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Capital city of Ondo State, Nigeria
Akure Listen is a city in south-western Nigeria. It is the capital and largest city of Ondo State. The city had a population of 403,000 as of the 2006
Akure
Airport in Akure, Nigeria
Akure Airport (IATA: AKR, ICAO: DNAK) is an airport serving Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria. The Akure non-directional beacon (Ident: AK) is
Akure_Airport
Public university in Akure, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) is a federal government-owned university located in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It was established in
Federal University of Technology Akure
Federal_University_of_Technology_Akure
Traditional state in Ondo State, Nigeria
The Akure Kingdom is a traditional state with headquarters in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It is the successor to an ancient Yoruba city state of the same
Akure_Kingdom
State of Nigeria
Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state's capital is Akure, the former capital of the ancient Akure Kingdom. The State includes mangrove-swamp forest near
Ondo_State
Conflict between Benin and Akure kingdoms in 1818
The Akure–Benin War of 1818 was a conflict between the Benin and Akure in what is now southwestern Nigeria. Its origins are connected to earlier political
Akure–Benin_War
LGA in Ondo State, Nigeria
Akure South is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akure. It has an area of 331 km2 and a population of
Akure_South
Ondo State is one of the 36 States of Nigeria with Akure as the state capital. This list of tertiary institutions in Ondo State includes universities
List of tertiary institutions in Ondo State
List_of_tertiary_institutions_in_Ondo_State
LGA in Ondo State, Nigeria
Akure North is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iju/Itaogbolu. It has an area of 660 km2 (250 sq mi)
Akure_North
Deji of Akure
current traditional ruler of Akure Kingdom, a traditional state in Akure, the Ondo State capital. He was proclaimed Deji of Akure in 2015, taking the regnal
Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi
Aladetoyinbo_Ogunlade_Aladelusi
School in Nigeria
Federal Government Girls College, Akure (FEGGICOLLA) is a Federal Government owned secondary school, run by the Federal Ministry of Education. It is an
Federal Government Girls College, Akure
Federal_Government_Girls_College,_Akure
Traditional state and town in Ondo State, Nigeria
based in a town of the same name in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. It is contiguous to the Akure Kingdom, and shares such a close proximity
Isinkan,_Nigeria
Nigerian football club
based in Akure. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League. Their home stadium is the 5,000-capacity Akure Township
Sunshine_Stars_F.C.
Anglican diocese in Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese of Akure is one of twelve dioceses within the Anglican Province of Ondo, itself one of 14 ecclesiastical provinces within the Church
Anglican_Diocese_of_Akure
Protected area in Ondo State, Nigeria
The Akure Forest Reserve is situated in Ondo State, Nigeria's Akure South Local Government Area, a tropical rainforest. It has a total area of approximately
Akure_Ofosu_Forest_Reserve
Nigerian government ministry
commissioner is Banji Awolowo Ajaka. The ministry is located in Alagbaka, Akure is supported by other international Organizations such as World Health Organization
Ondo_State_Ministry_of_Health
103.7 – Melody Fm, Akure, 104.5 – Empire FM, Akure 105.1 – Exceed FM, Ijoba, Akure, Ondo state 106.1 – Crest FM, Alagbaka, Akure 106.5 – music and culture
List of radio stations in Nigeria
List_of_radio_stations_in_Nigeria
Collage in Ondo State, Nigeria
College of Agriculture, Akure (formerly School of Agriculture) is a Federal government owned tertiary institution located in Akure, the capital city of Ondo
Federal College of Agriculture, Akure
Federal_College_of_Agriculture,_Akure
Nigerian politician (born 1938)
in Ilu-Abo, Akure. Joshua Falae was originally from Akure but due to opportunities in cocoa farming, Falae's family and a few other Akure natives moved
Olu_Falae
Protected area in southwest Nigeria
Akure Forest Reserve is a protected area in southwest Nigeria, covering 66 km2 (25 mi2). In recent decades, there has been a large deforestation in this
Akure_Forest_Reserve
Nigerian monarch
Ojijigogun Asodeboyede; c. 1860 – 1957) was a Nigerian monarch. He ruled the Akure Kingdom from June 22, 1897 until 1957. His lineal descendants are today
Adesida_I
Roman Catholic diocese in Nigeria
