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  • 6 Peculiar Things About Ilorin People

    6 Peculiar Things About Ilorin People

    Ilorin is one of the best places to live in Nigeria. But there are a number of things that make their people peculiar. Here’s a short list of some of those things:

    1. They are very chill

    They don’t have that gra-gra Lagosians have an excess of. In Ilorin, if you do gra-gra, you’re suffering yourself. They’re so chill that they don’t rush to open shops in the morning. If you plan to cook very early, buy your ingredients the night before.

    2. They are very hospitable

    Very. They are willing to go the extra mile to make you comfortable. Just don’t abuse their kindness.

    3. They are always ready to give you hot-hot

    The best way to get on their bad side is to dress like a Lagos person. We won’t tell you just what to wear, but imagine putting on something risque and stepping out in Ilorin. Prepare to be the recipient of unwanted stares of disgust and wanton lust.

    3. They take their religion seriously.

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    The Muslims and the Christians, they both work on their relationship with God very hard. So hard that a woman can be whipped if she visits certain places on Friday without a headscarf or in a sleeveless dress.

    4. The dating circle is large but also very small

    We’ll leave it at that. If you know you know.

    5. They have Unilorin connections.

    That is, anyone Ilorin person you meet knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who works in Unilorin. For real.

    6 Things You Can Do In Ilorin This Weekend

  • 6 Things You Can Do In Ilorin This Weekend

    6 Things You Can Do In Ilorin This Weekend

    Are you a visitor or an indigene who is in need of what to do in Ilorin this weekend? We came up with a list of places to visit, as well as possible activities to try out while you are in the State of Harmony.

    Photo Credit: Xultan Visuals

    Post Office – Challenge, Ilorin.

    1. Picnic at Succoth Valley Garden

    waterview ilorin during valentine's day

    Succoth Valley Garden is an outdoor spot with a breathtaking view of nature. You can go there to picnic, or simply to relax while you breathe in clean air. If you love nature, this is one place to explore in Ilorin. Succoth Valley Gardens is located at Yinka Dopemu Close, Off Catchment Road, Ilorin, Kwara state.

    2. Take a stroll into the University Campus

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    The university campus is also another place worth visiting in Ilorin. Simply take a bus into the campus and explore as much as you want.

    3. Shop at the Palms Mall, Fate

    Palms Shopping Mall, Ilorin, Kwara. -Photos & Reviews - Hotels.ng Places

    The Palms Mall is one of the many beautiful places to visit in Ilorin. There, you can shop at ShopRite, Miniso, and the other stores; you can also see a movie at Viva Cinema, order pizza at Dominos, ice cream from ColdStone, or the other ice cream spots in the mall. If you are a first time visitor to Ilorin, add this to your topmost list of places to visit.

    4. Go for a swim at Kwara Hotel

    Kwara Hotel | Hotel in Ilorin | Hotels.ng

    If you like swimming, here’s a fun place for you. You can also try Bekandims Hotel and Resort Centre which is located at Tanke, Oke-Odo.

    5. Visit the Kwara State Library or the National Library.

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    Both are located around the Post Office area. For book lovers and readers, these are places to get some reading or writing done.

    6. Visit the national museum.

    National Museum, Ilorin, Kwara. - Photos & Reviews - Hotels.ng Places

    And if you are the kind who is interested in history and artefacts, the national museum is located at Number 14, Abdulkadir Road, GRA Ilorin, Kwara.


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  • All The Things You’ll Relate To If You’ve Lived In Ilorin

    All The Things You’ll Relate To If You’ve Lived In Ilorin

    Ilorin is the capital of Kwara state, and it has its charms. Like the slogan, State of Harmony, there is something about Ilorin that is quite relaxed. We don’t have to say much. If you know Ilorin well enough, then you’ll get everything this post says.

    1. Green and yellow taxis.

    Taxi in Ilorin

    Basic fare is often N50, unless it’s a far distance. And the way the drivers call out “Post-Challenge!” when they are going to Post Office or Challenge.

    2. The Chicken Republic at Tanke Junction.

    Chicken republic in Ilorin

    Especially the refuel combo that goes for N500 or N800.

    3. ShopRite, and every other thing that comes with it.

    Ilorin Shoprite

    A picture of ShopRite during Sallah, Christmas, New Year, or Black Friday.

    4. Beske.

    Beske Ilorin seller

    For those who don’t know, beske is made of soya beans. For Ilorin people, it is a delicacy and they can eat it with anything: rice, garri, soup, etc. They can even eat it as a snack. If you’re not an indigene, it can be a bit awkward to get used to.

    5. Captain Cook Bread.

    Captain Cook bread, Ilorin

    Captain Cook Bread is the real deal. If you know, you know. It goes with fried eggs, beans, tea, butter, even stew. And it can last for 3 days if you keep it well. ShopRite bread is cool too.

    6. Fortunate Bread.

    Fortunate bread, Ilorin

    Fortunate bread can take all our money, please. So soft and sweet and cheap too. And it can last up to 1 week, if you are a real suffer-head or a broke student.

    7. The Roadside Shops In Challenge.

    Challenge, Ilorin

    When you pass and those Igbo boys start calling you to buy jeans, slippers, tshirts, everything you probably don’t need at the time.

    7. Kwara Hotel.

    Kwara Hotel, Ilorin

    This is an entire monument. Anyone who has ever entered it can testify.

    8. Habib Yoghurt.

    Habib Yoghurt, Ilorin

    This yoghurt, doing goodness to taste buds since time immemorial.

    9. Permanent Site.

    University of Ilorin

    This is why taxi drivers always shout “PS!” And we can argue that it is one of the major contributors to Ilorin’s population. You don’t believe us? Wait until students go on a long vac and then visit Ilorin. You’ll understand what we mean.