Zaria

Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area. 

It was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. Today, it is known for housing Nigeria's largest university,  Ahmadu Bello University.

In December 2015, Nigeria's military was reported to have killed 300 Shia Muslims and buried their bodies in a mass grave. Although the government denies the event, it has been described as a Massacre. 

 Notable births and residents 

 Shola Ameobi, football player
 Umaru Dikko, minister in the second republic
 Nuhu Bamalli, minister of foreign affairs in the first republic.

 References 

Category:Cities in Nigeria
Category:Kaduna State