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Full List of Towns and Villages in Ekiti State

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Established in 19, Ekiti state is a fast growing part of Nigeria. Of many notable things in the land, it is unique for its towns and villages which are closely knitted together

Here is a complete list of 171 towns and villages that make up Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Ifaki-Ekiti
Ilukuno-Ekiti
Aaye-Ekiti
Asole-Ekiti
lgbole-Ekiti
Aaye-Oja Ekiti
Awo-Ekiti
Igbonna-Ekiti
Bolorunduro Ekiti
Igede-Ekiti
Afao-EKiti
Eda-Ekiti
13. Igirigiri-Ekiti
14. Afolu Ekiti
15. Eda-Oniyo Ekiti
16. lgogo-Ekiti
17. Agbado-Ekiti
18. Ibuji-Ekiti
19. Efon-Alaaye
20. ljan-Ekiti
21. Aisegba-Ekiti
22. Egbe-Ekiti
23. ljelu-Ekiti
24. Aiyebode Ekiti
25. Emure-Ekiti
26. ljero-Ekiti
27. Aiyede-Ekiti
28. Epe-Ekiti
29. ljesa-Modu Ekiti
30. Aiyedun-Odo Ekiti
31. Eporo-Ekiti
32. ljesa-lsu-Ekiti
33. Aiyedun-Oke Ekiti
34. Erijiyan-Ekiti
35. ljesa-lye-Ekiti
36. Aiyegbaju Ekiti
37. Erinmope Ekiti
38. ljurin-Ekiti
39. Aiyegunle Ekiti
40. Erio-Ekiti
41. lka-Ekiti
42. Aiyetoro-Ekiti
43. Esinmu-Ekiti
44. Ikere-Ekiti
45. Ajaye-Ekiti
46. Esun-Ekiti
47. Ikogosi-Ekiti
48. Ajebandele Ekiti
49. Esure-Ekiti
50. Ikole-Ekiti
51. Alafe-Ekiti
52. Ewu-Ekiti
53. lkoro-Ekiti
54. Ara-ljero-Ekiti
55. Eyio-Ekiti
56. lkosu -Ekiti
57. Ara-lkole Ekiti
58. ldo-Ekiti
59. lkota-Ekiti
60. Aramoko Ekiti
61. ldo-lle Ekiti
62. lkoyi-Ekiti
63. Araromi-lyin Ekiti
64. Ado-Ekiti
65. lkun-Ekiti
66. Araromi-Oke Ekiti
67. lfishin-Ekiti
68. lkunri-Ekiti
69. Araromi-Ekiti
70. lgbara-Odo Ekiti
71. llafon-Ekiti
72. Araromi-ljero Ekiti
73. lgbeja-Ekiti
74. *llasa-Ekiti*
75. Araromi-Obo Ekiti
76. lgbemo-Ekiti
77. Ilawe-Ekiti
78. Are-Ekiti
79. lgbo-Aso Ekiti
80. Ilemoso-Ekiti
81. Asin-Ekiti
82. Igbogun-Ekiti
83. Ileona-Ekiti
84. Ilepu-Ekiti
85. Isan-Ekiti
86. Okemesi Ekiti
87. Ilero-Ekiti
88. Isaba-Ekiti
89. Oke-Ora Ekiti
90. Ilogbo-Ekiti
91. Isaoye-Ekiti
92. Oke-Oro-Ekiti
93. Ilogun-Ekiti
94. Ise-Ekiti
95. Oloje-Ekiti
96. Iloro-Ekiti
97. Isinbode Ekiti
98. Omuo-Ekiti
Iludun-Ekiti
Itaji-Ekiti
Ootunja Ekiti
Itapa-Ekiti
Ora-Ekiti
Iluomoba Ekiti
Itapaji-Ekiti
Oran Igbemo Ekiti
Ilupeju-Ekiti
Itawure Ekiti
Orin-Odo Ekiti
llure-Ekiti
Iworoko Ekiti
Orin-Ekiti
Imesi-Ekiti
Iye-Ekiti
Orun-Ekiti
Imojo-Ekiti
lyemero Ekiti
Osain-Ekiti
lpao-Ekiti
Iyin-Ekiti
Osi-Ekiti
Ipere-Ekiti
Ode-Ekiti
124. Osin-Ikole Ekiti
125. Ipole-Iloro Ekiti
126. Odo-Oro Ekiti
127. Osun-Ekiti
Iporo-Ekiti
Odo-Ekiti
Otun-Ekiti
Ipoti-Ekiti
Odofin-Ekiti
Owode Ekiti
Irare Ekiti
Odo-Ora Ekiti
Owosi-Ekiti
Ire-Ekiti
138. Odo-Owa Ekiti
139. Oye-Ekiti
140. Irele-Ekiti
141. Ogbese Ekiti
142. Temidire Ekiti
143. lro-Ekiti
Ogbese-lse Ekiti
Temidire Ikole Ekiti
Iro-Aiyeteju Ekiti
Ogotun Ekiti
Usi-Ekiti
Iroko-Ekiti
Oke-Ako Ekiti
Usin-Ekiti
152. lropora-Ekiti
153. Oke-Ijebu Ekiti
154. Ejiyan Ekiti
155. Osun-EKITI,
156. Osan-EKITI,
157. Ifinsin-Ekiti,
158. Awo Ekiti,
159. Erio-Ekiti
160. Obada-Ekiti.
161. Ikosu Ekiti
Iloka Ekiti
Ijebu Agege Ekiti
Asin Ekiti
Omuo Oke Ekiti
Kota Ekiti
Ile Ona Ekiti
Omu Ekiti
Ijelu Ekiti
Ilejemeje Ekiti
kogosi Ekiti

