Biodun556:
1.Ojota
Ojota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing spots and became known as “Oju Ota” in Yoruba
which means “Bullet spots”. It later metamorphosed into Ojota which it is called now.

2.Abule Egba
This area is on the outskirts of Lagos and got its name from the early settlers who were Egba people from Abeokuta. The area was first called “Abule awon egba” in Yoruba, which means “Village of Egba people”. It later became “Abule Egba”.


3.Apongbon
Apongbon is one of Lagos’ most popular markets, and it’s also quite close to the popular Oke-Arin market. It got its name from the then acting governor of the Lagos colony, William McCoskry, who had a Red Beard. The Yorubas who couldn’t pronounce the colonial governor’s name decided to describe him by his red beard and started calling him “Oyinbo to pon ni igbon” meaning a red-bearded man. It later became Apongbon.


4.Magodo
Magodo is now a posh area, but in the past, it used to be sacred land. The residents had a lot of taboos and one of them was to avoid using mortars and pestles, “Ma gun odo” which means “Don’t pound it”. It later became ‘Magodo


5.Epetedo
Epe is named after the early settlers who were Epe traders. The area became dominated by the Epes and they still trade there until today.


6.Ebute-Metta
Ebute-Metta is one of the earliest harbour docks where British ships berthed at. It was a hub for trade and commerce in colonial times. Ebute-Metta is a fusion of the words “Ebute” which means the seaside in Yoruba, and “Metta” which means three.


7.Broad street
Broad street used to be one of the longest and widest streets in the city. It got its name from its broadness.


8.Agidingbi
The British Naval forces invaded Lagos in 1885 under the pretext of stopping slavery and human sacrifice. The noise their canon made was really loud, and the sound was heard round the streets of Lagos Island. The people described the sound as “A gb din gbinnn”. Which means a loud groundbreaking noise. The name Agidingbi was borne out of this.


9.Victoria Island
Victoria Island was also a major hub for commerce and British ships berthed there often. It’s named after Queen Victoria of England who was Queen from 1837-1901.


10.Ikeja
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos, is actually an abbreviation for “Ikorodu And Epe Joint Administration”. It was coined by the colonial masters for ease of administration.”

Thank you for the enlightenment. Permission to
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0balufonlll:



Yes, the name translates to 'the collector'

ok. thanks. i don learn something

234ng44uk:
Alausa = Oní Awùsá = Aláùsá
Walnut seller

correct my grandma told me of it

Very wrong. Elegbara is one of the praise names of esu. Ojubo elegbara is the original name, a place where elegbara is worshipped. Oju elegba.

The shrine is still there till today on your right when facing towards luth side

SluttanSlayer:


Oju elegba means eye of the cane and it was coined to reflect the presence of a police station which is still there .

In colonial times , the Nigerian police used to carry only batons when on patrol .

The legba or cane signifies the baton while the eye or oju meant the sit or HQ of the police station .

wow. nice one

The ikeja in Lagos has only one meaning and it's the one the poster stated. You are the wrong one

0balufonlll:


False!

Ikeja as we now know was & is still an Awori village. The area derived its nake from an Awori deity known as Ikeja. You flunked this one, do more research next time.

Very educative. This kinda threads are rare on NL. I had to read to the last post cos it was made sense and I learnt alot as well
Kudos to the OP and all who added to the thread one way or the other.. we expect more of this from you guys.

MacLovington:
Idi Araba nko?

Se ki nla. Idi araba ti aunty alaba...... Se ki nla, lala kuku lala.

MacLovington:


Legend has it that Hausa traders have been there for ages. It supposedly came from that or something similar.

This is the most ignorant and stupid post ever!

MacLovington:


Legend has it that Hausa traders have been there for ages. It supposedly came from that or something similar.

coincidentally Alausa in Igbo means Hausa people land or Hausa land.

MacLovington:
Idi Araba nko?

Araba is a tree
Bottom of Araba tree = idiaraba

Biodun556:
1.Ojota
Ojota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing spots and became known as “Oju Ota” in Yoruba
which means “Bullet spots”. It later metamorphosed into Ojota which it is called now.


2.Abule Egba
This area is on the outskirts of Lagos and got its name from the early settlers who were Egba people from Abeokuta. The area was first called “Abule awon egba” in Yoruba, which means “Village of Egba people”. It later became “Abule Egba”.


3.Apongbon
Apongbon is one of Lagos’ most popular markets, and it’s also quite close to the popular Oke-Arin market. It got its name from the then acting governor of the Lagos colony, William McCoskry, who had a Red Beard. The Yorubas who couldn’t pronounce the colonial governor’s name decided to describe him by his red beard and started calling him “Oyinbo to pon ni igbon” meaning a red-bearded man. It later became Apongbon.


4.Magodo
Magodo is now a posh area, but in the past, it used to be sacred land. The residents had a lot of taboos and one of them was to avoid using mortars and pestles, “Ma gun odo” which means “Don’t pound it”. It later became ‘Magodo


5.Epetedo
Epe is named after the early settlers who were Epe traders. The area became dominated by the Epes and they still trade there until today.


