Category: West Africa

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King Jonathan is Pushing for Economic Prosperity

One of King Jonathan’s key priorities has been to promote economic development in the Ham (Jaba) Chiefdom, an area that has long suffered from underdevelopment and poverty. Through his leadership and vision, he has been able to mobilize resources and initiatives to boost economic growth and create opportunities for his people.

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King Jonathan Gyet Maude

The Paramount Ruler

King Jonathan Danladi Gyet Maude is a prominent figure in the history of Nok Kingdom and the Ham (Jaba) Chiefdom in Nigeria. Born in 1938, he is the current monarch and Paramount Ruler of Ham, Nok Kingdom, a traditional state located in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. He is also known by the title “Chief of Jaba (Ham)”, a position of high esteem and authority in the region.

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Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa’s Oldest Artworks

Anyone who wants to understand what drives this multimillion-dollar global trade must go searching: in Abuja and Paris, in Frankfurt and New Haven. But the first stop is the Nok Kingdom

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