Local Government Areas in Yorubaland

Ikeja is the capital city of Lagos State in southwestern Nigeria. Its population, as of the 2006 census, is 313,196. Prior to the emergence of military rule in the early 1980s, Ikeja was a residential and commercial town with shopping malls, pharmacies and government reservation areas. It lies 17 km northwest of Lagos city. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in the city. Ikeja is also home to Femi Kuti's Africa Shrine and Lagbaja's Motherland, both venues for live music. Its Ikeja City Mall is the largest shopping mall on the Lagos State mainland. Ikeja also has its own

Badagry, also spelled Badagri, (Gun: Gbagli) is a coastal town and Local Government Area (LGA) in the Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. It is quite close to the city of Lagos, and located on the north bank of Porto Novo Creek, an inland waterway that connects Lagos (Nigeria's largest city and economic capital) to the Beninese capital of Porto-Novo. The same route connects Lagos, Ilaro, and Porto-Novo, and shares a border with the Republic of Benin. As of the preliminary 2006 census results, the municipality had a population of 241,093.

Ikorodu is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the north-east of Lagos, along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State. With a population of over 1 million inhabitants, Ikorodu is currently the 12th largest city in Nigeria and growing at a rate of 5.26% annually, it is projected to reach 1.7 million inhabitants by 2035, It is the 2nd largest local government in Lagos State. Indigenous settlers of Ikorodu emigrated from Sagamu and part of Ijebu in Ogun state.

Agege is a large city and local government area in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. Until 1927, Agege was the capital of Ikeja Division.

town and Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos State, Nigeria

suburb of Lagos and local government area in Nigeria

local government area of Nigeria

Alimosho is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria with the largest population of about 4,082,900 which is according to Population [2019] – Projection The 2006 Census says the population was 1,288,714 (but the Lagos State Government argued that the population as at 2006 within the LGA was more than 2 million residents).

Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a major Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It is famously known for encompassing the vibrant and culturally influential district of Ajegunle. and has some 80,000 inhabitants per square kilometer. Despite its small landmass, it is one of the most densely populated urban areas in Africa and serves as a diverse melting pot for ethnic groups from across the country. The area is located directly to the west of Apapa and to the east of Satellite Town, Lagos.

Kosofe is a Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria and was created on 27 November 1996. Its headquarters is in the town of Kosofe and is home to several neighborhoods, including Ketu, Oworonshoki, Agboyi-Ketu, Alapere, Mile 12, and Isheri Olowora. Other notable areas include Ifako/Soluyi, Ajao Estate, Mende, Maryland, Ojota, Ogudu, Agidi, Orisigun, Kosofe, Ajelogo, Akanimodo, Ikosi-Ketu, Agiliti, Maidan, Isheri-Olowo Ira, Shangisha, Magodo, Agboyi, Owode Onirin, and Odo-Ogun.

Amuwo-Odofin is a local government area (LGA) in the Badagry Division, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Somolu (or Shomolu) is a local government area (LGA) in Lagos. It is located in Southwest Nigeria, North of Lagos city, and its administrative headquarters is located on Durosimi Street. Somolu Local Government is part of the Lagos East Senatorial Zone and a lawmaker represents the district at the Federal House of Representatives. Somolu is plagued by problems of poor sanitation, high rent, overall poverty, and youth criminal subculture. It is also known for its printing industry, which is the largest in Lagos and one of the most diverse in the world. Most notably, offset and digital print sho

LGA and suburb in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Oshodi-Isolo (Yoruba: Oṣòdì-Ìsọlọ̀) is a Local Government Area (LGA) within Lagos State. It was formed by the second republic Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, also known as 'Baba Kekere', and the first Executive Chairman of the Local Government was the late Sir Isaac Ademolu Banjoko. The LGA is part of the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. At the 2006 Census it had a population of 621,509 people, and an area of 45 square kilometers. On 1 August 2021, Honourable Kehinde Oloyede Al-Maroof was elected for a first term into office as the Executive Chairman.

Ewekoro is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Itori, at .

local government area in Nigeria

Eti-Osa is a Local Government Area of Lagos State in Nigeria. Lagos State Government administers the council area as Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Eti-Osa East, and Iru Victoria Island LCDA. Within Eti-Osa are several important areas of Lagos State, including Lagos' Victoria Island. Before the Nigerian Capital moved to Abuja, Eti-Osa Local Government Area served alongside Lagos Island Local Government Area as the seat of the national capital. Eti-osa used to be the poorest neighborhood in Lagos State until development changed it to become one of the most prosperous areas where the richest Nigerians liv

Ifako-Ijaiye is a city and local government area in Lagos, Nigeria. It has a land area of 43 square kilometers (17 sq mi) and had a population of 427,878 people in 2006.

LGA in Ogun State, Nigeria

local government area in Nigeria

LGA in Oyo State, Nigeria

LGA in Kogi State, Nigeria

LGA in Kogi State, Nigeria

local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria

Ipokia () is the metropolitan headquarters of Anago Kingdom. It is an ancient kingdom in the old Oyo Empire. Unlike the other kingdoms, which had at one time or the other engaged in the internecine wars that ravaged Yorubaland in the nineteenth century, Ipokia stood out as an unconquered sanctuary city-state throughout the period. The year it was founded is not known but can be traced to 13th to 14th century when some princes and princesses of Ọranmiyan, the 6th Ooni of Ife and founder of the Oyo and Benin kingdoms migrated from Oyo-Ile and settled in Ajasse Ipo in present-day Kwara State due

Odogbolu is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Odogbolu at in the north-west of the Area.

LGA in Ogun State, Nigeria

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Irepodun/Ifelodun is a Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Irepodun/Ifelodun is predominantly a homogeneous society and carefully populated by Yoruba speaking people of the South West of Nigeria. It has an area of 356 km and a population of 129,149 at the 2006 census. The major religions of the people are Christianity and Islam while a percentage of the people are traditional religion worshippers.

Kajola is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Okeho.

Egbeda is a Local Government Area in the senatorial district of Oyo Central in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Egbeda. Egbeda local government was carved out Lagelu Local government in 1989. The postal code of the area is 200109

LGA in Oyo State, Nigeria

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LGA in Osun State, Nigeria

LGA in Osun State, Nigeria

LGA in Oyo State, Nigeria

LGA in Oyo State, Nigeria

local government area in Nigeria

Ìjùmú is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iyara. Other towns in the local government include Ayetoro Gbede, Iyah-Gbede, Ayegunle Gbede, Araromi Gbede, Ayere, Ayeh Gbede, Okoro Gbede, Odokoro Gbede, Ekinrin-Adde, Egbeda Egga, Iyamoye, Ogidi, Ikoyi, Otungba, Oton-Ade, Origa, and others. The people of Ìjùmú speak the Okun dialect of the Yoruba language. The main occupation is farming among men, while women are engaged in trade. Education is the major industry in Ìjùmú.

LGA in Ogun State, Nigeria

Ifedore is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Igbara-Oke. Elizade University is located in the area.

Ido-Osi is a town located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

LGA in Osun State, Nigeria

LGA in Osun State, Nigeria

local government area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria

LGA and town in Ondo State, Nigeria