Ibadan in Nigeria. The cathedral and diocesan secretariat are located in Akure. 12 January 1943: Established as Apostolic Vicariate of Ondo-Ilorin from
Diocese_of_Ondo
Nigerian monarch
He ruled the Akure Kingdom from 1882 until 1890. His lineal descendants are today known as the House of Osupa. They serve as one of Akure's two legally
Odundun_I
Nigerian monarch
He ruled the Akure Kingdom from 1834 until 1846. His lineal descendants are today known as the House of Osupa. They serve as one of Akure's two legally
Osupa
Nigerian politician and doctor (born 1954)
children. Mimiko began school at St. Joseph's Primary School Aponmu near Akure, St. Patrick Primary School, Yaba at Ondo in the early 1960s. He attended
Olusegun_Mimiko
Radio network in Nigeria
Olayinka Joel Ayefele. Fresh FM stations are located in Abeokuta, Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Ibadan, Lagos, Osogbo and ilorin 107.9 Programming began to Ibadan in 2015
Fresh_FM_(Nigeria)
Nigerian singer-songwriter (born 1999)
called 'Blown Boy Entertainment'. Ruger attended Police Secondary School Akure and graduated in 2017. Michael Adebayo Olayinka was born on 23 September
Ruger_(musician)
2022 House of Representatives by-elections in Nigeria to fill legislative vacancies
throughout the entire constituency. On 16 August 2021, member for Akure North/Akure South Adedayo Omolafe (PDP) died from an undisclosed illness. In December
2022 Nigerian House of Representatives elections
2022_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections
Football club
Barau FC, Kun Khalifat,Warri Wolves secure NPFL promotions". The Hope. Akure, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 August 2025. Alebiosu, Niyi (11 July 2025). "NNL
Barau_F.C.
Multi-use stadium in Nigeria
Akure Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Akure, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sunshine Stars
Akure_Township_Stadium
Radio station in Akure and Ibadan, Nigeria
Cresthills Media Group currently has two radio stations situated at Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria (106.1fm) and Galilee bus stop, Olodo, Ibadan(91.1fm)
Crest_FM
Nigerian politician
serves as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the 10th National Assembly
Abiodun_Aderin_Adesida
2013 prison break in Nigerian prison
Ondo prison break was an attack on the Olokuta Medium Security Prison in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria, by 50 unknown gunmen suspected to be
Ondo_prison_break
Cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa
metropolitan area Based on the Owo, Local Government Area Summation of The Akure North and Akure South LGAs Encompassing Ilesa West, and Ilesa East LGAs Defence
Yorubaland
Nigerian computer scientist
are disputed by the scientific community. Philip Emeagwali was born in Akure, Nigeria on 23 August 1954. He was raised in Onitsha in the South Eastern
Philip_Emeagwali
Country in West Africa
Nigeria EduSat-1, the first satellite built by Nigeria by the Federal University of Technology Akure
Nigeria
Sub-group of the Yorubas of West Africa
Ekiti-speaking groups, which historically included towns in Ondo State such as Akure (the current capital and largest city of Ondo State), Ilara-Mokin, Ijare
Ekiti_people
Index of articles associated with the same name
National Park Yankari National Park Afi River Forest Reserve Akure Forest Reserve Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve Edumanom Forest Reserve Gujba Forest Reserve
Natural_areas_in_Nigeria
Topics referred to by the same term
Toro Federal Unemployment Tax Act (US) Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria André-Philippe Futa, Congolese politician Yasunosuke Futa, Japanese
Futa
Urban metro in Ondo, Nigeria
Yorubaland by the Yoruba Revolutionary Wars, as well as the Akure-Benin War, which destroyed Akure, causing many of its inhabitants to flee to Ilara. By the
Ilara-Mokin
Nigerian royal title
Because Ilara-Mokin became a part of the Akure Kingdom in the 19th century, the Alara answered to the Déjì of Akure and had to pay homage, tribute, and was
Alara_of_Ilara-Mokin
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
Bishop of Nike in April 2019 at St David's Anglican Cathedral Church, Ijomu, Akure, by the Primate of All Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh. Anglican Communion "National
Christian_Onyia
Nigerian politician
Progressives Congress. He was elected to House of Representatives for Akure North/Akure South at the 2022 by-election. He was succeeded by Abiodun Aderin
Mayokun_Lawson-Alade
Vawer Patricia Velásquez Manon Von Gerkan Lindsey Vonn Anne Vyalitsyna Akure Wall Katherine Webb Amy Wesson Caroline Wozniacki Jessica White Summer Wilson
List of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models
