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| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 3:34am On May 15, 2016 |
Rayhutar: ABUZINZU: masseratti:This is the last, or second to the last part. 6) Dosunmu and the treaty of cessation (colonialism begins in Lagos). Nine years after Oba Akitoye signed the great treaty between Lagos and Britain, his son, Oba Dosunmu, signed another treaty with Britain in very strange circumstances. This was the treaty that made Lagos a colony of Britain. It's very important to read the circumstances in which the treaty was signed (this is explained below the treaty). [size=14pt]Lagos Treaty of Cessation (1861)[/size] https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/304556_10150369097762790_775636786_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=d4f6dc96c7850b717318e8ce66f260ba&oe=57A9B710 TREATY WITH LAGOS 1861 Treaty between Norman B. Bedingfield, commander of Her Majesty’s ship “PROMETHEUS” and Senior Officer of the Bights division and William M’coskry esquire, her Britannic Majesty’s acting consul on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Docemo, Oba of Lagos on the part of himself and chiefs. ARTICLE I In order that the Queen of England may be the better enabled to assist, defend and protect the inhabitants of Lagos and to put an end to slave trade in this land and the neighbouring countries and to prevent the destructive wars so frequently undertaken by Dahomey and others for the capture of slaves, I, Docemo, do with the consent and advice of my council, give, transfer and by this presents grants and confirm into the Queen of Britain, her heirs and successors for ever, the port and Island of Lagos, with all the rights, profits, territories and appurtenances whatsoever, thereto belonging and as well the profits and revenues as the direct, full and absolute dominion and sovereignity of the said port, Island and premises, with all the royalties thereof, freely, fully, entirely and absolutely. I do also covenant and grant that the quiet and peaceable possession thereof shall, with all possible speed, be freely and effectually delivered to the Queen of Great Britain or such person as her Majesty shall there unto appoint for her use in the performance of this grant, the inhabitants of the said Island and territories, as the Queen’s subjects and under her sovereignty, Crown jurisdiction and government being still suffered to live there. Article II Docemo will be allowed the use of the title Oba in its usual African significance and will be permitted to decide disputes between natives of Lagos with their consent, subject to appeal to the British laws. Article III In the transfer of lands, the stamp of Docemo affixed to the document will be proof that there are no other native claims upon it and for the purpose he will be permitted to use it as hitherto. In consideration of the cessation as before mentioned of the port and Island and territories of Lagos, the representatives of the Queen of Great Britain do promise, subject to the approval of her Majesty, that Docemo shall receive an annual pension from the Queen of Great Britain equal to the revenue hitherto annually received by him; such pension to be paid at such periods and in such mode as may here after be determined. Lagos August 6, 1861 Signed: Docemo – His X Mark Telake – His X Mark Rocamena – His X Mark Obalekolo – His X Mark Achebong – His X Mark Norman B. Bedingfield Her Majesty’s Ship PROMETHEUS Senior Officer, Bights Division W. McCoskry Acting Consul Dosunmu was first requested to sign the treaty of cessation aboard the PROMETHEUS. He refused to do so because his chiefs were not with him. The treaty was then presented to him @ his palace on 1st August 1861. Dosunmu refused to sign any paper "giving up his country". He was then threatened by Commander Bedingfield with the bombardment of the town. Again on the 5th of August, the Acting Consul, William McCoskry and Commander Bedingfield went to Dosunmu at the palace, this time with a guard of marines, who were landed and drawn up alongside the Oba's Palace. The draft treaty containing only Article I was read over and translated into the Yoruba and Portuguese languages. At this point the White Cap (Idejo) Chiefs protested, because they feared that they were about to be deprived of their rights to the land of Lagos, which they've had from time immemorial (traditionally, the Oba owns no land apart from his palace. The land of Lagos is vested in the Idejo: land owning white cap chiefs). They solemnly declared that the Oba had no power to give away their lands (indeed, there were threats of an uprising in Lagos, but the