6.Ebute-Metta
Ebute-Metta is one of the earliest harbour docks where British ships berthed at. It was a hub for trade and commerce in colonial times. Ebute-Metta is a fusion of the words “Ebute” which means the seaside in Yoruba, and “Metta” which means three.


7.Broad street
Broad street used to be one of the longest and widest streets in the city. It got its name from its broadness.


8.Agidingbi
The British Naval forces invaded Lagos in 1885 under the pretext of stopping slavery and human sacrifice. The noise their canon made was really loud, and the sound was heard round the streets of Lagos Island. The people described the sound as “A gb din gbinnn”. Which means a loud groundbreaking noise. The name Agidingbi was borne out of this.


9.Victoria Island
Victoria Island was also a major hub for commerce and British ships berthed there often. It’s named after Queen Victoria of England who was Queen from 1837-1901.


10.Ikeja
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos, is actually an abbreviation for “Ikorodu And Epe Joint Administration”. It was coined by the colonial masters for ease of administration.”

Very commendable OP. Knowledge is VERY important. But your call on Epetedo and Agidingbin and Ikeja are WRONG.

Epetedo is not the settlement of traders from Epe.

This is the story of Epetedo.

King Eshinlokun, the Eleko of Eko and father of King Kosoko had a slave boy who was brought from the northern grassland (Nupe) for sale at Lagos port. His name was Landuji Tapa- Oshodi.

Landuji was bought by the king and made one his palace slaves and courtiers. He was subsequently sent to Portugal for formal education and most especially to learn the language of the Portuguese. When he returned, he became an interpreter for the Royal House and for businessmen dealing in human cargo which was then prevalent at the time. He became rich and very prominent as a result of the patronage of the palace. He became good friends with the then heir apparent Prince Kosoko. Kosoko became King of Eko and Laduji began trading for him as a factor and interpreter with the Portuguese slave buyers and other western nations.

The Portuguese were soon after supplanted by the British who had become the master of the seas and ace colonialist. They called on King Kosoko to accept an handsome pension and stop slavery.

He refused flatly.

"Eko" that had then been name "Lagos" by the Portuguese after a similar city in Portugal with the same name and geographical features; was bombarded by the British and Landuji organized the defence of Lagos. He failed and fled with the King,warriors and their supporters to Epe to the East of Lagos in Ijebu territory.

His uncle Akintoye became the King and signed the cessation treaty thus ceding Lagos to the British government in return for a pension and protection from his warlike nephew who hadn't given up on reclaiming the throne.

Upon his death young Prince Dosumu became King.

Kosoko, Laduji and other rebels on exile got tired of living abroad, sent emissaries to Governor Henry Glover asking for a truce and an opportunity to return home. The request was granted.

Again, the rebels reached out to the British government for a piece of land on which to settle having lost their initial land holdings while on Exile. Governor Glover approached King Dosumu who in turn sought out Chief Aromire one of the original land owners in Lagos. It was Chief Aromire's land which he gave to the rebels to settle down that later became "Epetedo". "Epetedo was divided into 21 Courts by Governor Glover and given to the rebels headed by Landuji.

Landuji became known as Chief Oshodi -Tapa. His descendants exist at Epetedo to date. A cenotaph is erected over his grave in a prominent part of the community. The popular transport and commercial hub called "Oshodi" was named after him as are other streets bearing the name elsewhere in the metropolis.

Long and short of the story is that Epetedo is the settlement of the descendants of the warriors or rebels that opposed the annexation of Lagos by the British colonialist.

Now to Agidigbin....

Okokomaiko
Ajangbadi
Okoafo
Badagry
Magnon
Igboelerin
Adaloko
Celenica
Ishashi
Mebamu

DonCandido:


Very commendable OP. Knowledge is VERY important. But your call on Epetedo and Agidingbin and Ikeja are WRONG.

Epetedo is not the settlement of traders from Epe.

This is the story of Epetedo.

King Eshinlokun, the Eleko of Eko and father of King Kosoko had a slave boy who was brought from the northern grassland (Nupe) for sale at Lagos port. His name was Landuji Tapa- Oshodi.

Landuji was bought by the king and made one his palace slaves and courtiers. He was subsequently sent to Portugal for formal education and most especially to learn the language of the Portuguese. When he returned, he became an interpreter for the Royal House and for businessmen dealing in human cargo which was then prevalent at the time. He became rich and very prominent as a result of the patronage of the palace. He became good friends with the then heir apparent Prince Kosoko. Kosoko became King of Eko and Laduji began trading for him as a factor and interpreter with the Portuguese slave buyers and other western nations.

The Portuguese were soon after supplanted by the British who had become the master of the seas and ace colonialist. They called on King Kosoko to accept an handsome pension and stop slavery.

He refused flatly.

"Eko" that had then been name "Lagos" by the Portuguese after a similar city in Portugal with the same name and geographical features; was bombarded by the British and Landuji organized the defence of Lagos. He failed and fled with the King,warriors and their supporters to Epe to the East of Lagos in Ijebu territory.

His uncle Akintoye became the King and signed the cessation treaty thus ceding Lagos to the British government in return for a pension and protection from his warlike nephew who hadn't given up on reclaiming the throne.