For a State that was coined out of Ondo State, Ekiti has a considerable number of thriving villages, towns and cities spread across the length and breath of the state.

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Conclusion

Ekiti State is blessed

Biography of Udaya Chidiebere Awesome (Deacon Famous)

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Udaya Chidiebere Awesome, who is popularly known as Deacon Famous, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, skit maker and digital content creator.

Growing up

Deacon Famous is happily married to his heartthrob

Movies by Deacon Famous

A talented actor, Deacon Famous has

Ogene

Udaya Deacon Famous is active on Social media. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Biography of Meg Otanwa

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Born February 14th, Meg Otanwa is a Nigerian actress and former banker who was until the start of her acting career worked at the African Development Bank

Otanwa hails from the Idoma speaking area of Benue State, Nigeria, growing up partly in Lagos. She comes from a polyglot family and speaks about five languages including English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, her mother tongue Idoma and some Spanish. She is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria[1] where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in English language, then proceeded to obtain a master’s degree in Human Resources Management at TIME University, Tunis, Tunisia and afterwards, for a Master of Business Administration degree at Jean Moulin University, Lyon, France.[3]

Meg Otanwa's Career

After working at the African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia, Meg Otanwa resigned and picked up a career in acting, making her Nollywood debut in 2011. She featured in the dance drama film by Emem Isong, Ill titled, Take My Chance. In 2014, she was starred in Kunle Afolayan's film, October 1st; in Bodunrin Sasore's drama series, Before 30, starring as "Aisha"; and in Charles Novia's film, Atlanta.

She was starred in the 2016 Africa Magic's debut telenovela, Nollywood's Hush, as "Koko Ogunbiade". Also featured are Richard Mofe Damijo, Thelma Okoduwa and Rotimi Adelegan.

She got nominated at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for the Best Actress in a Drama category and the AMVCA recognition award for MNET original series, which she won, for her role in the thriller telenovela, Hush.[7][8][9] The actress was also present at the red carpet of the 2018 event.

In the 2018 Tosin Igho film titled, The Eve, she was starred as "Alero", acting alongside actors and actresses like Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allhabura, John Okafor and others.

In the 2020 film, For Maria Ebun Pataki, directed by Damilola Orimogunje, she was starred as "Derin".

Read: Biography of Brain Jotter

She was featured as "Angela" in Dimeji Ajibola's sci-fi thriller, Ratnik, which was released on December 1, 2020 also featuring Osas Ighodaro, Karibi Fubara, Paul Utomi and others.
Filmatography

Year Film Role Notes Ref.

2021 Loving Rona
2020 Ratnik
For Maria Ebun Pataki
2018 Payday
The Eve
Knockout Blessing
2016 - 2017 Hush
2015–present Before 30
2015 Road to Yesterday
Doll House
2014 October 1
Kpians: The Feast of Souls
Ojuju
2011 I'll Take My Chances
Accolades

Meg Otanwa's Awards and Nominations

As a sterling actress, Meg Otanwa here is a full list of nominations and awards she has won in the course of her acting career.