presence of the marines kept things quiet). At this point Dosunmu desired the Commander and Acting Consul to insert such clauses that would satisfy the Idejo that their rights to private ownership of land was not being abrogated, since the Idejo depended on the land for their livelihood and it belongs to them. It was at this point that articles II and III were inserted into the treaty, but the Idejo refused to ratify the treaty. Governor Freeman arrived on 22nd January 1862, as the first governor and found that the matter of the treaty was still unsettled. after holding several long "palavers" with the Oba and his Chiefs at Government House, he discovered that the real problem lay with the fear of the Idejo that they would lose their land. He also said that the Oba claimed that he was forced to sign the treaty without knowing its contents. the governor claimed that the Oba's assertion was false, since the treaty was translated into Yoruba and Portuguese. He also claimed that he had succeeded in getting the chiefs to ratify the treaty. The treaty was signed by "Telake", i.e. Talabi (Talabi was a relative of Dosunmu and a prince of royal blood), "Rocamena", i.e Apena (Apena was a magistrate in Lagos at that time), Obalekoro, i.e Obanikoro (Obanikoro was the head of the spiritual chiefs, kind of like the Archbishop of Lagos) and Achebong, i.e Ashogbon (Ashogbon was the commander in chief of the Oba's bodyguards). None of the Idejo signed the treaty. The Idejo families include Oniru - they owned Iru (present day Victoria Island & Maroko) Onikoyi - they owned Ikoyi Ojora - they owned Ijora Oluwa - they owned Oluwa (present day Apapa) Oloto - they owned Oto Onitolo & Aromire families - together they owned Idumota Onisiwo _ they owned Tarkwa Bay & Ogogoro village Read Patrick Dele Cole's "Modern And Traditional Elites In The Politics Of Lagos", Takiu Folami's "A History Of Lagos", check for the Treaty Of Cessation in the British Museum and the British Library for more information. Also note that the british did not defeat Benini until 1897. Read the story of Oba Ovorhamen Nogbaisi. The colonialisation of Lagos by the british had absolutely nothing to do with Benin. 6 Likes 5 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 9:26pm On May 14, 2016 |
Rayhutar: ABUZINZU: masseratti:3) Origins of the Lagos Civil War Oba Idewu Ojulari was advised by the chiefs of Lagos to commit suicide (according to tradition) in 1832, because he was seen as an avaricious king who was too concerned with the trappings of power. Ojulari did not have children, so his younger brother, Prince Kosoko, expected that he would be crowned king. However, the Eletu Odibo of Lagos (traditional prime minister) who is the chief that is responsible for crowning the oba, did not like Kosoko, so he crowned Oluwole as king instead. Kosoko was furious and led his warriors to invade Lagos Island. Kosoko's forces were defeated by the forces of Oba Oluwole and the Eletu Odibo. Kosoko fled and went into exile in Whydah in present day Benin Republic. When Oba Oluwole died, Prince Akitoye was crowned as the Oba of Lagos in 1841. Akitoye brought a lot of changes to Lagos. He banned the slave trade and encouraged Lagosians to trade in other goods. He also abolished the practice of paying tributes to Benin (the Benin lineage of obas had died out by this time and the obas of Lagos were yoruba. Oba Akinsemoyin had no son when he died and he also had no brother, only a sister, Erelu Kuti. So it was decided that Erelu Kuti's son, Ologun Kutere should inherit the throne, thus ending the Benin line of Oba of Lagos in 1749. Ologun Kutere's father was Alagba, an Ijesha priest from Ilesha). Popo Aguda, Saro, etc. It was also around this time that many slaves that had been freed returned to Lagos. Many of them could remember where they came from. Some chose to return to their original home towns, some remembered Lagos as the last place that they were in before they were put on the slave ships, while some did not remember at all, but chose to stay in Lagos. The Popo Aguda were slaves that returned from Cuba and Brazil. Most of these returnees had been stone masons and builders in Brazil and Cuba and they built most of the gothic and latin houses you see in Lagos. They settled in the Campos and Popo Aguda area of Lagos (Campos Square is named after G. Hilario Campos, a cuban returnee). Some of the returnees changed their names to african names (eg, Adeyemo Alakija who was originally name Placido Assumpcao), while many also chose to retain their portuguese names (eg the Santos, Pereira, Pinheiro, Emanuel, da Rocha, Dasilva, Marquis, Fernandez and other such families