Historical Events

Step into the past with detailed accounts of significant events that shaped the world. Learn about pivotal moments in history, from ancient battles to modern revolutions.
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Borno is reputed as having one of the longest ruling dynasties in human history. The founders of Bornu - the Saifawa, ruled for about 900 years and the Kanem dynasty that followed lives on to date

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Elaborate cultural rites and traditions from ancient Borno lives on to date. From the Borno Emirate of the Shehu to the Biu and GWoza Emirates in Southern Borno...

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With 27 Local Government Areas and 234 political Wards, Borno State has a lot of urbanised townships and many remote villages that still live in the

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Since its creation from the defunct Northeastern State of Nigeria in 1976, Borno State has been ruled by military and civilian Executive Governors

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Weddings are filled with elaborate rites that are often unique to a society and its culture. In Borno, wedding ceremonies are defined by a lot of rituals

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Bama Emirate's history is intertwined with the history of Kanem Borno and the Contemporary emirate lies on Nigeria's border with Republic of Cameroon

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Borno thrived amid other African Empires including the Songhai and Baghirmi Empires the lie in territories across the present day West African Region

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Decorated Horses are part of the regalia of the Shehus (Kings) and other traditional title holders of Borno.

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Get a glimpse at the lives and experiences of some of Borno's prominent individuals and how they have influenced the course of the history of Borno Society

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Gazargamu has an extended history

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Writers in the Orient have been fascinated about the Kanem Borno Empire and have written a lot on it. There are foreign authors of Books on Borno than the indigenous writers

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Demographic changes in Borno captured on maps. Population profile and how it defines the history of Borno State.

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A profound exploration of hidden emotions, where reflection reveals the depth and complexity of thoughts left unspoken.

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A striking trio of fashion, where bold styles meet unmatched attitudes, creating a confident and daring statement of individuality.

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    Borno is reputed as having one of the longest ruling dynasties in human history. The founders of Bornu - the Saifawa, ruled for about 900 years and the Kanem dynasty that followed lives on to date

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    • Abdulrahman Mele (Project Coordinator)
    About The Borno Encyclopaedia

    B.E. showcase every aspect of Borno’s history, contemporary realities, natural and geographical information, cultural heritages, brief biographies of prominent sons and daughters of the state, traditional establishments and statistical facts that will help in salvaging the collective cultural identity of the people and the state and chip into the broader efforts at cultural sustainability for sustainable development in the region