Ogbomosho is a city in Oyo State,south-western Nigeria. It was founded in the mid 17th century. The population was approximately 655,517 in 2024. It is the second largest city in Oyo State and also among the most populated in Nigeria. It is the 3rd most populated city in South Western Nigeria after Lagos and Ibadan. The City itself has 5 local governments,which makes it one of the largest cities in Nigeria. And the city is set to be the capital of the newly proposed state "OYO STATE". Although the principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people,there are people from other parts of Nigeria and other West African countries who are residents in the city.
Oyo State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan,the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State for 337 km,to the southeast by Osun State for 187 km,partly across the River Osun,and to the south by Ogun State,and to the west by the Republic of Benin for 98 km. With a projected population of 7,976,100 in 2022,Oyo State is the sixth most populous in the Nigeria.
Iseyin is a town located in Oyo,Nigeria. It is approximately 100 km (62 mi) north of Ibadan. The town was estimated to have a population of 236,000,according to United Nations 2005 estimate,which increased to 362,990 in 2011,and has a total land mass of 2,341 km2 (904 sq mi). Its inhabitants are mostly of Yoruba origin and its ruler is the Aseyin of Iseyin,with the current being Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri III,Ajirotutu I.
Olivet Baptist High School is a Baptist secondary school in Oyo,Nigeria,located on a hillcrest named Olivet Heights. It is affiliated with the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Abdulkareem Adisa was a Nigerian major general who was military governor of Oyo State during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He was convicted for involvement in an attempted coup against military head of state General Sani Abacha in 1997,and was on death row when Abacha died in June 1998. He was subsequently pardoned.
Adetoye Oyetola Sode is a retired Rear Admiral of the Nigerian Navy and the Military Administrator of Oyo State,Nigeria from December 1993 to September 1994 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
Ajayi Crowther University is a private,faith-based university located in Oyo State,Nigeria.
Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III was the Alaafin,or traditional ruler,of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire.
The Lead City University of Ibadan,also known as LCU,is a private university located in Ibadan,Oyo State,Nigeria.
Cornelius Olaleye Taiwo was a Nigerian educator and lawyer.
Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi OFR was a Nigerian civil servant who was best known for designing Nigeria's national flag. He was commonly referred to as Mr. Flag Man.
The Polytechnic,Ibadan is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State,Nigeria. Founded in August 1970,Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was founded to offer an alternative form of higher education,with a specific focus on acquiring technical skills distinct from traditional universities.. The vocational and skills acquisition center aims to guarantee that students acquire mastery in a skill before graduating,while also offering skills training to the local community.Poly Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as Ise loogun ise which means 'Work is the antidote for poverty',a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hard work is the way out of poverty.
Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola,Kurunloju I is the Oniroko,or traditional ruler,of the Yoruba town of Iroko,Oyo State,Nigeria. He has ruled since 4 February 2011.
Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Nigeria national team.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a political party in Nigeria. As of 2022,Ralph Nwosu is the National Chairman. There are 2 ADC lawmakers currently in the Nigerian National Assembly. There are no ADC senators in the Nigerian Senate.
Aníkúlápó is a 2022 Nigerian epic fantasy film produced by Kunle Afolayan and distributed by Netflix. Released on 30 September 2022,it stars Kunle Remi,Bimbo Ademoye,Sola Sobowale,Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Taiwo Hassan. The film was shot in Oyo State and Afolayan has described the work as a "Game of Thrones recreated in Nigeria but with a better representation of our culture ".
Olaiya Abideen is a Nigerian politician and a Professor. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives in 1998,representing Ibadan South East and North East under the platform of GDM.
Abiodun Olasupo is a Nigerian Politician. He was a member of the Federal House of Representatives,representing Iseyin,Itesiwaju,Kajola and Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State in 8th National Assembly.
Jacob Ajao Adejumo is a Nigerian politician who served as a member representing the Ogbomosho North/Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Born in 1973,he hails from Oyo State. He was elected into the House of Assembly at the 2019 elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abimbola Akeem Owoade (1978) is the 46th Alaafin of Oyo,one of the historic towns in Yorubaland,Nigeria. His emergence was approved by Oyo State Government on 10 January 2025.
