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Starboytwo:
Mr naptu, you are already my nlander of the year... You have rich informations... I hail you

valentineuwakwe:
don't blame some nigerians, it was the Jonathan's administration dat started this mess n it ate deep within them....I hope this govt notice this quickly n cleared the mess...it's a national disgrace

crackhouse:
In other words Dangote is not known in the US cos nobody seems to know it's Dangote's picture that's there cos non of the commenters mentioned that.

naptu2:
FORMER STATES OF NIGERIA

Western State Flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/ng-w.gif?w=584[/img]

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East Central State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10389609_1453254211598548_4050781743358459750_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Benue-Plateau State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10514620_1453254128265223_2313673428182865352_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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North-Western State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10488110_1453254181598551_9088322433276913976_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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North-Eastern State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10377076_1453254194931883_7270991888129357610_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
FORMER REGIONS OF NIGERIA

Northern Region flag (1960-1967)

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10429404_1453254234931879_3940221060052645804_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Western Region flag (1960-1967)

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10525693_1453254248265211_7829066851311941362_n.jpg?w=584[/img]


Western Region coat of arms (1960-1967)

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14962553_1812095992381033_1532064355760845490_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Eastern Region flag (1960-1967)

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10516790_1453254271598542_3496042443537675685_n.jpg?w=584[/img]



Former governor of the Eastern Region, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu standing in front of the coat of arms of the Eastern Region.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22008260_1967873046803326_7125050140453190380_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Mid-Western Region flag (1964-1967)
(This flag was also the flag of the Mid-Western State from 1967-1975).

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10532354_1453254304931872_6106668176960711356_n.jpg?w=584[/img]


Mid-Western Region coat of arms (1964-1967)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22007576_1966178196972811_4312117721321751178_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

”The Mid-Western Region adopted arms by proclamation of the Governor in 1964. The proclamation recites that:

“Whereas in divers times and places it has been the custom of Rulers to adopt arms or Ensigns Armorial for the greater honour an distinction of their States,” so in this instance, at the request of the Premier of Mid-Western Nigeria the Governor has thought fit to appoint and declare that the arms of the Governor and State shall be as follows:

Per fess vert and or, a Benin Royal Sword (Ada) and a Canoe paddle (Ugoko) in saltire proper. Crest: on a wreath of the colours, a bunch of palm nuts proper. Supporters: dexter, a lion guardant; sinister, a horse, each supporting an elephant’s tusk argent.” Motto: unity and strength.

naptu2:
12) Kwara State

Kwara State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10421433_1453253228265313_5135460316411329318_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Kwara State logo (2012-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10530867_1453253244931978_9127473895728222489_n1.jpg?w=584[/img]
The green element and livestock stand for our commitment to agriculture, while there are other elements that explained our links with the north and the south.

“As a state, Kwara is strategically located as a link between the north and the south. As such, we stand a better place for economic transformation of the country,”

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Kwara State Government logo.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10401878_1514722375451731_8392370644059237994_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Kwara State logo behind Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21557908_1964262337164397_360038435423309066_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
10) Kaduna

Kaduna/North Central State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10537117_1453253494931953_5073150313593425283_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Kaduna/North Central State coat of arms (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/kaduna.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Kaduna State coat of arms (2015-present).
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/11947509_1644090735848227_3803033350150850531_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

The distinctive features of the logo include its

motto: Work and Worship;

green vegetation, which means Agriculture, Economy, Abundance and conservation.

Crocodile stands for Strength, Resilience, Indestructibility and Ancestry;

while cattle implies Fertility, Abundance and Nourishment.

