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Capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin (listen) is the capital city of Kwara State located in the Western region of Nigeria. Although Ilorin is classified under the North-Central geopolitical
Ilorin
Ilorin Waka is a popular Islamic and Yoruba cultural music The Ilorin Waka is an Islamic and cultural oral entertainment form, usually performed at a
Ilorin_Waka
Topics referred to by the same term
and South, local government areas of Ilorin city. University of Ilorin Ilorin International Airport Diocese of Ilorin This disambiguation page lists articles
Ilorin_(disambiguation)
Traditional state in Kwara State, Nigeria
The Ilorin Emirate is a traditional state based in the city of Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria. It is largely populated by the Yoruba-speaking people,
Ilorin_Emirate
Public Research University in Ilorin, Nigeria
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is a federal government-owned public research university in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The university's main campus
University_of_Ilorin
State of Nigeria
part of the international border with Benin. Its capital is the city of Ilorin and the state has 16 local government areas. Of the 36 states of Nigeria
Kwara_State
1830s battle in modern-day Nigeria
The Battle of Ilorin, sometimes called the Eleduwe War, occurred during the 1830s as part of the Yoruba Wars. The Ilorin Emirate's decisive victory over
Battle_of_Ilorin
LGA in Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin West (Listen) is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Wara Osin Area. It has an area of 105 km2
Ilorin_West
Yoruba-Fulani War
major turning point which decisively checked the southward expansion of the Ilorin Emirate a vassal state of the Sokoto Caliphate, and confirmed the military
Battle_of_Òsogbo
Professional football club in Nigeria
Kwara United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Ilorin. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigeria Professional football
Kwara_United_F.C.
LGA in Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin East (Listen) is a local government area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Oke Oyi. It has an area of 486 km2 and a population
Ilorin_East
Hospital in Kwara State, Nigeria
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) is the first tertiary hospital in Kwara state, Nigeria. The hospital has managed various medical conditions
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
University_of_Ilorin_Teaching_Hospital
Festival in Nigeria
for merging. › Ilorin Emirate Durbar is an annual festival celebrated in Ilorin following the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha. The Ilorin Durbar has it
Ilorin_Emirate_Durbar
Nigerian politician (born 1969)
Fatimoh Lawal listenis a Nigerian politician representing the Ilorin east constituency, Ilorin east local government area in the 10th Assembly at Kwara State
Arinola_Fatimoh_Lawal
Cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa
Metro The Badagry Local Government Area Ilorin consists of 3 LGAs, namely: Ilorin East, Ilorin South & Ilorin West but has grown suburbs into parts of
Yorubaland
Aviation school in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
International Aviation College, Ilorin is an aviation training school in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The college was established in 2011 by the Kwara
International Aviation College, Ilorin
International_Aviation_College,_Ilorin
Conflicts in West Africa (c. 1789–1893)
provinces breaking away. Afonja was among the rebellious leaders, as his fief Ilorin declared independence in 1801. He soon established himself as the preeminent
Yoruba_Wars
Jos North, Jos South and Jos East Ilorin consists of 3 LGAs, which includes: Ilorin East, Ilorin South and Ilorin West Kaduna consists of 2 LGAs, which
List of Nigerian cities by population
List_of_Nigerian_cities_by_population
Nigerian Catholic prelate (born 1944)
of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), and bishop of Ilorin. Onaiyekan was born in the town of Kabba, in what is now Kogi State, to
John_Onaiyekan
"What makes Rafiu Ibrahim thick in Kwara South? By AHMED 'LATEEF". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved October 12, 2021. Atolagbe, Umar Kawu (May 4, 2018). "HON
