of this event before a very good friend of mine (Olaniyi Ibrahim) stopped me. He also said that the forum would organised other programmes such as peace rallies, football competitions and cultural festivals, amongst the various ethnic groups in the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Keffi has always been a home for me since my first visit. 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. But with the coming of missionaries, Islam and Christianity have spread widely in their land. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. 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. The Eggon generally believe in Ahogben (God) who is far beyond the sky and they believe he created man and the universe and anything good is from him, because he is far above they feel they can only communicate to him through Ashim (a close god to humans) which is a supreme God. This invasion did not stop at the Northern axis but went southwards till Benue and even Idah kingdoms. The Magaji then fled Northwards and though pursued was not captured. As if that wasn't enough, you will also do the same to get water to use. Data is not as precise as it appears. Nasarawa State is inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Koro and Yeskwa in the far northwest; the Kofyar in the far northeast; the Eggon, Gwandara, Mada, Ninzo, and Nungu in the north; the Alago, Goemai, and Megili in the east; Eloyi (Ajiri/Afo) in the south; the Tiv in the southeast; the Idoma in southwest; and the Gade and Gbagyi in the west while the Hausa and Fulani live throughout the state. Please. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. The state has been beset by violence at various points throughout its history, most notably the ongoing conflict between herders and farmers primarily over land rights. Bahago 1815-1840, Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. I still come around once in a while. 3 0 obj Islamic Foundation Nursery and Primary school Karshi. Aura 1556-1566, This is nice! /F4 15 0 R He migrated from Kano in the year 1476, as a result of their refusal to embrace Islam, and rather stuck with their old system of worship which included dancing. [12], Languages of Nasarawa State listed by LGA:[13], In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different ethnic groups. As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. I am glad you like it. Ari 1627-1666, 9M_((&7JXCRXkb;|h_8W!MVwBO . There are sizeable numbers of public and private schools within the city. Karshi is located in the Federal Capital Territory, a satellite town situated in Abuja Municipal Area Council in Nigeria. Today Islam and Christianity are the major religion in the land. The Baya tribe people are mostly Christians, but, all the same, witchcraft is widely practiced in the Baya tribe. I hope to make some time to explore the town when work brings me to Keffi soon. According to historical records, during the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa (1463-1499), Islam was introduced into the courts of Kano. Aura 1840-1860, We recommend against using %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical to calculate absolute numbers. It is apparently a center of connects. Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. The Bata tribe is known to be in Mubi, Numan, and song local government area of Adamawa state. The origination of this tribe remains unknown, but they are located in Adama state and speak the Hausa language but are not Hausas. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. 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. Sharki Bakwa II 1575-1627, The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. Thanks so much. Joshua Project makes every effort to ensure that the subject in an image is in fact from the specific people group. Sharki Mamman Na-Aurah 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. The State has three National Senatorial Districts, the South, North and West. Your email address will not be published. Important geographic features include the River Benue forming much of Nasarawa State's southern borders and the state's far northeast containing a small part of the Jos Plateau. 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. /F1 6 0 R They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. During the course, an ambitious Abdullahi (better known as Abdu Zanga) a Katsina Fulani, persuaded a number of cattle- owning Fulani like himself to band themselves to structurally take over the town. Such items are kept mostly at home in a separate room for worshiping and they offer sacrifices to the item, believing it chases away evil spirits in the land or away from the family and make land fit for farming. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text ] Thus, to attract bountiful yield before planting seasons, the people offer sacrifices to the god head through Angbashim. About your research and references, i will get back to you soon via mail. 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. No people group map currently available. Please I will like to speak with you. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. Am mohammed Maiwada Bala the SANTURAKI of KEFFI..a traditional title holder of the Keffi emirate. 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?). Facts can only be garnered from references to legends and oral literatures. Individuals or families also keep items like a pot or stone as their god at home which they believe in and also make sacrifices to. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). Wakayi 1916-1932, The word eggon refers to that hill which means "a good sense hearing". All rights reserved. The Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. The Emir of Zaria temporised and appointed him chief of the still-to-be conquered Igbira country (the Kingdom of Panda) which till then had remained immune and independent. We are glad you love it. (LogOut/ The Koma tribe people are known to occupy the Atlantika Mountains, besides, the Koma tribe is known as a primitive tribe. View all posts by Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo, its where I am right now. He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. I have been trying to reach you without success. He was sheltered by the Emir of Zaria, though in his flight he lost most of his possessions. Recently, the Bura people are noticed to have neglected their culture and as adopted the Hausa culture, so, there is no big deal mistaken them as Hausas or calling them Hausas as they have adopted the Hausa culture. He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. 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.[7]. Your email address will not be published. /F3 12 0 R He settled down in the circa in A.D. 1802, and built a village with a heavy stockade round it. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. Makama Dogo appears to have been magnanimous and returned her to Keffi, saying that his quarrel was as between men and did not affect the women of the respective households. This uncompromising stand of Danbaba on the new religion led to a series of misunderstanding which culminated in his disinheritance to the throne. Example objects like the Ashim (represents the supernatural as it rids off all forms of evil from the possessor; it is also known to extract truth from liars and thieves), other popular supernatural deities include; Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba and used by various families depending on the needs for survival, childbirth, bountiful yield, protection etc. Time Zone. The Fulani tribe is sometimes mistaken for the Hausa Tribe because they quite have a lot in common. Apart from the Ashim, there are some religions practiced by individuals or families such as Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba. Imoru on his return to Keffi from this trip to Zaria found he had incurred Jibirilus hostility and, severing his connection with Keffi, he went further South and camped with his followers at a place called Yankardi. Afo tribe is a top three majority tribes in Nasarawa State after Alago And Eggon tribes. Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. Named for the historic Nasarawa Emirate, the state was formed from the west of Plateau State on 1 October 1996. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). Lol. "/J3$sAo"B-oPEOd?%*iwr0 0YZpcPZ$ 3mRL4Rez-nTZFRzPS_)=*.TCUp:@&4iCDN]MI+NU;=3fj,qwH~'y?uk 4I9!i@375\cqp\AZ}JF(lTevCyAHPU{ PO$fu}~ Another tourist site in Nasarawa State is the Maloney Hill. I can tell, you exact picture of what the whole thing looks like. Mamman Danbaba from Kano 1366-1396, They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nasarawa. that hill you mentioned is, surely, one of the reasons why its called home of solid minerals. This chieftain title is open to all indisputable Eggon men; basically from the three (3) major clans of the Eggon people Anzo, Eholo, and Eggon Ero. Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, PhD. They use items like stones, cowries, pots and sticks as gods. Captain Moloney then sent Mr. Webster to call up the troops. This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). The Salt Village in the Keana Local Government Area of the State produces naturally iodized salt from the lake located nearby. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. The Banso Tribe was formerly known as the Nso till they were conquered in the 17th century by the Fulani tribe; however, the Banso tribe is not only found in Adamawa state, Nigeria but also found in Cameroon, meanwhile, in Nigeria, the Banso tribe is found in the Local Government area of Sauduna. 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. | 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. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar %PDF-1.5 Umaru expanded his domain by conquering neighbouring territory and made Nassarawa a vassal state to Zaria (175 miles [282 km] north). A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. Tag: List of tribes in Adamawa state Nigeria. 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. After Benue-Plateau was split in 1976, what is now Nasarawa State became a part of the new Plateau State until 1996 when western Plateau was broken off to form the new Nasarawa State. Although, these movement cannot be so traced with lucid certainty. In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different groups. The Governor of Nasarawa State is the regional executive of Nasarawa. You risk losing your crops to drought, NiMet warns farmers preparing to plant, Nigeria lost $5.7bn to assets leasing, concessioning Reps, Our abductors beat us when we requested to pray Escaped cleric, Female student turns polythene bag to fuel, VIDEO EXPLAINER: What you need to know about new withdrawal policy, 20 P.O.W Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja. wm[\33x.qbXi2Qx\7_y5= (d! Corrections? The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. - Few evangelicals, but many who identify as Christians. You are on point with your facts too. