There are thirty-six states in Nigeria. Eight states are in Yorubaland.[1][2][3]
This is a list of States of Nigeria located in Yorubaland
Oyo State
Ogun State
Kwara State
Lagos State
Osun State
Ondo State
Ekiti State
Kogi State[A]
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^"State creation: New proposed map of Nigeria released". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
^"New Map of Nigeria, as proposed by National Conference #NGConfab - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
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