2011 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
2011_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
Highway in Nigeria
The A14 highway is a major highway in Nigeria that runs between Ilorin in the east to Bode Sadu in the west. It covers a distance of about 80 kilometres
A14_highway_(Nigeria)
Town in Nigeria
a few. Okedare helped Shitta, the second Emir of Ilorin, by joining his forces to that of the Ilorin warriors to fight Oyo, he even led the team of warriors
Jebba
Airport serving Ilorin, Nigeria
International Airport (IATA: ILR, ICAO: DNIL), also known as Ilorin Airport, is an airport serving Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State in Nigeria. The Airport
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
General_Tunde_Idiagbon_International_Airport
Emir of Illorin
Sulu-Gambari CFR (born 22 April 1940) ascended the throne as the 11th Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council since 1995 following
Ibrahim_Sulu-Gambari
District Incumbent Party Elected Reps Member Party Asa/Ilorin West Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki APP Ogundairo S. Ajibade PDP Baruten/Kaiama Idris S. Abubakar
2003 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
2003_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ilorin (Latin: Ilorinen(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Ilorin in the ecclesiastical province of Ibadan in Nigeria
Diocese_of_Ilorin
Radio station in Ilorin, Nigeria
Sobi FM (101.9 MHz) is a radio station based in the city of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It was established on 10 July 2017 and is located on top of the
Sobi_FM
Emir of Ilorin
Abdusalami dan Salih Alimi was the first Emir of Ilorin, reigning from the official establishment of the emirate in 1820 to his death in 1842. He founded
Abdulsalami
Ilorin Innovation Hub is a technology and innovation centre located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is a public-private initiative between the Kwara
Ilorin_Innovation_Hub
District Incumbent Party Elected Reps Member Party Asa/Ilorin West Ogundairo S. Ajibade PDP Suleiman Nimota O PDP Baruten/Kaiama Maimunat Adaji ANPP Maimunat
2007 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
2007_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
Country in West Africa
Paediatric ward, General hospital, Ilorin
Nigeria
Nigerian politician (born 1969)
Nigerian legal practitioner and politician representing the Ilorin central constituency, Ilorin central local government area in the 10th Assembly of the
Oba_Abdulkadir_Magaji
Nigerian politician
Nigerian legal practitioner and politician representing the Ilorin North West constituency, Ilorin-west local government area in the Kwara State 9th Assembly
Abdulgafar_Olayemi_Ayinla
Nigerian politician (born 1979)
Yusuf is a Nigerian accountant and politician representing the Ilorin east constituency, Ilorin-east government area in the Kwara State House of Assembly and
Jimoh_Ali_Yusuf
1922) was an Islamic scholar, Sufi, preacher, and educational reformer from Ilorin, Nigeria. He is widely recognized as one of the pioneer scholars in Yorubaland
Tajul_Adab
Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
Studies, and academic. He is a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and former registrar and chief executive of Joint Admissions and
Is-haq_Oloyede
Ilorin 95.1 – Royal FM, Ilorin 96.3 – SBS FM, Oloje, Ilorin 98.5 - Emirate FM, Ilorin 99.1 – Midland FM (Radio Kwara), Ilorin 101.9 – Sobi FM, Ilorin
List of radio stations in Nigeria
List_of_radio_stations_in_Nigeria
Radio station in Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
Diamond FM (88.7 MHz) is a radio station in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The station began operating on 22 December 2020. In 2021, the launch of a sister
Diamond_FM_(Ilorin)
School in Ilorin, Kwara., Nigeria
Emmanuel Baptist College is a Baptist secondary school located at Tanke in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is a mixed private mission school. It is affiliated
Emmanuel_Baptist_College
Nigerian lawyer
Kuliyan Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate (the number one legal advice of the Emirate), a title conferred upon him by the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari
Yusuf_Olaolu_Ali
of Education, Ilorin was established in September 1974 by the Kwara State Government. The university is located in the city of Ilorin, the capital of
Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin
Kwara_State_University_of_Education,_Ilorin
1877–1893 civil war in present-day Nigeria
wanted to expand their territories. Ibadan destroyed Ijaye; checkmated Ilorin and administered Ibarapa, Osun, Ife, Ijesa, Ekiti, Igbomina, YagbaEkiti
Kiriji_War
Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1965)
elected to Nigeria's 7th House of Representatives in 2011, representing Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency. He moved to the All Progressives Congress
Ali_Ahmad_(lawyer)
"Election Centre". nigeriaelections.stearsng.com. Retrieved 2021-10-03. "Asa/Ilorin West Kwara State" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-05-17
2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
2019_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
Communications infrastructure company
in partner with the Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH), hosted the inaugural Demo day, "The Convergence," at the Hub's facility in Ilorin, Kwara State. The event
IHS_Towers
Civil war in Yorubaland
including soldiers from Ilorin, Ekiti, Ila and Ijesha. Despite the victory, fighting continued in the years that followed until the Ilorins were finally defeated
Jalumi_War
Nigerian Islamic scholar and educator
Ilorin Emirate. This historic neighborhood was known for its association with Islamic scholarship and religious teaching, which helped shape Ilorin's
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen Al-Adaby
Muhammad_Kamalud-Deen_Al-Adaby
in Kwara - Amuda Kannike". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved October 12, 2021. "Kannike presents grader to Ilorin East, Ilorin South LGs". National Pilot Newspaper
2015 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
2015_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
October 11, 2021. "Will Gbemi Saraki Take Another Shot At Matrimony?". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved October 11, 2021. "Where is Gbemisola Saraki?". Daily Trust
1999 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Kwara State
1999_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Kwara_State
Nigerian politician
obtained a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin. As Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science, and Technology, 1
Sa'adatu_Modibbo_Kawu
Military leader of the Oyo Empire
of Ilorin (c. 1750s – c. 1813) was the Are-Ona-Kakanfo (supreme military commander) of the Oyo Empire. His great-grandfather Laderin founded Ilorin city
Afonja
Nigerian politician
Yahaya Seriki (born October 8, 1975) is an APC Chieftain from Ilorin Kwara State in North central Nigeria. Before joining active politics, Yahaya Seriki
Abdulfatai_Yahaya_Seriki
Nigerian politician
Nigerian politician from Kwara State, Nigeria. He represented the Ilorin East/Ilorin South constituency as a member of the House of Representatives, National
Abubakar_Amuda-Kannike
De facto deputy head of state of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985
September 1943 in Ilorin, Kwara State. He attended United Primary School, Ilorin from 1950 to 1952 and Okesuna Senior Primary School, Ilorin, 1953–57. He received
Tunde_Idiagbon
Radio station in Ilorin, Nigeria
Royal FM (95.1 MHz) is a radio station in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria. It was founded in 2011 by Gbenga Adebayo, a telecommunications engineer, and broadcast
Royal_FM
Senatorial district in Nigeria
districts covers four local governments, which include: Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South and Ilorin West. Bukola Saraki, the President of the 8th National Assembly
Kwara Central senatorial district
Kwara_Central_senatorial_district
Tanke is a community in the city of Ilorin, which is the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria. Tanke is located at Ilorin South. It is a residential area of
Tanke
Nigerian politician (born 1975)
Nigerian public administrator and politician representing the Ilorin south constituency, Ilorin south local government area in the 10th Assembly of the Kwara
Yusuf_Maryam
Former empire in present day Nigeria and Benin Republic
throne.[citation needed] The events that led to the secession of Ilorin began in 1793. Ilorin was a war camp headed by the Aare-Ona Kakanfo Afonja. Afonja
Oyo_Empire
