Oyo

American

[oh-yoh] / ˈoʊ yoʊ /

noun

a city in W Nigeria.

Oyo British

/ ˈəʊjəʊ /

noun

a state of SW Nigeria. Capital: Ibadan. Pop: 5 591 589 (2006). Area: 28 454 sq km (10 986 sq miles)

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Mr Westwood, who has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment, had a gig in Oyo state in Nigeria on Monday.

From BBC

The Oyo state government said victims had been taken to hospitals across Ibadan for treatment after the crush at the Islamic High School in the city's Bashorun district.

From BBC

Instead Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, who died a year ago aged 87, is going to be buried this week in Oyo state, where he lived.

From BBC

But his son hopes that during his send-off, which Oyo state has agreed to fund, he will be remembered for the design that became a symbol of a united Nigeria.

From BBC

Born in Ibadan in the south-west, now capital of Oyo state, he spent his early years in the north of the country because of his parents’ work.

From BBC

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