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64-523: Founded as Hawks of Makurdi in 1981 by the Benue State sports council, the club was renamed Benue Breweries Limited (BBL) Hawks Football Club, when the state-owned Breweries acquired the club in 1985. There was another change again when the state-owned Lobi Bank acquired the club in 1990 and named it Lobi Bank Football Club. In 1999, the Nigeria Football League was played in a new format which saw

128-413: A Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Classification: Aw). The city's yearly temperature is 29.54 °C (85.17 °F) and it is 0.08% higher than Nigeria's averages. Kwara typically receives about 101.45 millimeters (3.99 inches) of precipitation and has 148.38 rainy days (40.65% of the time) annually. It is located at 4.3874051 longitude and 8.9668961 latitude. The table below has data for

192-741: A federal polytechnic, Federal Polytechnic Offa , a state-owned polytechnic, Kwara State Polytechnic , and three privately owned: The Polytechnic Igbo Owu, Lens Polytechnic, and Graceland Polytechnic. Of the fifteen Colleges of Education in Kwara state, eleven are owned by private establishments: College of Education Ilemona, Muhyideen College of Education, Kinsey College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State, Moje College of Education, Erin-Ile, Imam Hamzat College of Education, ECWA College of Education, College of Education Offa, Nana Aisha College of Education, Adesina College of Education and Pan African College of Education. Four colleges of education in Kwara state are funded by

256-498: A hub for transportation of cargoes . Agriculture is the main source of the state's economy and the principal cash crops are : cotton , cocoa , coffee , kola nut , tobacco , sesame and palm produce. Kwara state is home to Shonga Farms , a product of the Back-to-Farm project of one of the past administrators of the state, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki . Shonga Farms is made up of 13 commercial farmers. Mineral resources in

320-467: A mix of civilian and military Governors. The first Governor of Kwara state was David Bamigboye . The current governor of Kwara State is Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman , who emerged victorious in the 9 March 2019 governorship election , under the APC . Abdulrahman Abdulrazak was sworn in on 29 May 2019, making him the 4th democratic governor of Kwara State and the 20th governor of Kwara State overall. Kayode Alabi

384-586: A population of 10,000 to 19,000 people and includes, Lessel, Ihugh , Naka , Adoka, Aliade, Okpoga, Igumale , Oju , Utonkon, Ugbokolo, Wannune, Ugbokpo, Otukpa , Ugba and Korinya. Most of these towns are headquarters of recently created Local Government Areas and/or district headquarters or major market areas. Some of the headquarters of the newly created LGAs have populations of less than 10,000 people. Such places include Tse-Agberaba, Gbajimba, Buruku , Idekpa, Obagaji and Obarikeito. Apart from earth roads, schools, periodic markets and chemists (local drug stores),

448-465: A tree fall killed two people and injured at least five. On 2 February 2024, Ejire Adeyemi Toun, the traditional ruler was assassinated in his palace, and his wife was kidnapped. The Nigerian Railway Corporation extends services from Lagos through the state to the northern part of the country. Ilorin Airport is a major center for both domestic and international flights and has now been built up into

512-1013: Is also known as the Lion's Heart and the Land of the Brave. Benue State, which is located in the North Central region of Nigeria , has a total population of 4,253,641 in the 2006 census , with an average population density of 99 persons per km . This makes Benue the 9th most populous state in Nigeria. However, the distribution of the population according to Local government areas shows marked duality. There are areas of low population density, such as Guma , Ohimini , Tarka, Apa , Logo and Agatu , each with less than seventy persons per km , while Vandeikya , Ukum, Kwande, Otukpo, Okpokwu , and Gboko have densities ranging from 160 persons to 200 persons per km . Makurdi LGA has over 380 persons per km2. The males are 49.8 percent of

576-625: Is encountered. Here, the terrain is characterised by steep slopes, deep incised valleys and generally rugged relief. Elsewhere, gradients average less than 4°. River Benue is the dominant geographical feature in the state. It is one of the few large rivers in Nigeria. The Katsina-Ala is the largest tributary, while the smaller rivers include Mkomon , Amile , Duru , Loko Konshisha , Kpa , Okpokwu , Mu , Be , Aya , Apa Ogede and Ombi . The flood plains which are characterised by extensive swamps and ponds are good for dry season irrigated farming. Though Benue State has high drainage density many of