Nigerian mufti (born 1962)
Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa (Al-Miskeen Bilahi) is the current Grand mufti of Ilorin Emirate and the Proprietor of Markaz Al-Amani Li-Tahliimil Arabiy Wal Islamiy
Sulaiman_Faruq_Onikijipa
Local Government Area in Nigeria
Omala Kogi Ekiti Ifelodun Ilorin East Ilorin West Irepodun Isin Kaiama Moro Offa Oke Ero Oyun Pategi Baruten Asa Edu Ilorin South Agege Ajeromi-Ifelodun
Local government areas of Nigeria
Local_government_areas_of_Nigeria
pivotal encounter during the protracted conflicts between the Ibadan and Ilorin forces in the 19th century, reflecting the larger struggle to maintain control
Battle_of_Pamo
Mugbamugba War was the second attempt of Yorubas to expel the Fulas and recover Ilorin. Following a brief pause, the Yorubas regrouped and were determined to rid
Mugbamugba_War
2013 crowd crush in Ilorin, Nigeria
The Ilorin Sallah stampede was a crowd crush that occurred at Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, North-central Nigeria on Eid al-Fitr (Sallah day) at
Ilorin_Sallah_stampede
Town in Oyo state, Nigeria
in the 18th century as a result of Jihad activity by the Hausa/Fulani of Ilorin, Kwara State. Kisi is reputed as a town whose people were never conquered
Kisi,_Oyo_State
Nigerian academic
the University of Ilorin in Nigeria. He is a professor in the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University of Ilorin. He was appointed
Wahab_Egbewole
LGA in Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin South (Listen) is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Established in 1996, its administrative headquarters is located in the town of
Ilorin_South
medals. In 2016, the second edition event was hosted in Ilorin from 21st - 30th, September 2016. Ilorin also hosted the event in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021
National Youth Games of Nigeria
National_Youth_Games_of_Nigeria
Nigerian politician (born 1961)
Nigerian administrator and politician. She represents the Ilorin North-West constituency, Ilorin West local government area in the 10th Assembly of the Kwara
Babatunde_Ayi_Olatundun
Military governor of Kwara State from 1975-1976
Murtala Mohammed. He assisted in the establishment of the University of Ilorin, which was founded by decree in August 1975. Taiwo was born in Wushishi
Ibrahim_Taiwo
Emir of Ilorin
Ilorin. He succeeded his father, Shuaib Bawa as Emir in 1919. Bawa was appointed Emir on the recommendation of acting Provincial Resident in Ilorin,
Abdulkadir_Dan_Bawa
Nigerian police chief
currently the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of council Al-Hikma University, Ilorin and also the President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI)
Mohammed_Dikko_Abubakar
Nigerian academic
Primary School, Ilorin. He proceeded to attend his high school at Community Secondary School, Okene and Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Ilorin. He graduated
Muhammed_S._Audu
Annual festival in northern Nigeria
Katsina, Lafia, Gombe, Akko Emirate, Sokoto, Zazzau, Bauchi, Bida, and Ilorin. The festival is usually celebrated by these Emirates city following the
Durbar_festival
Nigerian academic (1967–2026)
Nigerian academic, administrator and vice chancellor of the University of Ilorin. Ambali was also chairman of the Association of West African Universities
Abdul_Ganiyu_Ambali
Nigerian Politician
officially appointed as Commissioner for Works. Olododo is from Ilorin East, Ilorin, and graduated from Kwara State University. Olododo was the General
Abdulquawiy Abdulganiyu Olododo
Abdulquawiy_Abdulganiyu_Olododo
organization headquartered in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Founded on May 28, 1942, by the Islamic scholar and first Mufti of Ilorin, Muhammad Kamalud-Deen
Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria
Ansarul_Islam_Society_of_Nigeria
"Battlegrounds." Comprising the local government areas of Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, and Ilorin West. Comprising the local government areas of Baruten,
2023 Nigerian presidential election in Kwara State
2023_Nigerian_presidential_election_in_Kwara_State
Radio station in Ilorin, Nigeria
Corporation in Nigeria. Midland FM was previously known as Radio Kwara 2. "Radio Kwara Back on Air". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved August 29, 2021. v t e
Midland_FM
Nigerian neurosurgeon
