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Kogi State

Kogi State is a state in central Nigeria, created in 1991, with Lokoja as its capital. It lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers. Its peoples include the Igala, Ebira and Okun Yoruba, and it contains the historic Igala capital of Idah.

Kogi State
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Igala Kingdom

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