Akure is in Southwest Nigeria. Akure is the capital of Ondo State and headquarters of the Akure Kingdom. It is the largest city in the state, with a population of about 570,000 (2011).
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It is said to have been founded by the great-grandson of the Yoruba divine king Oduduwa. The palace is in the center of town, and was built around 1150AD. Akure is also the home of the respected Federal University of Technology, Akure, and of a peaceful tapestry of backgrounds in its people. There is a sizable presence of restaurants and stores. The Alagbaka district of the city is home to the Ondo State Government House which includes the Governor's office and the residence of members of the State Executive Council. Akure is the host of different tertiary institutions such as: the Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal College of Agriculture, School of Nursing and Midwifery and Sch…
There are commercial vehicles moving from one end of the city to the other for easy transportation. There are various bus terminus and bus-stops in Akure for travellers to various parts of the country Nigeria, the most popular ones are old garage, New garage, Benin garage, and Ado garage.
1 Federal University of Technology Akure. A university with 15,000 students. (updated May 2021) 2 Deji of Akure Palace. The Deji of Akure’s palace is the traditional home of the town’s ruler. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Cave Ashes. The Cave Ashes is located in Isharun, which is referred to as the home of the oldest pre-historic man in West Africa. Its skeleton was discovered by Professor Thurstan Shaw – who was at the University of Ibadan at the time. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Ebomi Lake Tourist Centre. The Ebomi Lake Tourist Centre is located in Ipesi in Akoko South-East and is not far from Akure. Tourist can come here and discover a things from the culture of the people.
1 Egungun Festival. The Egungun festival is a part of the Yoruba traditional religion. It is performed to mark the death of important personalities, the festival is common among the Egbas, Egbados, Oyo and other parts of South West Nigeria. The festival is usually an annual celebration performed within the months of November to April when there is no rain, with the belief that their ancestor should not have to suffer in the rain. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Igbo Olodumare. This place is at Oke Igbo and has an evergreen forest that is beautiful and thick. You can shoot movies here, have a picnic and generally do other fun things here.
In Akure, there are a lot of restaurants and eateries that serves their customers with continental cuisines such as rice, soups, grilled pepper chicken, Nigerian grilled fish and other meals.These restaurants and eateries include: 1 Chicken Republic, Oba Adesida Road, Alagbaka (close to First Bank Alagbaka), ☏ +234 807 949 1763. Chicken Republic is a fast food restaurant that sells local and continental dishes. (updated Jun 2021) 2 Obioma Prestigious Restaurant, No. 32b Arakale Road beside Aromeds Pharmacy, ☏ +234 818 467 6688, +234 803 491 0610. Mon-Sat 7AM-10PM.
1 Otolori bar arena akure, Isolo St, ☏ +234 813 245 2681. Daily 10AM-11PM. Offers the best catfish pepper soup and pepper Pomo with chilled drinks of different brands. (updated Jun 2021) 2 17 59 Bar, Tisco Building, Alagbaka Qtrs, Alagbaka, ☏ +234 810 002 1310. (updated Jun 2021) 3 ExtraCool Restaurant and Bar, No. 265 & 266 Ondo - Akure Rd, ☏ +234 803 804 7450. (updated Jun 2021) 4 Iya Ikale Beer Parlour, Igbalaye St, ☏ +234 803 364 7328. Daily 11AM-9:30PM. (updated Jun 2021) The stream bar, Block XLT, Alagbaka.
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In Sep, Akure typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 24 rainy days.
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