Ahuoiza Aliu is a Nigerian neurosurgeon. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu, was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central, Nigeria, in 1980, but she is a native of Okene
Salamat_Ahuoiza_Aliu
Nigerian pastor (born 1975)
(COZA). He was born into a family of four and attended the University of Ilorin where he started the church in 1999. Fatoyinbo is married to Modele Fatoyinbo
Biodun_Fatoyinbo
Nigerian politician (born 1962)
Holding Company of Nigeria, Saraki re-energised the Ganmo Power Station at Ilorin, and connected over 3,750 rural communities to the national grid, through
Bukola_Saraki
Battle between the Ilorin Emirate and the Oyo Empire
The Battle of Ogele was a battle between the Ilorin Emirate of the Sokoto Caliphate and the Yoruba Oyo Empire in modern day Ogele. This battle was narrated
Battle_of_Ogele
Beninese-Nigerian Muslim scholar
preacher and Imam of waza. He was of Yoruba ancestry and later moved to Ilorin, Nigeria, where he began his Islamic education under his father and other
Adam_Abdullah_Al-Ilory
Nigerian politician (born 1977)
born in Ilorin, the state capital of Kwara State, is a Nigerian Politician and member of the 8th Kwara State House of Assembly representing Ilorin-east constituency
Ibrahim_Aishat_Bodunrin
approximately 35 hectares of land within the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin. The facilities have a capacity to accommodate 200 students and include
Kwara_Football_Academy
Alaafin (emperor) of the Oyo empire
predominance in the region, but his decisive defeat and death at the Battle of Ilorin in 1835 instead marked the end of Oyo's imperial period. Tall and handsome
Oluewu
Nigerian polytechnic
establish a polytechnic in Kwara State was announced in 1971. It is located in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. Vision To be the foremost provider of Technological
Kwara_State_Polytechnic
Nigerian artist
Mohammodu Odolaye Aremu Listen was an Ilorin-born Dadakuada artist who sang in many Yoruba cities and recorded many albums until he died in 1997. During
Odolaye_Aremu
Nigerian politician
deputy house leader of the 8th Kwara State House of Assembly representing Ilorin Central constituency the Kwara State House of Assembly and the state woman
Abdulkadir_Segilola_Ramat
Education, Ilorin Thomas Adewumi University Landmark University Ahman Pategi University, Patigi Colleges in the state are: College of Education Ilorin College
List of tertiary institutions in Kwara State
List_of_tertiary_institutions_in_Kwara_State
Nigerian politician (born 1970)
Criminology, and a B.Sc. in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Ilorin. In 2014, Zakari was among lawmakers in a face-off with the Nigerian Police
Zakari_Mohammed
Town in Kwara State, Nigeria
Nigeria. It is situated along Ilorin-Jebba old road and bounded in the North-east by Edu L.G.A, South-East by Ilorin-East L.G.A and North-West by Moro
Babanloma
Nigerian academic
studies. He served as the fifth vice-Chancellor of AL-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State, from July 2020 to July 2025. Yusuf was born on 26 June 1964
Noah_Yusuf
Nigerian military officer (1948–2005)
subsequently pardoned. Abdulkareem Adisa was born in Ilorin, now in Kwara State. He attended Quranic School in Ilorin between 1951-1953 and received his elementary
Abdulkareem_Adisa
Radio network in Nigeria
stations are located in Abeokuta, Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Ibadan, Lagos, Osogbo and ilorin 107.9 Programming began to Ibadan in 2015 and Abeokuta in 2018; the Ado-Ekiti
Fresh_FM_(Nigeria)
Nigerian Islamic scholar (1950–2026)
and the 12th chief Imam of Ilorin. He was often referred to as Imam Fulani. He was appointed by the former emir of Ilorin, Zuluqarnain Muhammadu Gambari
Muhammad_Bashir_Saliu
Yoruboid language of Nigeria
Owo Dialect And Standard Yoruba. Seminar paper presented to the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. v t e
Ulukwumi_language
Nigerian politician (born 1963
1963) is a Nigerian Politician and member of the 8th assembly representing Ilorin North West constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly. "Hon. Abdulrafiu
Abdulrafiu_Abdulrahman
Nigerian lawyer
Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, until his death. Ijaodola was a native of Offa in Offa Local Government
Rasheed_Ijaodola
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