Suleja is a city in Niger State, Nigeria, just north of Abuja, capital of the Nigeria. It is sometimes confused with the nearby city of Abuja, due to its proximity, and the fact that it was originally called Abuja before the Nigerian government adopted the name from the then Emir Sulayman Bal for its new federal capital in 1976. [2]

The Suleja Emirate (Hausa: Masarautar Suleja) is a Hausa principality in what is now Niger State, Nigeria. The emirate was established as the Abuja Emirate during the 19th century, located just north of the site of the present-day federal capital city named Abuja .

Suleja, town and traditional emirate, Niger state, central Nigeria. The town is situated on the Iku River, a minor tributary of the Niger at the foot of the Abuchi Hills, and lies at the intersection of several roads.

Suleja is a city in Niger State, Nigeria, just north of Abuja, capital of the Nigeria. It is sometimes confused with the nearby city of Abuja because of how close they are. [2]

Suleja is a city in Niger State, Nigeria, just north of Abuja, capital of the Nigeria. It is sometimes confused with the nearby city of Abuja, due to its proximity, and the fact that it was originally called Abuja before the Nigerian government adopted the name from the then Emir Sulayman Bal for its new federal capital in 1976.

It was established in the early 19th century by Mohammed Makau, the last Hausa emir of Zaria and his followers who were fleeing the Fulani jihadists engaged in the conquest of northern Nigeria.

Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. Can't-miss spots to dine, drink, and feast. Suleja Tourism: Tripadvisor has …

2024年7月31日 · A once-vibrant town in Nigeria, Suleja is currently plagued by the challenges emanating from its huge landmass loss, due to seizure by the Federal Government in 1976, during the relocation of the Federal Capital from Lagos to Abuja.

2023年11月17日 · The Suleja Emirate is a Hausa emirate established in the early 19th century, formerly called Abuja, in what is now Niger State. In 1976 a large part of the emirate plus territory from other states became the Federal Capital Territory, centered on the new city of Abuja.

1991年11月26日 · Suleja (Local Government Area, Nigeria) with population statistics, charts, map and location.