Shani, Nigeria: History
Shani has a long history of indigenous settlement and traditional leadership in southern Borno. During the colonial era, the area became part of the British administrative system and was incorporated into Biu Division, established in 1918. In 1957, Shani District was incorporated into the Biu Federation. After independence, Shani remained part of Borno State and later became a Local Government Area, with Shani town as its headquarters. In 1991, Hawul Local Government Area was created from the former Shani Local Government Area.