2023 Nigerian Senate Elections In Oyo State
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Oyo State was held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Oyo State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections coincided with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022. Background In the previous Senate elections, only one of the three incumbent senators were returned as Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-North) was returned while Monsurat Sunmonu (ADC-Central) and Soji Akanbi (ADC-South) were unseated in the general election. Teslim Folarin (PDP) defeated Sunmonu with 33% of the vote while PDP challenger Mohammed Kola Balogun unseated Akanbi with 38%; in the North seat, Buhari was re-elected with 37%. These results were a part of the continuation of the state's competitiveness as the APC won most House of Representatives s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Senate Of Nigeria
The Senate is the upper chamber of Nigeria's bicameral legislature, the National Assembly of Nigeria. The National Assembly (popularly referred to as NASS) is the nation's highest legislature, whose power is to make laws, is summarized in chapter one, section four of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. It consists of 109 senators: the 36 states are each divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator using the first-past-the-post electoral system; the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator also using first-past-the-post. The President of the Senate is the presiding officer of the Senate, whose chief function is to guide and regulate the proceedings in the Senate. The Senate President is third in the Nigerian presidential line of succession. He is assisted by the Deputy President of the Senate. The current Senate President is Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan and the current Deputy Senate President is Ovie Omo-Agege, both members of the APC. The Senate President ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bisi Ilaka
Bisi may refer to: Given name * Bifus or Bisi (f. 670), English bishop * Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi (born 1963), British-Nigerian activist and author * Bisi Afolabi (born 1975), female track and field athlete from Nigeria * Bisi Akande (1939, ??), governor of Osun State * Bisi Alimi (born 1975), Nigerian activist * Bisi Ezerioha (born 1972), American racing driver and engineer * Bisi Komolafe (1986–2012), Nigerian actress, film director and producer * Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi (1953-2015), Nigeria activist and Director of the Women Consortium of Nigeria * Bisi Onabanjo (1927-1990), governor of Ogun State in Nigeria * Bisi Onasanya (born 1961), Nigerian banker * Bisi Silva, Nigerian art curator Surname * Adriana Bisi Fabbri (1881-1918), Italian painter * Anna Maria Bisi (1938–1988), Italian archaeologist and academic * Fra Bonaventura Bisi (1601-1659), Italian painter * Cumali Bişi (born 1993), Turkish professional footballer * Emilio Bisi (1850–1920), Italian sculptor * Er ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Surulere, Oyo State
Surulere is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Iresa-Adu. It has an area of 23 km and a population of 142,070 at the 2006 census. Some of the towns in the local government are Oko-Irese, Iresa-Adu, Igbon and Iresa-Apa. Each of these towns have their own traditional leader with a given royal titles. Royal title for some of the local government towns named above are: # Oranmiyan of Okoland # Olugbon of Igbon # Aresa (dudu) of Iresa-Adu and # Aresa (pupa) of Iresa-Apa The main economic activities of the residents of the towns that make up Surulere local government is farming. And the main produce from there farming activity are: # Calving of Calabash Onirese # Yam # Cocoa # Palm oil # Maize # Tobacco The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oyo West
Oyo West is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ojongbodu. It has an area of 526 km and a population of 136,236 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 211. In the lowest levels, Oyo West Local Government is made up of legislative councils that are responsible for the social and economic development of the towns and villages within its authority, consisting of the Executive Chairman, Councilors, and other political subordinates. Oyo west LGA comprises several towns, districts, and villages including Iseeke titun, Jaremily, Cele, Oke oroki, Owode, Ogbomoso road, Iya Ibaji, and Pakoyi. Oyo West LGA has a thriving commercial sector, with multiple marketplaces, such as t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oyo East
Anọ foto Oyo East is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kosobo. It has an area of 144 km and a population of 123,846 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 211. References Local Government Areas in Oyo State {{OyoNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ona Ara
Abọ foto Ona Ara is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akanran. It has an area of 290 km and a population of 265,059 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 200. References Local Government Areas in Oyo State {{OyoNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oluyole, Nigeria