Upon his death young Prince Dosumu became King.

Kosoko, Laduji and other rebels on exile got tired of living abroad, sent emissaries to Governor Henry Glover asking for a truce and an opportunity to return home. The request was granted.

Again, the rebels reached out to the British government for a piece of land on which to settle having lost their initial land holdings while on Exile. Governor Glover approached King Dosumu who in turn sought out Chief Aromire one of the original land owners in Lagos. It was Chief Aromire's land which he gave to the rebels to settle down that later became "Epetedo". "Epetedo was divided into 21 Courts by Governor Glover and given to the rebels headed by Landuji.

Landuji became known as Chief Oshodi -Tapa. His descendants exist at Epetedo to date. A cenotaph is erected over his grave in a prominent part of the community. The popular transport and commercial hub called "Oshodi" was named after him as are other streets bearing the name elsewhere in the metropolis.

Long and short of the story is that Epetedo is the settlement of the descendants of the warriors or rebels that opposed the annexation of Lagos by the British colonialist.

Now to Agidigbin....

Now to Agidingbi..

Ehen, why did u stop?

Please, fvcking continue. U are fvcking amazing!!

oboy81:

Are all areas in Ikorodu's Ijebu?
Any Awori Parts?

I go say majority.. (if not all sef) of Ikorodu na Ijebu. From Mile-12 all thru Ikrorodu, Imota... Ibefun and all those tiny towns till you reach Ijebu-Ode are all Ijebu!

0balufonlll:


Yes, the name translates to 'the collector'

Really? Na ur papa go be collector.

For saying dis kain rubbish...

Very educating

Oga u miss road. The one u are referring to is Akeja not Ikeja.

0balufonlll:


False!

Ikeja as we now know was & is still an Awori village. The area derived its nake from an Awori deity known as Ikeja. You flunked this one, do more research next time.

1Sharon:
Edo ppl which name did you give since you were the first settlers

But you know the word 'Idumu', as in 'Idumota' and 'Idumagbo' are quintessentially Edo.

Nice.

Me,I would love to know the meaning and origin of
Çonehead
Afonja
Mufutau
No man's land
Mumuni

Olodi
Dopemu
Morauon de la Sophisticata
Thanking you

ednut1:
8 AND 10 are lies

they r not

234ng44uk:


ìpá (measles) jà (spread, outbreak)

Ipaja = the epicenter of a measles outbreak

Well you are almost there but the legend has it of the group of hunter who are from Egba making round on hunting spree. They have been in the forest for along time. A dog stray and they traced it (ipa aja = dog's trail) leading them to meet with with the Egba people that have settled at abule-egba. They talk about the coincidence and refers to the path on the dog. This is one of the mystical songs of hunters called Ijala.

It is called Ipa-aja.

Omoluabi16:
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plz na you be ftc help correct am. Epe is an insect. When the first hunters came there from ijebu to hunt they'll say they went to "Oko Epe" which means the forest with a kind of ant called Epe

tollyboy5:
plz na you be ftc help correct am. Epe is an insect. When the first hunters came there from ijebu to hunt they'll say they went to "Oko Epe" which means the forest with a kind of ant called Epe

lol. Can't I book space in peace again? I hear you.

Damibiz:
Ok we do hear,bt dis should distract u frm de fact that madrid go ripe Barca apart today

bro hawfar

Mcreloaded:


Agbara in Badagry means Erosion
I stand to be corrected

Agbara means flood.

MacLovington:


Legend has it that Hausa traders have been there for ages. It supposedly came from that or something similar.

Alausa is not pronounced Al'hausa (meaning the one or the to place who/which bears hausa) it is actually Al'awusa (meaning the one or the place that bears Awusa) Awusa is Walnut in yoruba. I hope I'm clear! The name has got nothing to do with the hausas.

RedboneSmith:


But you know the word 'Idumu', as in 'Idumota' and 'Idumagbo' are quintessentially Edo.

Are you sure? As the first settlers, I'm sure you can do more than that

MacLovington:

I heard it is was previously the junction leading to Ipaja. I stand to be corrected.

Iyana actually means junction

Biodun 556 &

stepone:
Oga u miss road. The one u are referring to is Akeja not Ikeja.

See:

The name “Lagos”was given to the settlement by the Portuguese but Ikeja is an indigenous word traceable to a deity of the Awori stock in Ota. Amore was the first settler in what is today known as Ikeja. He had emigrated from Ota in search of a suitable farmland and this search led him to a virgin land now known as Ikeja.

While Amore was at Ota, he sojourned at Iga Oniyanru (“Oniyanru Compound”) where a deity called Akeja was worshipped by the inhabitants. Due to the hospitality Amore received while he was at Oniyanru Compound, Amore named his new farm settlement after the deity, Akeja which is being worshipped by the Iyanru people in Ota. The name was distorted over time to assume the current name Ikeja. The Oniyanru Compound and the deity, Akeja are still present in Ota, Ogun State.

Amore is at Allen, around the Catholic church on waterparks road leading to Ikeja 'under bridge'.

You are welcome.

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