640-424: Is largely based around agriculture , mainly of coffee , cotton , groundnut , cocoa , oil palm , and kola nut crops. Other key industries are services, especially in the city of Ilorin , and the livestock herding and ranching of cattle , goats , and sheep . Kwara state has the joint-twentieth highest Human Development Index in the country and numerous institutions of tertiary education. Kwara State

704-620: Is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in the 2006 census . The state was created in 1976 and was among the seven states created at that time. The state derives its name from the Benue River initially called Ber-nor , a compound word in Tiv language which means river or lake of hippopotamus ( ber meaning river or lake, while nor is the name for hippopotamus)

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768-516: Is still a challenge. Important cash crops include soybeans , rice, peanuts, mango varieties , citrus , etc. Other cash crops include palm oil , melon, African pear , chili pepper , tomatoes etc. Food crops include Yam , Cassava , Sweet potato , Beans , Maize, Millet , Guinea corn , Vegetables etc. There is very little irrigation agriculture and techniques. Animal production includes: Cattle, Pork, Poultry and Goat but no dairy and dairy products yet. The Zaki Ibiam International Yam Market

832-504: Is the biggest market for a single product in Nigeria. Banking services are available as all the banks in Nigeria have branches in the state, with the Central Bank of Nigeria having its regional headquarters in Makurdi. Dangote Cement Company is a private company that operates within the state and provides a little employment to the people. This is a rough estimated employment percentage in

896-689: Is the deputy governor of Kwara state under AbdulRahman's administration. On March 19, 2023, Abdulrazak won re-election and will remain governor until 2027 when he will be constitutionally ineligible to re-contest for a third term in office. Kwara State has a federal university , the University of Ilorin , a state university, Kwara State University , and seven other privately owned Universities: Al-Hikmah University , Landmark University , Summit University, Offa Crown Hill University , Thomas Adewumi University , Ahman Pategi University and University of Offa. Kwara state also has five approved polytechnics;

960-540: Is −0.08% lower than Nigeria's averages. The state receives about 135.2 millimeters (5.32 inches) of precipitation and has 160.01 rainy days (43.84% of the time) annually. Based on Köppen climate classification , Benue State lies within the AW climate and experiences two distinct seasons, the Wet season and the Dry season . The rainy season lasts from April to October with annual rainfall in

1024-566: The Archdiocese of Abuja : The Anglican Province of Abuja in the Church of Nigeria includes the Dioceses of Makurdi (1990) with 25 parishes led by Bishop Nathan Inyom (1990), Gboko (2009) led by Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsse , and Otukpo (1996) led by Bishop David Bello (2004). The N.K.S.T. Church is another major church in the state. The headquarters is at Mkar, Gboko . It is the first church in

1088-518: The Hausa language . Kwara state has since 1976 reduced considerably in size due to further state creation exercises in Nigeria. On 13 February 1976, the Idah / Dekina part of the state was carved out and merged with a part of the then Benue/Plateau state , to form Benue state . On 27 August 1991, five Local Government areas, namely Oyi , Yagba , Okene , Okehi and Kogi were also excised to form part of

1152-768: The Igala -speaking area), along with areas in Kwara State , were clubbed together to form the new Kogi State . Igbo people are found in the boundary areas like the Obi , Oju and Ado Local Government Areas. It is known as the "Heartbeat of the Middle Belt" and the "Entertainment Capital of the Middle Belt " north of the Niger River . Otukpo , the Idoma people's traditional and administrative capital,

1216-669: The Tiv and idoma people are farmers while the inhabitants of the river areas engage in fishing as their primary or important secondary occupation. The people of the state are famous for their cheerful and hospitable disposition as well as rich cultural heritage. Benue State consists of twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas and the Tiv occupy 14, the Idoma occupy 7, the Igede occupy 2 . They are: The Benue State Government accords high respect to traditional rulers in recognition of their role as custodians of culture and as agents of development. Also, their roles in enhancing peace and order at

1280-481: The Tiv , Idoma and Igede people. Minority ethnic groups in Benue are Etulo , Igbo , hausa and Jukun people etc. Its capital is Makurdi . Benue is a rich agricultural region; common crops cultivated in the state include oranges , yams, mangoes , sweet potatoes , cassava , soya bean , guinea corn , flax , sesame , rice , groundnuts and palm trees . Benue State is a legacy of an administrative entity that