of Lagos). The Popo Aguda brought elements of brazilian culture to Lagos. They introduced the carnival to Lagos in the 1800s. They were also staunch catholics and they built many catholic institutions like St Mary's Private School, St Gregory's College and Holy Cross Cathedral. The saros are former slaves that served in british colonies. Most of them were educated and worked in the service sector (law, surveying, education, etc). They were mostly protestants (particularly anglicans and methodists). They settled in the Olowogbowo area of Lagos (near the Elegbeta Channel). Many of took on african names, but some of them also retained their english names and so you have families like the Nelson, MacGregor, Paine, Savage, etc. Return of Kosoko In the interest of peace, Akitoye also sent Chief Oshodi to search for Kosoko and bring him back to Lagos. This was a grave mistake. There were many businessmen and women who did not like Oba Akitoye because he abolished the slave trade. Business people like Madam Tinubu had become very wealthy from the slave trade. Prince Kosoko was also a renowned slave trader. These business people encouraged Prince Kosoko to stage a coup and overthrow Oba Akitoye in 1845. Kosoko had been furious that he was overlooked a second time when a new oba was being crowned. Oba Akitoye fled to Badagry. The Lagos Civil War had begun. Some of the cannons that were used during the civil war are on display at the Iga Idungaran (Oba's palace) today. The slave trade flourished in Lagos while Kosoko was Oba. The british asked Oba Kosoko to sign a treaty that he would ban slave trade, but he refused. They also approached Akitoye (who had previously banned slave trade) and he accepted to sign the treaty. The british were also lobbied by many former slaves (especially the saros) to end the slave trade in Lagos. Bombardment of Lagos On November 25th, 1851, the British Consul for the Bight of Benin, John Beecroft arrived the Elegbeta Channel and the Lagos Lagoon at the command of four warships and 180 marines. They opened fire on Lagos with their cannons, but were not able to take control of the city from Kosoko's forces (Kosoko's forces also had their own cannons and they returned fire). Then on the 26th of December, Commodore Henry William Bruce (later Admiral, Sir Henry William Bruce) arrived with a much larger force including the warships HMS Penelope (a frigate and Commodore Bruce's flagship), HMS Bloodhound, HMS Teazer and many attack boats. They bombarded Lagos and set fire to many parts of the city. The british deposed Kosoko and exiled him. Akitoye arrived Lagos at the head of warriors from Badagry and was able to reclaim his throne. On January 1st, 1852, Oba Akitoye went aboard HMS Penelope to sign the great Lagos - Britain treaty, banning slave trade in Lagos and establishing a british consulate (embassy) in the city. The treaty also guaranteed military protection for Lagos. Kosoko's forces tried unsucessfully to retake the city in August 1853. Oba Akitoye died in September 1853 and his son, Prince Dosunmu, suceeded him. 6 Likes 5 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 5:32pm On May 14, 2016*. Modified: 10:09am On May 16, 2016 |
Rayhutar: ABUZINZU: masseratti:I'm going to post a lot today and I've just realised that I can't post everything that I want to post at once, so I'll probably have to do it bit by bit. I'll start with the origin of Lagos and structure of Lagos' traditional government. (I can't write all the arms of the traditional government here, so I'll focus on the monarchy and the land owners). 1) The Idejo: Olofin (some say Alafin) Ogunfunminire was one of the sons of Oduduwa. He is the father of the Awori. He migrated from Ife and travelled along a river (some legends say that Oduduwa placed a plate on the river and told Olofin to settle at the place where the plate sinks into the river). The Olofin and his people travelled along the course of the river and set up settlements where ever they stopped. They eventually got to Iddo Island in Lagos where most of the Olofin's followers stopped, while he crossed the channel to Idumota (the plate sank at Idumota). Olofin Ogunfunminire returned to his people at Iddo and told them "Awo ti ri" (the plate has sunk) which is the origin of the word Awori. Olofin and his children owned the land of Lagos. Olofin's children are known as the Idejo (from Aladejo Fishermen Cooperative) and they include the following: Oniru - they owned Iru (present day Victoria Island & Maroko) Onikoyi - they owned Ikoyi Ojora - they owned Ijora Oluwa - they owned Oluwa (present day Apapa) Oloto - they owned Oto Onitolo & Aromire families - together they owned Idumota Onisiwo _ they owned Tarkwa Bay & Ogogoro village Elegushi - they owned Ikate (in present day. Lekki) Etc. 2) Oba of Lagos. The first Oba of Lagos was Oba Ado, who came from Benin in 1630. There are various stories about his arrival, but they can be distilled into two basic stories. A) The Benin version: This version says that the Oba of Benin (Oba Orhogbua) had set up a military camp near Lagos called Eko and appointed Aisikahienbore as the commander of the camp. A Bini woman (nicknamed Aina Elewure) who's trade route included Lagos, complained to Oba Orhogbua that she had been maltreated by Olofin's sons. The Oba sent a team to Lagos to find out what happened, but the team was also attacked by Olofin's sons. The Oba then sent a military expedition, headed by Aisikahienbore, to attack Lagos. The military expedition was repelled by the Olofin and one of the Benin generals, Aseru lost his life during the encounter. This led to a prolonged war between Benin and Lagos. The Olofin was captured after many battles, but the war continued. Eventually there was a meeting between Olofin Ogunfunminire and the Oba Orhogbua in which a peace deal was reached. Benin would have a representative in Lagos (Aisikahienbore, who's name was corrupted to Ashipa by the Awori) and a military camp, while the children of the Olofin would retain control of the land of Lagos. The representative of the Oba of Benin (Ashipa's son, Edo, who's name was corrupted to Ado) would also send tributes to Benin every year. Oba Ado was the first Oba of Lagos. B) Lagos version: The Olofin (Alafin) Ogunfunminire, an Awori from Isheri, who is also believed to be a son of Oduduwa, founded lagos. He and his sons founded a fisherman cooperative society called Aladejo, or Idejo for short. He made Ashipa, a yoruba man with a benin wife, mediator between his quarrelling children. When Ashipa died, Olofin invited Addo, the son of Ashipa, to return from Benin to take up the role (after the quarrel between Olofin and the oba of benin had been resolved). The Idejo gave him land, a disused pepper farm, on which he built his house (Iga Idungaran - Palace on a pepper farm). When the Europeans arrived, they mistook the wealthy mediator (Oba of Lagos) for the king. However, all the stories agree on some basic facts. (1) The oba of Lagos came from Benin. (2) The Idejo are descendants of Oduduwa. (3) The Oba of Lagos owns no land, except for the palace (Iga Idungaran). The Idejo own the land of lagos (Onikoyi owns Ikoyi, Ojora owns Ijora, Oniru own Iru [Victoria Island+Maroko], etc). Usually, when there's a war in lagos, the war chiefs, who came from Benin with the Oba would stay and fight, while the Idejo would retire to their lands. The dual nature of the origin of lagos has caused a lot of controversy in the past. Some chiefs have declared that the Oba has only limited authority over them, either because (1) they were also kings in Benin (eg Obanikoro), or (2) because they see the Oba as being merely a mediator. 4 Likes 7 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 4:28pm On May 14, 2016 |
Rayhutar:Go and find out who Olofin Ogunfuminire's father was. That will answer your question. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 4:18pm On May 14, 2016 |
Rayhutar:Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha You've done so badly that I've decided to have pity on you and help you. You are mixing up Awori and Egun (Ogwu)! Go and find out the difference between Awori and Egun, then find out who Olofin Ogunfiminire's father was. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 4:14pm On May 14, 2016 |
ArmedRobber:That funny guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Everything he has posted today is complete and utter rubbish. Imagine him saying that Benin gave Lagos to Britain after a battle in 1851. The british invasion of Benin didn't occur until 1897! British influence in Lagos began with the Lagos Civil War (Kosoko vs Akitoye) and the treaty of cessation was signed between Dosunmu and the british. He has probably never even heard of Olofin. Anyway, I'll respond to his rubbish tonight. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 4:09pm On May 14, 2016 |
hardbody:Five Cowrie Bridge is the bridge from Falomo to Victoria Island. They both go over Five Cowrie Creek. Independence Bridge has existed for a very long time (it was a wooden bridge at a point in time), but it was rebuilt just before independence, hence the name Independence Bridge. Five Cowrie Bridge (aka Falomo Bridge) was built in the 1970s. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 3:42pm On May 14, 2016 |