List_of_Sports_Illustrated_Swimsuit_Issue_models
Nigerian football tournament
International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode rather than their regular home ground, Akure Township Stadium, Akure due to renovation works. Lobi Stars play their home matches
2025–26 Nigeria National League
2025–26_Nigeria_National_League
Nigerian monarch (1950–2013)
was chosen as the traditional ruler, or Deji, of the Akure Kingdom, based in the city of Akure in Ondo State, Nigeria on 13 August 2010. State governor
Afunbiowo_II
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
Simeon Borokini is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria. Borokini was born in Iju, Akure North on 15 July 1956. He was educated at Lisabi Grammar School and Immanuel
Simeon_Borokini
Nigerian entrepreneur (born 1992)
born in Akure, Ondo State and hails from Ijare in Ondo State. He attended Bishop Hughes Memorial Catholic Nursery and Primary School in Akure for his
Sam_Aiyesoro
Nigerian actress and (born 1973)
Nursery & Primary School and went on to Federal Government Girls College, Akure. She attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, earning a degree in Mass communication
Ronke_Odusanya
State Government. The government house is located in Alagbaka, a town in Akure, the capital of Ondo State southwestern Nigeria. "Crisis in Ondo as Mimiko
Ondo_State_Government_House
Nigerian rapper
Nigerian rapper, singer and the CEO of Apashe Records. He is a native of Akure, Ondo State. He was given the name "the Lord of Flavor" (Ajasa is Yoruba
Lord_of_Ajasa
Church in Nigeria founded in 2012
Nigeria including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Uyo, Warri, Ife, Akure, Enugu, and Ibadan. Its headquarters is located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Celebration Church International
Celebration_Church_International
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
consecrated in April 2019 at St David's Anglican Cathedral Church, Ijomu, Akure, by the Primate of All Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh. He was previously an archdeacon
Oluwaseun_Aderogba
Nigerian academic and politician (born 1964)
the year 1983 before he proceeded to the Federal University of Technology Akure where he received a bachelor's degree in Farm Management and Extension in
Igbekele_Ajibefun
Anglican bishop in Nigeria
North East in April 2019 at St David's Anglican Cathedral Church, Ijomu, Akure, by the Primate of All Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh. In 2022, PIJAlance Magazine
Ebenezer_Akorede_Okuyelu
Radio station in Akure, Nigeria
1 MHz FM) is the radio station of the Federal University of Technology Akure in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It commenced operation on 19 November 2010.[citation
FUTA_Radio
Akoko North East/Akoko North West Akoko South East/Akoko South West Akure North/Akure South Eseodo/Ilaje Idanre/Ifedore Ileoluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Okitipupa/Irele
Isuikwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency
Isuikwuato/Umunneochi_federal_constituency
ng/post/photos-covenant-university-unveils-stadium#! "Ondo govt to revoke contract on Akure Stadium project". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 9 November 2014. "Pepsi
List of football stadiums in Nigeria
List_of_football_stadiums_in_Nigeria
Airport
Executive is AKR to the FAA and AKC to the IATA (which assigned AKR to Akure, Nigeria). The airport was initially named for longtime manager Bain Ecarius
Akron Fulton International Airport
Akron_Fulton_International_Airport
Local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria
southern edge of the Yoruba Hills, and at the intersection of roads from Akure, Kabba, Benin City, and Siluko. Owo is situated around the halfway point
Owo
Akoko North East/Akoko North West Akoko South East/Akoko South West Akure North/Akure South Eseodo/Ilaje Idanre/Ifedore Ileoluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Okitipupa/Irele
Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency
Arochukwu/Ohafia_federal_constituency
Ethnic group
area of Edo State, Nigeria. with ancestral ties to the regions of Owo, Akure, and Ife. Due to various historical and sociopolitical factors, the Olukumi
Olukumi_people
Nigerian pastor (born 1957)
born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria to Mr. Olukoya, a police officer and Mrs. Olukoya, a trader. He attended St. John's CAC Primary School, in Akure. Later
Daniel_Kolawole_Olukoya
Nigerian politician
Omoboriowo, for 16 months. He arranged for completion of construction on Akure airport. Mattews, Daniel. "Nigeria 1984: An Interim Report" (PDF). CIS.