Oluyole is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Idi Ayunre. It has an area of 629 km and a population of 202,725 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 200. It shares boundaries with four Local Governments, viz.: Ibadan South West, Ibadan South East, Ona Ara Local Government and Ido Local Government – all within Ibadan metropolis. It also shares boundaries with Ogun State through Obafemi Owode, Odeda and Ijebu North Local Governments. References Local Government Areas in Oyo State Local Government Areas in Yorubaland {{OyoNG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ogo Oluwa
Ogo Oluwa is a Local Government Areas of Nigeria, Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ajaawa. It has an area of 369 km and a population of 65,184 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 210. Geography Ogo Oluwa LGA has an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a total area of 369 square kilometers. The LGA experiences two different seasons, referred to as the rainy and dry seasons, with an average humidity of 57%. Economy The majority of the population of Ogo Oluwa LGA makes their living from farming, and the region is well-known for producing a variety of commodities, including pineapple and soybeans. Ogo Oluwa LGA is a hub for trade, with a number of markets, including the Olorunda market, where a wide variety of goods are bought and sold. The residents of Ogo Oluwa LGA also engage in welding, hunting, and wood carving as significant economic pursuits. Locality Villages and towns under Ogo Oluwadamilol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lagelu, Oyo
Lagelu is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iyana Offa. It has an area of 338 km and a population of 147,957 at the 2006 census. Lagelu local government area is subdivided into 14 wards: Ajara/Opeodu, Apatere/Kuffi/Ogunbode/Ogo, Arulogun Ehin/Kelebe, Ejioku/Igbon/Ariku, Lagelu Market/Kajola/Gbena, Lagun, Lalupon I, Lalupon II, Lalupon III, Ofa-Igbo, Ogunjana/Olowode/Ogburo, Ogunremi/Ogunsina, Oyedeji/Olode/Kutayi, Sagbe/Pabiekun. The village called Eleruko also falls under this local government. The local government is governed by an elected chairman and 14 councillors, one elected from each ward. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... of the area is 200. References Local Government Areas in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Egbeda
Egbeda is a Local Government Area in 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 A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 200109 Demographics It has an area of 191 km and a population of 281,573 at the 2006 census. Government Egbeda local government area is subdivided into 11 wards: Erunmu, Ayede/Alugbo/Koloko, Owo Baale/Kasumu, Olodan/Ajiwogbo, Olodo/Kumapayi I, Olodo II, Olodo III, Osegere/Awaye, Egbeda, Olode/Alakia, and Olubadan Estate. The Local Government is headed by an elected chairman and 11 councillors elected from each ward. The current traditional ruler is the Elegbeda of Egbeda Oba Victor Sunday Olatunde Okunola who is also a memb ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Atiba
Atiba is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Offa Meta. It has an area of 1,757 km and a population of 168,246 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 203. Some of the areas under Atiba Local Government Local government is a generic term for the lowest tiers of public administration within a particular sovereign state. This particular usage of the word government refers specifically to a level of administration that is both geographically-lo ... includes Agunpopo, Aremo, Ashipa, Bashorun, Aaatan, Abolupe, Afonja, Agbaa, Agbaakin, Agbaka, Agbalowo-Asa, Agberinde, Ajalaruru, Ajegunle, Ajikobi, Akaparo, Akinku, Alaafin Palace, Alubata, Alusekere, Are-Eromasanyin, Asanminu, Ashamu, Ayetoro, Baago, Balogun Maje, Bangudu, Basorun, Boroboro, Ekesan, Eleke, Elerinle, Elewi, Gaa Bale Fulani, Gbangba Taylor, Gbanta, Ijawaya, Ikolaba, Ile-Ewe, Ilowagbade, Ilusinmi, Iyalamu, Jowo Ese, Keeto, Koloko, Koso, Lagbondoko Are ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Akinyele, Oyo State
Akinyele is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. It is one of the eleven local governments that make up Ibadan metropolis. Its headquarters are at Moniya. Akinyele local government area was created in 1976 and it shares boundaries with Afijio Local Government to the north, Lagelu Local Government Area to the east, Ido Local Government Area to the west and Ibadan North Local Government Area to the south. It occupies a land area of 464.892 square kilometers with a population density of 516 persons per square kilometer. Using 3.2% growth rate from 2006 census figures, the 2010 estimated population for the Local Government is 239,745. It was named after the late Olubadan Olubadan (Yoruba: ''Lord of Ibadan'') is the royal title of the king of Ibadanland in Nigeria. Ibadan was founded in the 16th century, but the present Yoruba people only took control around 1820. By 1850 they had established their unus ..., Isaac Babalola Akinyele. Akinyele local governme ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |