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[Coda] Kannywood Chronicles #8 - Hamisu Lamiɗo Iyantama and the Bohemians: Coda to a Visual Symphony Prof. Abdullah Uba Adamu

Culled from Abdullah Uba AdamuFor the last few weeks, I have been chronicling the story of Hausa Cinema in its....

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FG Launches One Health Plan to Safeguard Against Zoonotic Threats

Abuja, Nigeria - The Federal Government has initiated strategic plans to fortify the One Health approach, aiming to proactively protect....

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KATSINA ROYAL REGALIA, THE LONGEST TRADITION IN KATSINA EMIRATE.

    Katsina Royal Regalia was initiated by the first Muslim ruler of Katsina Muhammad Korau. Muhammad Korau was a....

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ROYALTY/ELECTION OF NEW KING IN KATSINA, FROM DURBAWA TO THE JIHADIST.

  ROYALTY is defined as the  ' title' of a male ruler vested with authority over a single State, nation....

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The introduction of firearms in Yorubaland unfolded gradually, with the musket leading the way.

The Portuguese and Dutch brought the musket to Benin City in the 16th and 17th centuries, later spreading to Yorubaland....

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Legendary Alagba: A Tale of Centuries, Wisdom, and Cultural Majesty

In a remarkable historical account, the sacred tortoise of Ogbomoso, known as Alagba, has etched its legacy deep into the....

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Season 2 of Kannywood Trajectories Kannywood Chronicles #3 – Market Square Heroes

No less a production characteristic than the typologies of Hausa video film was the marketing of the films which further....

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Photo: The Emir of Katsina, Muhammadu Dikko with his Son in 1905.

"In this colonial courtship, reciprocal loyalty was granted to loyal Kings.  Among them was Muhammadu Dikko who enjoyed a substantial....

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Photo: Scenes from the 1926 movie "Palaver" shot in Bauchi-Plateau province.

It is recognized today as the first Nigerian movie feature.Naration:In August 1926, Bioscope featured editorials assessing the British film industry....

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From Glasgow's Groceries to Global Tea Dominance: The Legacy of Sir Thomas Johnson Lipton

 Muhammad Ahamed Ali, Katsina TimesSir Thomas Johnson Lipton was a Scottish entrepreneur and yachtsman, best known for his tea company,....