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Explore Sabon Birni in Nigeria
Sabon Birni in the region of Nigeria (general) is a town in Nigeria - some 132 mi or ( 213 km ) North of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sabon Birni is now 12:29 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zaria, Zargina, Zangon Aya, Ungwan Zakara, and Ungwan Tsauni. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zaria . Where to go and what to see in Sabon Birni ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sokoto Caliphate
The Sokoto Caliphate is an Islamic spiritual community in Northern Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto. It was founded during the Fulani War in 1809 by Usman dan Fodio. Throughout the 1800s, it was one of the largest and most powerful empires in sub-Saharan Africa until British conquest in 1903.
Located at 11.07 7.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Wusasa
Wusasa is town just outside the major city of Zaria in Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria.
Located at 11.08 7.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Zaria
Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area. Formerly known as Zazzau, it was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The 2006 Census population was 408,198. The current Emir of Zazzau (Sarkin Zazau in Hausa language) is Shehu Idris.
Located at 11.07 7.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Ahmadu Bello University
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is the largest university in Nigeria and second largest in Africa, second only to Cairo University, Egypt. It is situated in Zaria. It was founded on October 4, 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria. Ahmadu Bello University operates two main campuses, Samaru and Kongo campus. The Samaru campus houses the administrative offices, sciences, social-sciences, arts and languages, education and research facilities.
Located at 11.07 7.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji
The Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji is a training facility for the Nigerian Armed Forces, including the army, air force and navy. It is near the village of Jaji, Nigeria, about 35 km northeast of Kaduna in the Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Located at 10.82 7.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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