Michael_Bamidele_Otiko
Nigerian politician (born 1949)
President Muhammadu Buhari. Alasoadura was born on 12 August 1949, in Iju, Akure North, Ondo State. He got his first school leaving certificate from St Stephens
Tayo_Alasoadura
Public university in Daura, Nigeria
University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Federal University of Technology Akure Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology
Federal University of Transportation, Daura
Federal_University_of_Transportation,_Daura
2023 Senate elections in Ondo
Central Senatorial District covers the local government areas of Akure North, Akure South, Idanre, Ifedore, Ondo East, and Ondo West. Incumbent Patrick
2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Ondo State
2023_Nigerian_Senate_elections_in_Ondo_State
states as "Battlegrounds." Comprising the local government areas of Akure North, Akure South, Idanre, Ifedore, Ondo East, and Ondo West. Comprising the local
2023 Nigerian presidential election in Ondo State
2023_Nigerian_presidential_election_in_Ondo_State
Oba of Benin (1816 AD–1848 AD)
significant conquest was that of Akure, a Yoruba town that had maintained a hostile stance towards Benin for an extended period. Akure's people claimed descent
Osemwende
First Aladura Pentecostal church in Nigeria
International Camp Ground: Joseph Ayo Babalola International Miracle Camp, Ilesa-Akure Expressway, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria Founder Oba/Pastor Isaac
Christ_Apostolic_Church
Nigerian influencer and actor
he played the lead role of Isaac. Adeoluwa was born on 6 July 1999, in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. For his primary education, he attended Cabataf primary
Enioluwa_Adeoluwa
Nigerian Minister For Youth Development
also studied Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure He proceeded to the University of Maiduguri, Borno State to study International
Ayodele_Olawande
Local Government Area and Town in Ondo, Nigeria
tourists. The town is about 20 km (12 mi) southeast of the state's capital Akure, it has an area of 1,543.4 km2 (595.9 mi2) and a population of 129,795 as
Idanre
located north-northwest of Osogbo, Oba-Ile Akure South LGA, Ondo State, located just east of Akure, on Akure-Owo Road, Oba-Akoko Akoko South-West LGA,
Oba-Igbomina
Organised gangs in Nigerian cities
major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ibadan, Onitsha, Aba, Umuahia, Akure, Ado-Ekiti and Enugu. They extort money from passers-by, public transporters
Area_boys
North West Ondo North Akoko South East/Akoko South West Ondo Central Akure North/Akure South Ondo South Eseodo/Ilaje Ondo Central Idanre/Ifedore Ondo South
List of Nigerian federal constituencies
List_of_Nigerian_federal_constituencies
Federal constituency in Abia State, Nigeria
Akoko North East/Akoko North West Akoko South East/Akoko South West Akure North/Akure South Eseodo/Ilaje Idanre/Ifedore Ileoluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Okitipupa/Irele
Aba North/Aba South federal constituency
Aba_North/Aba_South_federal_constituency
Nigerian comedian,lawyer and actor
2020-05-01. "Akpororo, MC Lively, Terry G, Small Doctor Others Thrilled Akure Residents at LaffMattazz With Maltina". Nigeria CommunicationsWeek. 2019-06-15
MC_Lively
Gazette, Law No. 2 of 2016, Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2015. Akure: Ondo State Government. 2016. Nwachukwu, J.B. (April 26, 2017). "Death penalty
Capital_punishment_in_Nigeria
Nigerian football player
(2024-04-17). "NWFL Matchday 13: Olamide lone goal sinks Ekiti Queens in Akure". The Hope. Akure, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-07-31. Newspaper, The Hope (2024-02-14)
Bolaji_Olamide
Nigerian biochemist
Professor of Applied Biochemistry at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State. He is currently the head of the Functional Food and Nutraceutical
Ganiyu_Oboh
Nigerian singer
Shuga" (2019), "Chill", and "BluFunk" (2023). Blu was born and raised in Akure, Nigeria. His first ever live performance was at age twelve, when he sang
Jasën_Blu
Place in Ekiti State, Nigeria
resilience, deeply intertwined with influences from the Benin Kingdom, Akure and Ile-Ife. Ikere LGA has a total size of 202 square kilometres and is
Ikere-Ekiti