1344-739: The Tiv , 7 for the idoma and 2 for the igede . Senatorial Zone A has; Tiv in all 7 local governments. The Etulo have a small community in Katsina Ala The hausa have small communities in Katsina Ala and Zaki biam Senatorial zone B has; Tiv in all 7 local governments The Etulo and Nyifon have small communities in Buruku . The Jukun community is along the river bank at Abinsi village in Makurdi local government. The hausa have 2 large communities in Makurdi city . They live in

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1408-562: The Tor Tiv (Tiv King) as chairman of all the traditional rulers from the Tiv dominant Local Government Areas, while the latter has the Och' Idoma ( Idoma king) as the chairman of all the traditional rulers from the Idoma dominant Local Government Areas. The State Council of Chiefs has the Tor Tiv, Orchivirigh Professor James Ayatse (Tor Tiv V) ( ), with Och'Idoma and all second class Chiefs/Chairmen of

1472-514: The international border with Benin . Its capital is the city of Ilorin and the state has 16 local government areas . Kwara is the ninth largest state in Nigeria , but the sixth least populous , with an estimated population of about 3.2 million as at 2016. Geographically, Kwara State is split between the West Sudanian savanna in the west, and the Guinean forest–savanna mosaic ecoregion in

1536-552: The 'Clean Kwara' Campaign to end open defecation and promote good hygiene in the state. The state government is working to fix all the roads and waterways to ensure free water flow, putting in efforts to ensure water sanitation , building toilets , and making clean water accessible. This is also to promote Sustainable Development Goals 3 & 6 (general access to safe and affordable drinking water and access to adequate and equitable sanitation, hygiene for all, and end open defecation by 2030) Sporting activities are managed by

1600-844: The 2008–09 season with 13 wins, 10 draws and 15 losses after winning a game on appeal against Enugu Rangers , avoiding the drop by one point. In August 2009, the Benue State government announced the club will be leased to private ownership, ending direct support from the State, but that never materialised. Lobi finished 3rd in Glo premier league in 2012. They also reached the Federation Cup final that season but lost to Heartland F.C. of Owerri . As of 8 February 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. As of 8 November 2024 Benue State Benue State

1664-471: The Kwara State Sports Commission. The importance attached to sports led to the construction of a stadium, named— Kwara State Stadium Complex. The facilities available at the stadium complex are the mainbowl, indoor sports hall, hostel, recreational press center as well as an Olympic size swimming pool. The state is actively represented both in football and basketball. The state is the home to

1728-538: The Local Government Traditional Council as members. Benue State possesses a rich and diverse cultural heritage which finds expression in colourful cloths, exotic masquerades, supplicated music and dances. Traditional dances from Benue State have won acclaim at national and international cultural festivals. The most popular of these dances include Ingyough , Ange , Anchanakupa , Swange and Ogirinya among others. The socio-religious festivals of

1792-723: The Makurdi Club, Railway Club, Police Club and Air Force Club, where, apart from the sale of drinks and snacks, various types of games are played. There is a standard Arts Theatre, a modern Sports Complex which includes the Aper Aku Stadium , which has provisions for such games as tennis, basketball, volleyball and handball, an indoor sports hall and Olympic size swimming pool in Makurdi. Smaller stadia exist in Gboko (J. S. Tarka Stadium), Katsina-Ala , Adikpo , Vandeikya and Otukpo . The BCC Lawn Tennis tournament attracts players from all over

1856-756: The Tertiary and possibly the Interglacial periods of the Quaternary glaciation , the Benue and Niger Valleys, otherwise known as the Niger/Benue trough, were transgressed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean . As a result, marine sediments form the dominant surface geology of much of Benue State. Benue State is blessed with abundant mineral resources. These resources are distributed in the Local Government Areas of

1920-608: The Tiv, the Tiv Day, marriage ceremonies and dance competitions (e.g. Swange dance) are often very colourful. Kwagh-Hir is a very entertaining Tiv puppet show. Social life in Benue State is also enriched by the availability of diverse recreational facilities. Apart from parks, beaches, dancing and masquerades mentioned above, the big hotels in Makurdi , Gboko and Otukpo are equipped with several indoor sporting facilities. There are golf clubs,

