Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country by area. Niger state has three political zones, zone A, B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was formed in 1976 when the then North-Western State was divided into Niger State and Sokoto State. It is home to Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, two of Nigeria's former military rulers. The Nupe, Gbagyi, Kamuku, Kambari, Gungawa, Hun-Saare, Hausa and Koro form the majority of numerous indigenous tribes of Niger State.
Image: Minna.photowalk Tudun Fulani City Gate
Image: Minna.photowalk Tunga Roundabout
Image: Minna.photowalk AP Roundabout
Image: Minna.photowalk Minna Central Mosque
Minna is a city in Middle Belt Nigeria. It is the capital city of Niger State, one of Nigeria's 36 federal states. It consists of two major ethnic groups: the Gbagyi and the Nupe.
Image: Minna.photowalk City Gate
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Image: Bahago roundabout Minna
Image: Minna.photowalk Minna Central Mosque