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai unveils the Kaduna coat of arms.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15055669_1815033968753902_8596813417739101985_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
5) Cross River

Former Cross River State/South-Eastern State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10406929_1453252238265412_1410160946841169449_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Cross River State flag (2005-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10489624_1453252794932023_6957768616478586675_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Cross River State logo (2005-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10362844_1453252268265409_5791484409552762155_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Former Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, hands over the Cross River State flag to the current governor, Ben Ayade.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15027526_1813863565537609_943106249267486509_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

Behind Governor Ben Ayade are the Nigerian and Cross River State flags.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15095528_1813863095537656_8743316164244695631_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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This flag and logo below were proposed by the Cross River State Government in 2017, but it was criticised and condemned by many Cross Riverians and the government subsequently dropped the idea.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21740677_1962796327310998_4764007395561372162_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/21761474_1962796493977648_7987328448462815721_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
23) Rivers State

Former Rivers State flag (1967-1975)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10462712_1453252761598693_7793635440114553202_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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This painting/drawing of the former Rivers State coat of arms sits on the side view of the podium block facing the Ernest Ikoli Road, inside the State Secretariat.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15085641_1813854735538492_2852414063979807986_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15056385_1813855018871797_5664963485429290346_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Rivers State flag.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10489624_1453252794932023_6957768616478586675_n1.jpg?w=584[/img]
(The Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Mrs Ibim Semenitari told Vanguard that the state is redesigning its flag because what it had, had been taken over by Cross River State).

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Rivers State Government logo

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10534094_1453252814932021_8043679539616872215_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/31901183_2065218280402135_5183515022164230144_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
9) Kano

Kano State flag (1967-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10525628_1453253198265316_6303773472468665092_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Kano State coat of arms (1967-present)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/14222300_1786809811576318_4645570338687572267_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

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You can see the Kano State coat of arms behind the governor in the Kano State council chamber.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15095566_1815034485420517_1561073017190818377_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15027445_1813857258871573_7325945566567170536_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
2) Osun

Osun State flag
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10464388_1453252278265408_891140985293562546_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

The seven cowries represent the seven grandsons of Olofin Oduduwa. Their military valour, diplomatic dexterity and trade mastery created wealth and resulted in their expansive kingdom.

The Brown Colour represents the colour of the earth and tone of the skin.

The Ori Olokun stands for the common origin of the Yoruba and their dexterity in technology.

The Colour Band which is the Pan-African flag consists of official colours of the African race: the colour red represents the blood bond among Africans. The colour black depicts the existence of the black race; the colour green denotes the abundance of wealth on the continent of Africa; The gold depicts the abundant mineral resources of Africa.

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Osun State coat of arms
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/10514718_1453252298265406_6036800838105361221_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

The Osun State coat of arms is adapted from the Western Region coat of arms.

The two elephants in the Coat of Arms symbolise strength, service and humility.

The brown colour emphasises the unity of our skin and the soil. A clear testimony that we own the earth.

The cocoa tree symbolises agriculture and the natural resources of the land.

The Y on the shield represents River Niger and Benue which symbolise the link between State of Osun and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The lion stands for Yoruba nobility, dignity and courage while its cushion of ferns represents the traditional lair of an African Lion and the richness of our land.

The two symbols of the Chief’s sword (Ida) and The Mace embody the spirit and purpose of Osun. The Sword is the symbol of the Obas while the Mace is the symbol of the Legislative Arm of Government and the power of the common people as expressed by their elected representative.

The Ori Olokun stands for the common origin of the Yoruba and their dexterity in technology, while the garland surrounding it symbolises chivalry and triumph.

The Timber represents the vegetation as a rain forest zone.

The Indigo colour (Aro) of the upper part of the shield symbolises the common Adire wear in Yorubaland while the Ruby Red colour (Alaari) of the lower part of the shield signifies nobility.

The Motto; Liberty & Service shows these are guaranteed for the people by the government while Justice is moral rightness based on fairness and equity to all irrespective of their status, gender or religion.

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Osun State Government logo
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/osun2.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Osun State anthem

Ise wa fun ile wa
Fun Ile Ibi Wa
Ka gbee ga
Ka gbee ga
Ka gbee ga fun aye ri

Igbagbo wa ni pe
Bati beru la bomo
Ka sise
Ka sise
Ka sise ka jo la

Isokan ati ominira
Ni ke je ka maa lepa
Tesiwaju f opo ire
Ati ohun to dara

Omo Oodua dide
Bo si ipo eto re
Iwo ni imole
Gbogbo Adulawo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XsZ1PV8Ak0

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You can see the Osun State coat of arms in the seal behind the governor.
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15085618_1815034942087138_2740997254359534927_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
1) Lagos

Flag of the Colony of Lagos (1886 – February 16th, 1906)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/lagos-1.jpg?w=584[/img]
All Britain’s West African colonies had similar flags. The difference was the letters on the flag (L for Lagos, GC for Gold Coast, SL for Sierra Leone, etc.)