1984-601: The Wadata neighborhood and North bank neighborhood. Senatorial Zone C has; The Idoma in 7 local governments The Igede in 2 local governments and few other communities in other local governments. The Orring have a few communities, The Igbo have a few communities at the bothering local governments with Enugu state state, The Akweya have a few communities too. The state is populated by several ethnic groups: Tiv , Idoma , Igede , Etulo , Ufia Orring , Abakpa, Jukun , Igbo , Akweya , hausa and Nyifon . Most of

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2048-431: The absence of capital funds, basic infrastructure and the frequent political changes. The location of Benue State in the centre of the country plus the presence of bridges on two large rivers, the Benue River and Katsina-Ala River , make the state a major cross-roads centre. The present government has shown commitment to the construction of roads within the state capital Makurdi and other major roads leading in and out of

2112-606: The country. Benue State has three teams in the professional soccer ranks, Lobi Stars F.C. in Division One, BCC Lions FC in Division Two, Mark mentors as the basketball premier league team. Languages of Benue State listed by LGA: Other languages spoken in the State include Korring Etulo , Nyifon , Basa , Jukun (including Wannu ), and Utugwang Irungene Afrike . Igbo is also spoken in border areas. The Roman Catholic Church has 2,354,410 followers in four suffragans of

2176-624: The creation of Benue State in 1976. Benue towns can be categorised into three groups. The first group consists of those with a population of 80,000 to 500,000 people. These include Makurdi , the State Capital, Gboko and Otukpo the "headquarters" of the two dominant ethnic groups (125,944 and 88,958 people respectively). The second group comprises towns with a population of between 20,000 and 50,000 people and includes Katsina-Ala , Zaki-Biam , Vandeikya and Adikpo . These are all local government headquarters. The third category comprises towns with

2240-620: The grassroots level are also recognised. To enhance their contribution to the affairs of the state, government has established a three-tier traditional council system made up of Local Government Area Traditional Councils, Area Traditional Councils and the State Council of Chiefs with the Tor Tiv (Tiv King) as chairman. The two Area Councils are the Tiv Traditional Council and the Idoma Traditional Council. The former has

2304-695: The highest and most spectacular waterfalls in West Africa. 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. A huge natural reserve also divides the state into East and West. Ero Omola waterfall is also a tourist attraction Located at an elevation of 286.86 meters (941.14 feet) above sea level, Kwara has

2368-481: The last remaining West African lions on Earth. In the far southwest, a small part of the Old Oyo National Park contains crowned eagle , martial eagle , African buffalo , oribi , and patas monkey populations. Kwara State has been inhabited for years by various ethnic groups, primarily the majority Yoruba people that live throughout the state, but there are sizeable minorities of Nupe people in

2432-462: The lower river Benue trough in the middle belt region of Nigeria. Its geographic coordinates are longitude 7° 47' and 10° 0' East. Latitude 6° 25' and 8° 8' North; and shares boundaries with five other states namely: Nasarawa State to the north for 231 km (partly across the Benue River), Taraba State to the east for 235 km, Cross-River State to the south for 96 km, Enugu State to

2496-636: The mid-1800s, the Fulani jihad annexed some part of what is now the state of Kwara and placed the area under the Gwandu sphere of the Sokoto Caliphate . In the 1890s and 1900s, British expeditions occupied the area and incorporated it into the Northern Nigeria Protectorate . The Northern Nigeria later merged into British Nigeria in 1914, before becoming independent as Nigeria in 1960. Originally,

2560-537: The modern-day Kwara state was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967, when the region was split and the area became the West Central State . In 1976, the state was renamed Kwara State and the name remained until the 1990s when its southeast was split off to form a part of Kogi state and its far northwest Borgu division was annexed into the Borgu division of Niger state . Economically, Kwara state

2624-775: The name Ber-nor was corrupted to BENUE by colonial masters, the river is the second largest river in Nigeria after the River Niger . The state borders Nasarawa State to the North; Taraba State to the East; Kogi State to the West; Enugu State to the South-West; Ebonyi and Cross-Rivers State to the South; and has an international border with Cameroon to the South-East . It is inhabited predominantly by

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2688-512: The new Kogi state , while a sixth, Borgu Local Government Area , was merged with Niger state . The major populated local governments are Ilorin and Offa . Kwara state has numerous mineral resources such as tourmaline , tantalite , and many mineral deposits in the northern part. Cocoa and Kolanut in the Southern parts Oke - Ero , Ekiti and Isin LGA . As of 2006, the population of Kwarans

