₦airaland Forum

Video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3HSNQ9zHRM



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7ixInjs0C4


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTf0dczD6jA

Video allegedly shows Spanish riot police evicting people from a polling centre.

https://twitter.com/manelrainers/status/914460939197583362

More photos

That's actually from 1963 when he was sworn in as President and the video below is from 1960 when he was sworn in as Governor General.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wddROZIhvvs

Blue3k:
This was interesting. It seems slot if states love animals holding up shield.

That's because a lot of states are using coats of arms. A full coat of arms consists of a shield (escutcheon), supporters (usually animals like horses, dragons, lions, leopards, etc), crest, and motto.

Others use logos, emblems and seals which do not require shields and supporters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDpzOjplPTI

ElsonMorali:
Great post here. The mods should leave this on the front page next to Seun's "Nairaland does not support secession" post to show the youths of Nigeria where we are coming from and to remind the oldies amongst us where we are going to.

May a million fleas infest the crotches of all Nigerian politicians since independence till date including military administrators with No arms to scratch for bringinformation Nigeria to this sorry state.

By the way, I love the Ogun state anthem so much. Dunno why But the tune resonates with me.

I love the electro version of the anthem that was played at 5:30am every morning on OGBC2 in the 1990s.

onyidonaldson:
Nice post. U forgot ebonyi state

Ebonyi State is at number 34.

eodavids:
At the era of protectorates, were there no southern and northern protectorates which were eventually amalgamated to the colony of Nigeria in 1914?

You are arguing with Emperor Musiwa? Do you know that he is the emperor of the "Western Niger"?

bullbull:
That is not the flag of lagos

Your Imperial Majesty, Emperor Ade Ade Ade Ade Ademusiwa! When are you coming to Lagos to address your people?

DanielsParker:
no Enugu? I'll pass

Enugu is at number 30.

matrixme:
Nice post. You forgot Ondo state

Ondo State is at number 17.

[12pt]Former regions of Nigeria[/size]

Northern Region flag (1960-1967)
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Western Region flag (1960-1967)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10525693_1453254248265211_7829066851311941362_n.jpg?oh=9336d4fbc102c4fd92ec236e699fdda9&oe=5A4F2643


Western Region coat of arms (1960-1967)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14962553_1812095992381033_1532064355760845490_n.jpg?oh=0aa4faa94ec032724d17916a9d8d6ee3&oe=5A7ED528

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Eastern Region flag (1960-1967)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10516790_1453254271598542_3496042443537675685_n.jpg?oh=45cc864cd4386676c784e0141725ee7e&oe=5A479BA7

Former governor of the Eastern Region, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu standing in front of the coat of arms of the Eastern Region.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22008260_1967873046803326_7125050140453190380_n.jpg?oh=943ff0a43be87c9b3db0e53b537a7e8a&oe=5A4CE15A

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Mid-Western Region flag (1964-1967)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10532354_1453254304931872_6106668176960711356_n.jpg?oh=e771e4504366f42c709246655e3e9798&oe=5A46FAF3

Mid-Western Region coat of arms (1964-1967)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22007576_1966178196972811_4312117721321751178_n.jpg?oh=c2c9c0c27a2b01ee2f0aa6b7dacb7c84&oe=5A436D66

”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.

Former states of Nigeria
Benue-Plateau State flag (1967-1975)
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North-Western State flag
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10488110_1453254181598551_9088322433276913976_n.jpg?oh=e7cda0635af187a53db79e8d1d787093&oe=5A5400C9

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North-Eastern State flag (1967-1975)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10377076_1453254194931883_7270991888129357610_n.jpg?oh=e6716b9d0dede45dc7c3b11557715030&oe=5A518797

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East Central State flag
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10389609_1453254211598548_4050781743358459750_n.jpg?oh=1935271a1fc3465e003d413ba2260dcd&oe=5A508A3B

Heads of state of Nigeria

1) Flag of the governor-general of Nigeria
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2) Former flag of the president of Nigeria
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10487480_1460132230910746_375367015742855356_n.jpg?oh=7ea7a17c91a7d81bc28d560b84eb8520&oe=5A453C79

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3) Current flag of the president of Nigeria
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22089659_1966962646894366_5054336386112217598_n.jpg?oh=2f1cac82cdec722aaf2fdfe8da619213&oe=5A7DC43F

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4) Flag of the commander in chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (aka the Armed Forces flag).
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/936074_1460132250910744_5802458501863295844_n.jpg?oh=ea21e4caf3030e3554caea98b11e4bfc&oe=5A471DF4

The national flag and the flag of the commander in chief at the council chamber at the Aso Rock Villa.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10556314_1480007982256504_8680771152094050855_n.jpg?oh=f38a134a8d91fe34a578d58cbc9a3b3c&oe=5A44235A

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Seal of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22008249_1966962866894344_3733824080153746445_n.jpg?oh=e2a706afd99fd043b3b550feb0f93ae9&oe=5A4F92F7

4) The Federation/Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Prototype flag

Michael Taiwo Akinkumi was studying in Britain in 1958, when he heard about a competition to design the new Nigerian flag. He submitted the design below to the committee. The committee chose his design as the winning entry, but removed the sun at the centre of the flag. Thus we got our green-white-green flag.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10513307_1453251344932168_5844387099471871126_n.jpg?oh=b7f8869f2caeb05fed458770e2cb4bd8&oe=5A834E2C

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Nigerian flag

The Flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. The two unique sea-green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band represents peace.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10429340_1453251358265500_7754698831186489741_n.jpg?oh=6421bbddcb7d3e53ba1afd0ecd3b35d7&oe=5A406F74

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Nigerian coat of arms 1960-1978

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15032241_1812434885680477_5609861123367004623_n.jpg?oh=3ea1ee3d5c2c9c7a1face99a07f32a5c&oe=5A5498A2

The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two wavy silver bands that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River, Nigeria's main inland waterways, which form a confluence at Lokoja.

The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity and pride. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country.

The yellow flowers at the base are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria. On the band around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978, "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress", formerly "Unity and Faith".

Nigerian coat of arms 1978-present.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14947495_1812434749013824_759252753582063270_n.jpg?oh=ba333ba78a1b948f25716c96daa1c2c1&oe=5A3C0720

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12019787_1651204638470170_7106307049156203758_n.jpg?oh=d89b26356d92bcf4705ea4ca3710234c&oe=5A873BD8

3) Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (1914-1960)

Flag

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The coat of arms of Nigeria at that time was the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom.

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14915437_1812407415683224_8993280323731611664_n.jpg?oh=5fc6cce8dd4d0cddec864cc9f7ada858&oe=5A4568C5

2) Protectorate of Northern Nigeria

Flag of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10525968_1453251314932171_1928130180538194980_n.jpg?oh=ea4c07effa0556e01339aadf9683372e&oe=5A5048B0

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Badge of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15056383_1812404339016865_3848405825261216530_n.jpg?oh=8887f2ec40d24afee1598c64afa67c5d&oe=5A5544BD

1) Colony And Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

Flag of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10406929_1453251291598840_8374589030770255463_n.jpg?oh=40dd30b82b2ff3cd004d9d4830a2e36f&oe=5A87F53A

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Badge of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14947939_1812404629016836_5837682000347324454_n.jpg?oh=cd88b5df6609f33f76912b9da00353f8&oe=5A884598