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2. Ilorin - Wikipedia

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   Ilorin was founded by the Yoruba, one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, in 1450. [5] It became a provincial military headquarters of the ancient Oyo Empire, and later became a Northern Nigeria protectorate when Shehu Alimi, an itinerant Islamic preacher and teacher, took control of the city through the spread of Islam.

3. Ilorin Emirate - Wikipedia

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   For some time, Ilorin was a major center of the slave trade, described by Richard Henry Stone as the "largest slave market in that part of Africa". [4] Most Yorubas in Ilorin were still pagan, which lead to most being subjects to the Emir, who "had little social upheaval, who most secretly desired to free themselves, from the Fula". [5]

4. Diamond FM (Ilorin) - Wikipedia

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   Diamond FM (88.7 MHz) is a radio station in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The station began operating on 22 December 2020. [1] In 2021, the launch of a sister television channel, Diamond TV, was announced. [2]

5. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari - Wikipedia

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   The others are Shehu Usman Danfodio of Sokoto, Shehu El-Kanemi of Borno and Shehu Alimi Dan Janta of Ilorin. [7] Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari was turbaned as the Ciroman Ilorin by his late father and 9th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Zulkarnaini Muhammadu Gambari in 1984, while in active service as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ibadan ...

6. Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin

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   Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies Ilorin, was established by the Kwara State Government through an act in 1992. [1] The college is one out of 4 that are affiliated to the Bayero University in Kano , Nigeria.

7. Kwara - Wikipedia

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   Imoleboja Rock Shelter, Ogunjokoro, Kainji Lake National Parks, now in Niger state, and Agbonna Hill—Awon Mass Wedding in Shao. There is also Sobi Hill amongst others, which is the largest landform in Ilorin, the state capital. [49] A huge natural reserve also divides the state into East and West. Ero Omola waterfall is also a tourist ...

8. Battle of Ilorin - Wikipedia

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   The Battle of Ilorin occurred during the 1830's as part of a series of conflicts during the Yoruba Civil Wars. Toyeje , previously the Bale of Ogbomosho and commander of the late Kakanfo's right, was elevated to the position of Kakanfo .

9. Ilorin South - Wikipedia

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   Ilorin South is a Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. Established in 1996, its administrative headquarters is located in the town of Fufu. [1] The LGA comprises three districts and includes 11 wards. [2] It has an area of 174 km 2 and a population of 208,691 at the 2006 census. [3] The postal code of the area is 240. [4]