Won the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actress in a Drama
Nominated as Best Actress in A Drama, "For Maria Ebun Pataki" in the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA)

Meg Otanwa is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

Biography of Phoebe Odekina Esohe Ejura (JustKingPhoebe)

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Phoebe Odekina Esohe Ejura, popularly known as JustKingPhoebe

Phoebe Odekina is an economist and entrepreneur . She isi the founder and CEO of Just King Phoebe Kitchen (@jkp_kitchen)

Phoebe Odekina (JustKingPhoebe) is active on social media. You can connect with her via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. You can also subscribe to her official YouTube Channel here

How to Login to University of Ibadan (UI) Student School Portal

Nelson Ayomítúndé Vincent March 30, 2026 No comments

The University of Ibadan, UI has opened its portal for both fresh and returning Students for 2023/2024 sessions, this article will guide all Students; full-time and distance learning on how to login to the portal via - www.ui.edu.ng and portal.ui.edu.ng/

Table of contents:

UI Portal
How to login to UI Students Portal
UI distance Learning Centre (UI DLC)

To further assist Students on the login processes, this article comes with diagram illustrations and embedded Video manual guide.

UI Student Portal | How to Login – portal.ui.edu.ng:

The University of Ibadan (UI) student portal for 2023/2024 session is now open and accessible for all Students; fresh and returning students should visit www.ui.edu.ng or portal.ui.edu.ng as shown on the diagram below:

How to login to UI Student Portal - www.ui.edu.ng |University of Ibadan School Portal

Photo: Front page of University of Ibadan, UI School Portal | Image credit: UI portal

What is UI School Portal?

These are the five (5) basic features on the UI School Portal:

Result of Checking
Cutoff Marks for Departments
Admission List
Students' Portal
Latest UI Updates.

The UI Student Portal can be opened and accessed anywhere in the world with your mobile phone or PC Computer. All you have to do is to visit www.ui.edu.ng and login with your details.

To login to UI Student Portal, you need to have an active email address, a strong password of at least Seven letters and good internet connection. See how to login to UI Student Portal as indicated below.

How to Login to UI Student Portal – portal.ui.edu.ng

These are the only four (4) steps to login to UI Student Portal as shown below:

Visit: portal.ui.edu.ng
Enter your Matric Number/ Username
Enter your Password used during registration.
Finally, click on Log in to access UI Student Portal.

How to Login to UI distance Learning Student (dlc) Portal – https://dlcportal.ui.edu.ng/login

The UI distance learning Student Portal can be logged in through the following Four (4) steps below:

Visit - dlcportal.ui.edu.ng/login
Enter your Matric Number/ Username
Enter your Password used during registration.
Finally, click on Log in to access UI Student Portal.

I'm sure you have learnt the perfect method as this article just showed you. Watch the Manual guide video to show you a more simplified way to login to UI Student Portal;

University of Ibadan | Mail Address

Oduduwa Road, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria.
+234 2 810 1100. +234 400 550 614.
+234 809 224 5372.
+234 809 810 3043.
www.ui.edu.ng

Disclaimer: All the information here are from the University of Ibadan official Portal, accessed via ui.edu.ng, hence; they are subject to changes as deemed necessary by the School. NELOC Media News will keep this page in tandem with UI School Portal.

Top 10 OAU Alumni Blazing the Trail in the Entertainment Industry

Joseph Oyeboade March 30, 2026 No comments

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned University located in Ile-Ife, Osun state. The University is known for its excellence and its ability to produce the best year in year out. Over the years, there have been notable individuals who have once been students of this prestigious school who are now leading the forefront in different sectors of the country.

Today, we shall be having a look at ten popular celebrities in the entertainment industry who have once passed through the learning walls of this great university.

1. Fireboy DML

A hot cake in the industry. Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, signed to YBNL Nation, a record label founded by Nigerian rapper, Olamide. He was born on the 5th of February, 1996. Fireboy came into the limelight through his popular song, "Jealous" which was released in 2018. He developed his interest in music from childhood as he was also part of the choir in the church which he grew up. Fireboy obtained his degree from Obafemi Awolowo University having studied English. He won the Most Promising Act of the Year at City People Music Awards in 2019. His album "Apollo" also won the Album of the Year and the Best Pop Album at the 2020 Headies. His recent hit song "Peru" also got nominated for Outstanding International Song at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards.

