Emir of Zazzau
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Emir of Zazzau
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The Emir of Zazzau, known as Sarkin Zazzau in Hausa is the traditional ruler based in Zaria, which was also known as Zazzau in the past. Although in centuries past, the emirs ruled as absolute monarchs, in the 20th and 21st centuries Nigerian traditional rulers hold little constitutional power, but wield considerable behind-the-scenes influence on the government. The emir's residence is in the historic palace in the town of Zaria. Shehu Idris was emir from 1975 until his death on September 20, 2
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2024-04-27T07:01:07Z
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