Kaduna
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noun
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Former name (until 1976): North-Central State. a state of N Nigeria. Capital: Kaduna. Pop: 6 066 562 (2006). Area: 46 053 sq km (17 781 sq miles)
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a city in N central Nigeria, capital of Kaduna state on the Kaduna River (a principal tributary of the Niger). Pop: 1 329 000 (2005 est)
Example Sentences
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It is a story Hafiz Aminu, from the northern state of Kaduna, knows all too well.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
But Ishaku Dan'azumi, a traditional chief of Kurmin Wali in northern Kaduna state, told AFP at the weekend that 80 people had returned home, having fled during the attack to hide in other villages.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
A UN source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the St Mary's children had probably been taken to the Birnin Gwari forest in nearby Kaduna state.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
Born and raised in Kaduna, his immigrant parents were from Okpanam in today's Delta State, which, in 1966, was in the old mid-western region.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025
They discussed cricket, plantations they owned or planned to own, the perfect weather in Jos, business opportunities in Kaduna.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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