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Singles in Ilorin

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Ilorin at a glance

  • Ilorin is among the 20 largest cities in Nigeria, with a population of about 1.1 million.
  • It's the largest place in Kwara State.
  • Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 260 km away.
  • Close by: Offa (43 km), Ogbomoso (52 km) and Igbeti (53 km).

A first date in Ilorin

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Ilorin. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Ilorin

How far around Ilorin can I search?

Within 50 km of Ilorin there are 4 towns and cities — Offa, Ajasse Ipo and Alapa among them — with more than 1.2 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ilorin free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ilorin and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ilorin real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Ilorin?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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