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malam

British  
/ ˈmælæm, -əm /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of mallam

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The state governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed the government's determination to eliminate criminals and ensure every forest is thoroughly monitored to protect residents.

From BBC

The 29-year-old was knocked down by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a middleweight bout at Harrow Leisure Centre.

From BBC

He is the son of Malam Bacai Sanha, who led the West African country from 2009 until his death in 2012.

From BBC

Zulum's spokesman Isa Gusau said security issues were confidential but added, "even though dealing with insurgents can be sometimes unpredictable, I am not aware that Malam Fatori needs the kind of clearance you referred to."

From Reuters

The military retook Malam Fatori in 2015 after it was overrun by insurgency a year before.

From Reuters