2. Bukunmi Oluwashina

Bukunmi Oluwashina is a fast-rising Nigerian actress, movie producer, singer, musician, playwright and model. She is a Native of Oke Imesi, Ekiti State. She also graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, where she studied Theatre Arts. She also revealed in one of her interviews of how she had to combine acting with her career while in school. Her debut movie, "Ayomi" was produced during her final year in school. Bukunmi is a versatile and multi talented figure widely known in Nigeria. She came into the limelight right after the production of the mind-blowing movie titled Ayomi. She has won many awards and has got a number if nominations, including the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards in the Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) category, the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON Awards), MAYA Awards and ACI Awards.

3. Aderounmu Adejumoke

Adejumoke Aderounmu is a Nigerian actress, born in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Adejumoke gained prominence through the role she played in the popular Nollywood TV series, Jenifa’s Diary as Esther. She also acted in the start studded Nollywood’s Box Office hit movie, Alakada 2 as Jummy Adams. She had her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations at OAU. She was also certified in Film making and acting by La CineFarique in Lyon, France in 2017.

4. Woli Arole

Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, is not only a comedian but also an actor and a movie producer. Woli Arole is a psychology graduate of OAU. He also obtained a degree in filmmaking in 2020 from the Met Film School in the UK. He has featured in star studded movies like "The call" and "Alakada Reloaded". He also appeared in "Higi Haga" and the series, "Skinny Girl in Transit".

5. Foluke Daramola

Foluke Daramola Salako is a Nigerian actress, movie director and producer born on February 15, 1978. Foluke was born to a family from Ekiti State. She obtained a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University. Foluke joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1998 with her debut in the TV series, "Palace". She is well known for her roles in movies such as: Above love, Durodola, Iyawo Mi, Fallen Angel, Official Romance and so on. Her marriage to Kayode Salako in 2013 is blessed with two children. Daramola was nominated for Best Supporting actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2013. You can read her full biography here.

6. Clarion Chukwura

Chief Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwura, with the stage name, Clarion Chukwura was born on the 24th of July, 1964. She is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. She began her acting career in 1980 but became popular when she featured in a soap opera titled "Mirror in the Sun". She studied Acting and Speech at the Department of Arts in Obafemi Awolowo University. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress Category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso. She is also the mother of the popular music video director, Clarence Peters. You can read her full biography by clicking here.

7. Blaqbonez

Emeka Akumefele, known by the stage name Blaqbonez, is a rapper signed to 100 crowns. He is a Computer Engineering graduate of OAU and is gradually dominating the rap world in the Nigerian music Industry. He was described by the New York Times as one of the new guards of Nigerian music. His controversial hit song, "Best Rapper in Africa (BRIA) put him in the limelight. Blaqbonez has received several nominations for talent in music, including the Headies Award for Best Rap Single and the City Peoples Music Award for Rap/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year. Blaqbonez’ name was included in Guardian Newspaper’s list of “top 10 artistes to watch out for in 2019”. He was also tagged alongside Teni as one of the Nigerian fine acts to watch out for by the New York Times.

8. MC Lively

Michael Sani Amanesi, popularly known as MC Lively is a famous comedian known for his rib-cracking skits and stand up comedy. MC Lively bagged a degree in Law from the Obafemi Awolowo University. His skit "Agidi" brought him fame in 2015. He has also featured in several movies, including "Fate of Alakada" and "Seven and a half date". He has also hosted several events. He won the City People Music Awards for Comedy Act of the Year in 2019.

9. Chinko Ekun

Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel, known professionally as Chinko Ekun, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. Chinko Ekun was born on September 13, 1993 into a family of three, where he is the second child. He is a native of Ikare, Ondo State. He graduated with a degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University. Chinko Ekun started developing passion for music at the age of seven and then picked interest in commercial and rap music during his first year in the university. His name "Chinko Ekun" was coined from two words, "Chinko", because he was told he looked like a Chinese during his time in the university and "Ekun", because it was his first official track. His song "Able God" won the Street Song of the Year at the City People Music in 2019 and he also won the the Best Street Hop Artiste at the Headies in 2019.

