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Abeokuta is the largest city and capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria and is situated on the Ogun River; 64 miles north of Lagos by railway, or 81 miles by water. As of 2005, Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 593,140.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeokuta
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Coordinates:   7°9'40"N   3°21'44"E

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  • nwabu (guest)
    Home of the famous nigerian singer Fela Ransome-Kuti and his family (famous also in many other ways. Home also of General Olusegun Obasanjo and at one time one of Nigeria's richest men Moshood Abiola.
  • Akingbogun Olukayode (guest)
    Abeokuta literally translates to 'City under the Rock' in reference to the famous Olumo Rock. The progenitors of the Egba people were tought to have sort protection from invaders.
  • Oloruntola Moroof (guest)
    Abeokuta is located 80km North of Lagos with five monarchs. Drained by river Ogun that empties into the Lagos lagoon.
  • oyinbo (guest)
    Capital of the Egba people.
  • Ronke olukoya (guest)
    Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun state.I t has been totally transformed for better by Otunba Gbenga Daniel the Governor of Ogun state as well as other parts of the state. Kudos to Ogd!
  • zooto (guest)
    THIS IS WHERE THE FAMOUS ZOOTO INTERNATIONAL WAS ESTABLISHED BY EUNICE OLUBUKOLA OLUFUNMILAYO.
  • lammyday (guest)
    home of the bright, smart, strong and clever ..... d likes of Fela Kuti, Olusegun Obasanjo, MKO Abiola and Wole Soyinka are testimonies..... many more are comin... watch out....
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