Rayhutar:By the way, did you say that the british defeated Benin in 1851 or 1897??  What battle was that? I see that you haven't answered my previous questions. Anyway, I will give you a full response (with historical documents, pictures, names, dates, etc) when I get home this evening. 1 Like |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 12:13pm On May 14, 2016 |
Rayhutar:Hahahahahahahahahahahaha This is so funny! What do you know about: 1) The Lagos Civil War of 1845-1851? 2) The treaty of cessation of August 6, 1861? 3) The Idejo? 4) The Popo Aguda? 5) The Saros? People just make things up and try and pass it off as genuine history. 12 Likes 3 Shares |
| Car Talk › Re: FRSC Pulled Me Over Twice Today To Check My Tires by naptu2: 7:54am On May 14, 2016 |
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| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:32am On May 14, 2016 |
ifyalways:Independence Bridge. 2 Likes |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:07am On May 14, 2016 |
10) Ogun River The Ogun River has its source in the Old Oyo National Park, in the Saki area of northern Oyo. It flows through Ogun State before emptying into the Lagos Lagoon in northern Lagos State. The river is dammed at two points along its course, the Ikere Gorge Dam in northern Oyo and the Oyan Dam in Abeokuta. There is sometimes flooding in the Ikorodu area of Lagos when the Ogun State authorities open the Oyan Dam in order to reduce pressure on it. The worst case of flooding occurred in October 2010 when the water washed away a bridge on Ikorodu Road and hundreds of people had to be evacuated. A committee has been set up by the Lagos and Ogun State governments to ensure that the destruction caused by the release of water from the Oyan Dam is reduced. The Ogun State Government would inform the Lagos State Government before opening the dam and the Lagos State Government will evacuate people in the area and take necessary steps to ensure that the effects of the release of excess water from the dam is minimised. The Ogun River flows beneath both the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Ikorodu Road and past the Alagbado, Ojodu and Magodo areas of Lagos. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:06am On May 14, 2016*. Modified: 9:15am On May 14, 2016 |
9) Lekki Leisure Lake: The Lekki Leisure Lake is a small body of water that lies between the first and second roundabouts in Lekki. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow beach. The beach was previously surrounded by shanties, but the shanties were demolished (the people living in them were moved to Lekki Beach) and the beach was redeveloped. Satellite picture of Lekki Leisure Lake. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13179219_1731492963774670_7255092778348593771_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=3b64da584396f404f141534938cf4701&oe=57A1DE08 Picture of Lekki Leisure Lake. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13230253_1732901013633865_138585649636046435_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=57adcfc1c82151755e5a38c3bc193397&oe=57A8FA54 1 Like |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:04am On May 14, 2016 |
8 ) Kuramo Waters: Kuramo Waters is that body of water that lies between Eko Hotel and the Atlantic Ocean on Victoria Island. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow sandbar. The Kuramo Waters lagoon was originally a freshwater lagoon, but in recent years a lot of salt water enters the lagoon during the rainy season, due to the erosion of the sandbar that separates it from the Atlantic. The situation was made worse by the huge ocean surge of 2012. Kuramo Beach was the site of many shanties, entertainment centres, night clubs, brothels and drug sellers. It was one of the main red light sections of Victoria Island. The Lagos State Government demolished the shanties and redeveloped the beach after the 2012 ocean surge. Map of Kuramo Waters. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13147846_1731260137131286_964117324770776815_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13131631_1731262947131005_7221802561652051134_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13147441_1731263733797593_498790516365275850_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13220797_1731264027130897_8267897164871331079_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Picture of Kuramo Waters (left) and the Atlantic Ocean from Eko Hotel. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13147635_1731409457116354_2574537449369671933_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 4 Likes |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:03am On May 14, 2016 |