10. Femi Branch

David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya, known as Femi Branch is a Nigerian actor, director and producer. He was born on the 14th of May, 1970 in Sagamu, Ogun State. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1991 till present. He got admitted into Obafemi Awolowo University to study Religious Studies but later switched departments and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts. He began his career at OAU in 1991, the same year he featured in a Yoruba stage play titled Eniyan. His first appearance on television was in 2003 in an MTN group television commercial, titled "Dance with me". Femi Branch has appeared in over a hundred Nigerian films since then, with some of them being the ones produced and directed by him. He was nominated for the Best Actor in a Lead role-English at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2018.

Read also: See Full List of Towns and Villages in Ekiti State

Do you think we missed out any top Alumni from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) who is blazing the trail in the entertainment industry? Please share with us in the comments.

Biography of Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi (Isbae U)

Nelson Ayomítúndé Vincent March 30, 2026 No comments

Born on 5th April, 1995, Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi, popularly known as Isbae U, is a Nigerian comedian, YouTuber, actor, and social media personality.

Isbae U is well-known for his funny short sketches in which he plays comic characters. He was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Growing up in a working-class household, Isbae U’s father, Kamal Adebayo, is a veteran Nigerian actor, who more likely influenced his career choice.

He had his education at Igbogbi College Secondary School, Yaba Lagos and bagged a National Diploma from Yaba College of Technology. He kicked off his career in the entertainment industry in 2017 with his skits and comic videos.

He came into the limelight in 2019 after he was featured in Mr. Macaroni’s comedy video.

Having featured and acted along with other Nigerian short skit makers, and comedians, Isbae U has had the opportunity to feature a couple of Nigerian musicians in his comic videos.

Isbae U has worked with other popular comedy acts well known in the internet space such as Craze Clown, Sydney Talker, MC Lively, Broda Shaggi, Aunty Shaggi, Kemz Mama, De General, Nasty Blaq. He has also featured the popular Nigerian musician and singer Peruzzi in his comic video.

Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi (Isbae U, Bae U Barbie)

He was born in Nigeria on April 5, 1996.He finished primary school in Lapanson. Studied at Igbobi College Yaba.[6] Adebayo was born in South West Nigeria and grew up in Ebute Meta, Yaba. His late father, Kamal Adebayo is an experienced Nigerian actor.

Read: Biography of Nana Otedola

In 2019, he appeared as a driver in Mr. Macaroni's funny video. Then he started bae_u Barbie and a series of catapult thieves.

With a huge number of followers on the internet, Isbae U is quite famous. You can connect with him via his official handles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as with a handful of followers. You can also check out his official YouTube Channel here

Biography of Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi (Is BaeU)

Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi popularly known as Isbae U is a Nigerian comedic skit maker, comedian, actor, musician, entertainer as an online content creator and social media influencer. He is the son of Kamal Adebayo, a veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and director. He was born on 5th April, 1995 in southwestern part of Nigeria, Lagos Nigeria. He is originally from the South western part of Nigeria and parents from the Yoruba tribe precisely. He is an Islamic Religion believer. He had his primary education Igbobi college of education and later went to Queens College for secondary school level. Then he went ahead to study in Yaba College of Technology as a part-time student, where he obtained a diploma in Mass Communication.

During his study days in Yaba Colege of Technology, he got nominated during his third semester on the campus as the Most Creative Student and thereafter he got his first ever award as the most creative on campus. This was his first achievement as he stepped into the limelight of entertainment. Isbae U started his career with acting before he delved into comedy skits and began directing short funny skits. His YouTube channel, created in August 2018, has grown thousands of subscribers so far. He shares lots of funny content on the platform. Isbae U has a single track known as Aye, featuring Sounds and Chinko Ekun. He rose to fame in 2019 after being featured on Mr. Macaronis comedy videos.

Isbae U has worked with other well-known acts in the entertainment industry which include the likes of Craze Clown, Sydney Talker, MC Lively, Broda Shaggi, Nasty Blaq, Pankeeroy and so on. He is present and active on multiple social media platforms. So far, he become so fast and arising promising entertainer with lots of followers on his verified Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook accounts. He has multiple sources of income that contribute to his net worth.