There are many traditional states in Nigeria . A partial list follows. Although the traditional rulers no longer officially have political power, they still have considerable status in Nigeria and the power of patronage . Except where otherwise noted, names of traditional rulers are based on the World Statesmen.org list.
1-681: The Borgu Emirate is a Nigerian traditional state with its capital in New Bussa , Niger State , Nigeria. The Emirate was formed in 1954 when the Bussa and Kaiama emirates were merged. These emirates, with Illa, were formerly part of the Borgu state, which was partitioned between the French colony of Benin and the British protectorate of Nigeria in 1898. A partial list of rulers of Bussa, who took
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