2752-623: The northeast, Bariba (Baatonu) and Busa (Bokobaru) people in the west, and a small Fulani population in Ilorin , moving through the state as nomadic herders . In the pre-colonial period, the majority of the area that is now Kwara state was part of the Oyo Empire , with part of the western portions in the Borgu Kingdoms peopled by the Bariba, Boko and Bissa people, and Nupe Kingdom (1531–1835). In

2816-412: The oldest towns in the state and are growing at a much faster rate than the smaller younger towns. Makurdi doubles as the capital of the state and the headquarters of Makurdi LGA, while Gboko , Otukpo and Oju double as the local government and ethnic headquarters (i.e. for Tiv , Idoma , and Igede). All the roads in the state radiate from these three centres. As an administrative unit, Benue State

2880-553: The people, colourful dances, dresses and songs are also of tourist value. The Alekwu ancestral festival of the Idoma people, for instance, is an occasion when the local people believe their ancestors re-established contact with the living in the form of masquerades. The Igede Agba is a Yam Festival, marked every year in September by the Igede people of Oju and Obi local government areas. Among

2944-628: The range of 100-200mm. The dry season begins in November and ends in March. Temperatures fluctuate between 21 – 37 degrees Celsius in the year. The south-eastern part of the state adjoining the Obudu-Cameroun mountain range, however, has a cooler climate similar to that of Plateau State . Much of Benue State falls within the Benue Valley/trough which is believed to be structurally developed. During

3008-624: The region and the first encounter with Christianity by the Tiv people Agriculture forms the backbone of the Benue State economy, engaging more than 70 per cent of the working population. This has made Benue the major source of food production in the Nation. Experts say that it can still be developed because most of the modern techniques are not yet popular to majority of Nigerian farmers. Mechanization and plantation agriculture/agro-forestry are still at its infancy. Farm inputs such as fertilizers, improved seed, insecticides and other foreign methods are being increasingly used. However, cost and availability

3072-519: The rest of the states. Important geographic features of the state include rivers, with the Niger flowing along the northern border into Lake Jebba , before continuing as the border, while the Awun, Asa, Aluko, and Oyun rivers flow through the interior. In the far northwest of the State is the Borgu section of the Kainji National Park , a large national park that contains populations of grey heron , kob , hippopotamus , African bush elephant , olive baboon , and roan antelope , along with some of

3136-434: The rural areas are largely used for farming, relying on the urban centres for most of their urban needs. Benue State has no problem of capital city primacy. Rather, three towns stand out very clearly as important urban centres which together account for more than 70 per cent of the social amenities provided in the state and almost all the industrial establishments. These centres are Makurdi , Gboko and Otukpo . They are among

3200-429: The south-west for 84 km, and Kogi State to the west for 153 km. The state also shares a common boundary for 22 km with the Nord-Ouest Province , claimed by both Ambazonia and the Republic of Cameroon on the south-east. Benue occupies a landmass of 34,059 square kilometres. Benue state has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate . The city's yearly temperature is 29.38 °C (84.88 °F) and it

3264-529: The southern parts of the state is characterised by forests, which yield trees for timber and provide a suitable habitat for rare animals types and species. The state thus possesses potential for the development of viable forest and wildlife reserves. The land is generally low lying (averaging 100m-250m) and gently undulating with occasional inselbergs , Knoll , Laterite etc. It is only at the boundary area with Cameroon , also Kwande and Oju Local Government Areas that hilly terrain with appreciable local relief

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3328-565: The star government: Kwara State College of Education Ilorin , College of Education Oro, Kwara State College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi, and one federal government's institution offering NCE, the Nigeria Army School of Education. There is also a Navy school, Nigerian Navy School of Health Science, Irra Road, Offa, and an aviation college, International Aviation College, Ilorin . Kwara State has many hospitals and medical health cares; these include: Important tourist attractions in Kwara state include Esie Museum , Owu waterfalls , one of

3392-403: The state are Petroleum, Gold , limestone , marble , feldspar , clay , kaolin , quartz and granite rocks , and laterite found majorly in omuaran. The government of Nigeria is increasingly aware of problems emanating from poor environmental sanitation, and Kwara state is working on improving its environment and sanitation. On 22 September 2020, the Kwara state governor officially commenced