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Fulani herdsmen who had annually brought their herds to graze in the dry season on the rolling grass country of which the central portion of Nasarawa Province consists, were encouraged to settle by the fact that Fulani rule was rapidly spreading southwards. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The Koma tribe is made up of a total of eleven (11) villages. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. It is located at the intersection of local roads that lead to Keffi and the Benue River ports of Loko and Umaisha. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. Thanks for reading. /F6 21 0 R The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. No person outside the Royal family, no matter his wealth and popularity becomes the chief, unless he is from the royal family. It is believed that the ambitious Abdu Zanga attempted to obtain his title (and a flag) direct from Othman Dan Fodio, Emir of Sokoto. The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. When i needed a place to be for the Sallah break, I thought of going to Mada Station, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. He added that the youths when engage can be a source of labour inputs as well as human capital in production which would lead to high productivity and bring about a reduction in crime. Alh Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi 1997 to date. They are called "Madan Dutse" which means the Hill Mada but the Eggon are different from the Mada who are popularly called "Madan Kasa". Change). Thank you. Meanwhile, a certain Imoru Makama (Dogo), who was head of military from far back Abu Zanga era, had continued to prove himself worthy of the appointment by subduing the surrounding country. 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 then Chief of Karshi, Alhaji Mamman Na-Aurah decided to remain within the Federal Capital Territory while others migrated and were resettled in some parts of the then Plateau State. The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. 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. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. Before the end of the (Fulani) administrative dominance, 5 Muslim kingdoms/ Emirate have already been established and keffi was one of them. Government Secondary School Karshi was established in 1981. Keffi is located just west of a junction of local roads that gives it quick access to Abuja and Nasarawa Toto. The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. Kindly drop your email address. Karshi Future Youth Forum now known as Karshi Youth Forum (KYF), Karshi People's Congress (KPC), and others, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 22:26. 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. DST Changes. Sun & Moon. [3] However, Islamic is their major religion. Really interesting piece of work Muzzamil! Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. He was instrumental to the establishment of the first primary school in Karshi community now known as Aura primary school. He joined the Ex-Sultan of Sokoto. Thanks and God bless. How the Government has Made Nigerian Youth Lazier. Twelve (12) kingmakers are selected from the clans who serve as scrutiny for the selection of the first class chief. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. Modernization has gradually made the facial marks extinct and can only be seen on the aged folks. 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. The Gwandara engaged in farming, hunting, dyeing, blacksmithing and weaving but western education and technological advancement have seen many abandon these professions. In history, the people of Eggon where governed by traditional religious laws by a caretaker Chief Priest Adanashim. They are passionate in their dealings and interactions with people, very religious, hardworking and accommodating.I had trouble adjusting to life there at first, all i see the challenges in the environment and all i do was to complain cos i never imagined a place without power supply still exist in this century of ours, water was also a major problem. We are glad you loved it. /Filter /FlateDecode You did a wonderful work here. Express your satisfaction in the comment box below. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. It is uniquely another variance of Hausa, influenced by time and the environment they settled. Also speaking, John Kyuni-Umaru, Coordinating President of the forum, said the group comprises all indigenous and non-indigenous ethnic youths groups residing in the state. [14], Nasarawa State has agriculture as the mainstay of its economy with the production of varieties of cash crops throughout the year. [21], "Nasarawa" redirects here. King Rumfa, determined to root out all pagan practices, came into conflict with his son Prince Karshi, who did not accept Islam, but preferred the religion of his forefathers which was the worship of Tsumburbura. I don't know if they know people exist in that world. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. This is my number 08035074839. It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. If you want cheap Tubbers of Yam, Maize, Rice, any grain harvest you can think of in NigeriaThey also have one of the best Tailors with latest designs (Oga Ustas), Barbers, Hairdressers, and so on For just chikin Money. Life there is very cheap (trust me).Food: Their Tuwo Shikafa, Masara, Doya with Mai-Kuka soup is one compared to none. 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