974,767 20. Maiduguri 929,408 21. Bauchi 881,600 22. Zaria 835,966 23. Akure 834,009 24. Abeokuta 800,000 25. Oyo 793,241 26. Sokoto 789,726 * 27. Yola
List of Nigerian cities by population
List_of_Nigerian_cities_by_population
75th edition of the Nigeria FA Cup
28 May 2023 Enugu Rangers 1–0 Doma United Akure Township Stadium, Akure 16:00 (UTC+1) 90+2'
2023_Nigeria_Federation_Cup
Local Government Area in Nigeria
Akoko North-East Akoko North-West Akoko South-East Akoko South-West Akure North Akure South Ese Odo Ifedore Idanre Ilaje Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Irele Odigbo
Local government areas of Nigeria
Local_government_areas_of_Nigeria
Town in Nigeria
culture, academics, agriculture and tourism. Ipogun-Ayo is about 17 km from Akure (Ondo state capital), and has Ilara-mokin, Ibule-Soro, Ita-Oniyan, igbara-Oke
Ipogun
Nigerian government agency
Technology, Lagos www.fcfmt.edu.ng Lagos South-West Fed College of Agriculture, Akure www.feca.edu.ng Ondo South-West Fed College of Agriculture, Ibadan www.fcaib
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
Agricultural_Research_Council_of_Nigeria
Kingdom of Essex (part of England) 527 587 60 years Adesida I Kingdom of Akure (part of Nigeria) 22 June 1897 1957 Ali ibn Dawud I Kilwa Sultanate (part
List of longest-reigning monarchs
List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs
Musical artist
even though he doesn't like to discuss his marriage in public. Born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, Wole was a graduate of the University of Lagos where
Wole_Oni
Nigerian writer and art critic (born 1989)
Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art, USA. Iduma was born in Akure, Nigeria, in 1989. He is married to Ayobami Adebayo, the author of Stay
Emmanuel_Iduma
Capital city of Osun State, Nigeria
and largest city of Kwara State) and 108 kilometres (67 mi) northwest of Akure. Osogbo shares boundaries with Ikirun, Ilesa, Ede, Egbedore, Ogbomosho and
Osogbo
state split from Sokoto; Western state divided into Ogun (Abeokuta), Ondo (Akure), and Oyo states State boundaries and names were also reorganized. Akwa
Federalism_in_Nigeria
Nigerian politician and lawyer (1956–2023)
Government Primary School in Owo. He later attended Aquinas College in Akure, Loyola College in Ibadan and Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, where
Rotimi_Akeredolu
Nigerian academic (born 1957)
seventh substantive vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) from May 2017 to May 2022. His appointment was ratified by the governing
Joseph_Fuwape
Akoko North East/Akoko North West Akoko South East/Akoko South West Akure North/Akure South Eseodo/Ilaje Idanre/Ifedore Ileoluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Okitipupa/Irele
Bende_federal_constituency
Yoruba language educator and show host
Másọ̀yìnbó, a Yoruba-language game show. Fabilola was born in Ọba Ile, Akurẹ, Ondo State, Nigeria, into a Yoruba-speaking family. He credits his deep
Olalekan_Fabilola
Royal palace of the Yoruba kings of Owo
December 2021). "Preserving Olowo palace as cultural heritage". The Hope. Akure, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2024. "Omolowos take custody of Olowo's palace"
Palace_of_Olowo_of_Owo
Nigerian writer and poet
humorous take on everyday human experiences. Tolu Akinyemi was born in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. His parents worked in the state government's civil
Tolu_Akinyemi
Yenegoa Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc Ado-Ekiti, Afenonesan, Akure, Asaba, Akpakpava, 'Ugbowo and Warri Kano Electricity Distribution Company
Electricity_sector_in_Nigeria
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Girl/Female
Tamil
(Daughter of Anand)
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
Snow
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon
Princess.
Girl/Female
French, Indian, Italian, Latin, Parsi, Romanian
A Flower
Girl/Female
German
Folk rule.
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Arabic, Muslim
Towering; Tall; Lofty; Slim
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French Irish
Manly.
Boy/Male
Australian, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Telugu
Pure; Gentle; Peace; Victories; Lord Shiva; Peaceful; Honest
Girl/Female
Tamil
Transient
Girl/Female
Muslim
One who praises a lot
AKURE
AKURE
AKURE
AKURE
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