3456-600: The state. Of these mineral resources, only Limestone at Tse-Kucha, Gboko and Kaolinite at Otukpo are being commercially exploited. Other mineral deposits include Baryte , Gypsum , Feldspar , Wolframite , Kaolinite , mineral salts and Gemstone etc. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy of Benue State, engaging over 75% of the state's workforce. Prominent crops include Yam , Rice, Beans , Cassava , Sweet potato , Maize, Soybean , Sorghum , Millet , Sesame , Cocoyam etc. The state also accounts for over 70% of Nigeria's Soybean production. The vegetation of

3520-432: The state. The roads are in an excellent condition. Two Federal Highways connect the Eastern States to the North and Northeast. Other major roads include: Kwara State Kwara State ( Yoruba : Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà ) is a state in Western Nigeria , bordered to the east by Kogi State , to the north by Niger State , and to the south by Ekiti , Osun , and Oyo states, while its western border makes up part of

3584-567: The state: 75% are farmers, 10% traders, 6% civil servants, 9% private. Benue State has the capacity to support a wide range of industries using local agricultural and mineral resources although potentials are yet to be exploited. Private initiatives in commerce and industry, particularly by indigenes, is as also on a small scale and is limited to carpentry, shoe repairs and manufacturing, small scale rice mills, leather and plastic industries, weaving, printing, catering, block making, food processing, etc. Industry and commerce have been greatly retarded by

3648-413: The streams are seasonal. Hence, there is an acute water shortage in the dry season in Local Government Areas such as Guma , Okpokwu , Ogbadibo , Gwer West ( Naka, Nigeria ) and Oju . This river system has great potential for a viable fishing industry, dry season farming through irrigation and for an inland water highway. Benue is divided into 3 senatorial districts and 23 local government areas 14 for

3712-406: The top four teams squaring up in a knockout Super League at the National Stadium, Surulere . Lobi Stars won the maiden edition of the Nigerian Super League under coach Godwin Koko Uwua's management. Lobi Stars won its first and only FA Cup title in 2003 after beating Sharks FC of Port-Harcourt . In 2005 they reached the finals of the domestic FA Cup where they lost to Enyimba . They finished

3776-461: The total population while females constitute 50.2 per cent. Benue State region was depleted of its human population during the slave trade . It is largely rural, with scattered settlements mainly in tiny compounds or homesteads, whose population range from 630 people, most of whom are farmers. Urbanization in Benue State did not predate the colonial era. The few towns established during colonial rule remained very small (less than 30,000 people) up to

3840-422: The whole year as an average taken from last 12+ years of historical data for Ilorin. According to reports, a boat capsized and broke in two on 12 June 2023, in the Niger River close to Pategi, in Kwara State, Nigeria. The guests on the boat were originally arriving on motorcycles, but the intense rain left them stranded. It was confirmed that at least 108 people have died and many are absent. On 25 October 2023,

3904-671: Was 2.37 million, based on the Nigerian 2006 Census . This population size constitutes about 1.69% of the nation's total population having relied upon immigration for population growth and socioeconomic development . The principal ethnic groups are Yoruba, Nupe, Fulani, and Baruba. The population estimate of Kwara State, as at July 2024, is put at 3,390,330. Residents of the state are referred to as Kwarans. Languages of Kwara State listed by LGA: Other languages spoken in Kwara State include Busa , Boko , and Sorko . Kwara State consists of sixteen Local Government Areas . They are: Like every other state in Nigeria, Kwara State has had

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3968-454: Was carved out of the protectorate of northern Nigeria at the beginning of the twentieth century. The territory was initially known as Munshi Province until 1918 when the name of its dominant geographical feature, the Benue River was adopted. Benue State is named after the Benue River and was formed from the former Benue-Plateau State in 1976, along with Igala and some part of Kwara State . In 1991, some areas of Benue state (mostly

4032-410: Was created on 27 May 1967, when the Federal Military Government of General Yakubu Gowon broke the four regions that then constituted the Federation of Nigeria into 12 states. At its creation, the state was made up of the former Ilorin and Kabba provinces of the then Northern Region and was initially named the West Central State but later changed to "Kwara", a local name for the River Niger , in

4096-447: Was first created on 3 February 1976. It was one of the seven states created by the military administration headed by General Murtala Mohammed , which increased the number of states in the country from 13 to 19. In 1991, its boundaries were re-adjusted with the creation of Kogi State . The new Benue State of today has twenty-three (23) local government areas, which are administered by local government councils. Benue State lies within

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