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Badge of the Colony of Lagos (1886 – February 16th, 1906).
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/lagos-4.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Federal Capital Territory Lagos (1960-1967)
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/lagos-2.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Lagos State flag 1967-present
[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/lagos-3.jpg?w=584[/img]

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Lagos State coat of arms

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/lagos-5.jpg?w=584[/img]

WHITE CAP “KEREMESI” : This denotes a symbol of authority common to most areas in Lagos State.

AKOKO LEAVES: These are universally used at the installation of Obas and Chiefs in Lagos State and all over Yoruba land to signify longevity.

COWRIES: This signifies the earliest medium of exchange in Lagos State. And the background indicates the colour of foreshore sands common to all the divisions of Lagos State.

WHEEL: It signifies industry and the red background indicate flames generating power.

FISHING ACTIVITIES: It denotes traditional occupation of the inhabitants of Lagos State.

COCONUT PALM: It represents one of the main agricultural products of Lagos State.

MOTTO: Justice and Progress.

JUSTICE: Signifies necessity in the State to give everyman his due without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.

PROGRESS: Signifies the hopes and aspirations of the people of Lagos State for the Future.

THREE LINES: Dividing the shields is shown to demonstrate the present, past and future.

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You can see the Lagos State flag on the far right and the Lagos State coat of arms on the seal behind the governor.

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/15094985_1813861208871178_7667731396390962515_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

naptu2:
Flags, Coats Of Arms, Symbols And Monuments Of Nigerian States

All Nigerian regions and territories had their own individual flags and symbols in 1960. This was also the case with the new states that were created in 1967. The state flags usually consisted of the Nigerian flag, with the state coat of arms in the middle of the flag.

However, the Murtala regime (c1975) discouraged the use of state flags. This was at a time that the military regimes of the 1970s were moving us closer to a unitary system by taking over state and private owned newspapers, television stations and universities. States were instead encouraged to use the Nigerian coat of arms, placed in a circle with the name of the state around it, as their symbol.

Some states (e.g. Lagos) resumed using their pre-1975 flags and coat of arms after the return to democracy in 1979.

The return to democracy again in 1999 has emboldened more states to design new flags and symbols (eg Cross River, Osun and Bayelsa). Some states have resumed using their pre-1975 flags (eg Kano and Lagos), while some states still use their military era symbols (eg Adamawa).

This thread contains flags, coats of arms, symbols and monuments of (1) Nigerian states (2) Nigeria (3) defunct states and regions of Nigeria (4) heads of state of Nigeria

Section 4 (2) of the flags and coat of arms act is still in force. http://www.nigeria-law.org/FlagsAndCoatOfArmsAct.htm

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/22007968_1967586453498652_4305524316004449420_n.jpg?w=584[/img]

[img]http://naijachronicles.files./2018/08/sports-festival-flags.png?w=584[/img]
Flags of Nigerian states flying outside the Teslim Balogun Stadium during the 18th National Sports Festival in 2012.

https://naijachronicles./2018/08/06/flags-coats-of-arms-symbols-and-monuments-of-nigerian-states/

Ishilove:
Naptu2 darling, thanks for educating the mass of the intellectual hoi polloi that dot the unhallowed walls of this once great forum.

allsaint2000:
Bro, you are putting too much effort in this over-sabi. How does all that you have said explain why these "presidential standard" flags are all over the streets of Nigeria?

No doubt, you know much about Nigerian flag. Sadly, you provided no answer to what the OP asked?

Nigeria We Hail Thee

Nigeria we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all, are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

Arise O Compatriots

Arise, O compatriots
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our fatherland
With love and strength and faith.
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain,
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom
Peace and unity.

Oh God of creation,
Direct our noble cause
Guide thou our leaders right
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace
And justice shall reign

The Pledge

I pledge to Nigeria my country,
To be faithful, loyal and honest.
To serve Nigeria with all my strength,
To defend her unity and uphold her honour and glory,
So help me God.