Bauchi is the capital of Bauchi State in Nigeria. It is located at 10°19′ N 9°50′ E, with a population of 316,173 (2004). It was founded by Yaqub Ibn Dadi, the only non-Fulani flag-bearer of the Sokoto Empire. The name was derived from a hunter called Baushe, who advised Yaqub to build his city west of the Warinje mountain. In return Yaqub promised to name his city after the hunter. Bauchi State is a state in northern Nigeria. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Tafawa Balewa is buried in the city, while the Yankari National Park lies nearby. The city lies on the Port Harcourt – Maiduguri railway line. Port Harcourt is a city located in the Niger Delta in Nigeria, with an area of 924,000 km². It is the administrative center of the Rivers state. ... Maiduguri is the capital of Borno State in Nigeria. ... Railroad or railway tracks are used on railways, which, together with railroad switches (points), guide trains without the need for steering. ...