7) Ologe Lagoon: Ologe Lagoon is in the Ojo area of Lagos. Its neighbours are the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) and the Agbara Industrial Estate (in Ogun State). It lies between the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Atlantic Ocean. Map of Ologe Lagoon. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13139179_1731109127146387_8541523474347780132_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=76d307b4c304d07b07dc2f0ab0990ef8&oe=57A3DEED https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13179431_1731109647146335_5770033496436355595_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=906decfa2aa966281046c96419384a6f&oe=579AC3EC 1 Like 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:02am On May 14, 2016 |
6) Lekki Lagoon: The Lekki Lagoon is on the eastern border of Lagos State and Ogun State. It is bordered by Epe and Ibeju Lekki on the Lagos side and Iwopin on the Ogun side. It is connected to the Lagos Lagoon via a narrow channel. There are two major islands on the lagoon. They are Refuge (Asaforiji) Island and Ita Oko Island. Ita Oko Island was the site of Tekunle Prison, a secret prison that was used by the government from the 1950s till the 1980s. Chief Obafemi Awolowo was detained at the prison in the 1960s. The prison was converted to a rehabilitation centre for destitutes and area boys in the early 2000s. Map of Lekki Lagoon. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13138828_1731108893813077_3571260200583591786_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=41f7a335378bad54676f6a323220ea6a&oe=57E065A8 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13226669_1731443247112975_1335950010820230997_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=878ed44dc9b5ebe32cb9ea1455f2c1dc&oe=57DF97F3 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:01am On May 14, 2016*. Modified: 8:47am On May 14, 2016 |
5) Badagry Creek: Badagry Creek is a creek that flows from Benin Republic into Commodore Channel in Lagos. It is also known as Porto Novo Creek. Badagry Creek is bordered by Apapa, Ajegunle, Kirikiri, Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin, Satellite Town, Navy Town, Nigerian Navy Air Station, Ojo, Badagry, etc. There are many islands on the creek, including Tin Can Island and Snake Island. The last third of the creek is usually very busy. Cargo ships ply the creek to and from the Tin Can Island and Apapa ports, oil tankers ply the creek to and from the various oil jetties on the creek and ferries take people to and from the Mile 2 jetty. There is also a ship repair and dry dock facility on Snake Island. Pleasure boats also ply the creek, to and from the Apapa Boat Club and the Nigerian Navy Sailing Club. The old Badagry slave port and museum is on Badagry Creek. Badagry Creek has its source in Lake Nokoue in Benin Republic and empties into the Atlantic Ocean via the Commodore Channel. Map of Badagry Creek. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13139124_1731109847146315_4231401165605357300_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=afeb969cdc666588b38944312d40d1f4&oe=57E5E532 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13151693_1731109723812994_6929433070197100897_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=457fc1d870c753ef24c104a8ffbfedbb&oe=579BD567 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13119776_1731107903813176_1197177541263813373_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13147321_1731103653813601_8420909675136975484_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Snake Island https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3808543777_12237e44b2.jpg Tin Can Island https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13244131_1732896100301023_7175002451230944052_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 The Point Of No Return, Badagry Slave Port on the Badagry Creek. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13178526_1732889970301636_3017112746301044745_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=54fd7fba763372af740fa6f0aeca1f35&oe=579F81FA 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 7:00am On May 14, 2016*. Modified: 7:30am On May 14, 2016 |
4) Commodore Channel: Commodore Channel is the body of water that separates Victoria Island from Apapa. It is also a very busy channel, serving as the gateway into Lagos for ships coming from outside Nigeria. The Commodore Channel also has very important facilities on its banks. These include the Atlas Cove jetty (the largest jetty in Lagos for the reception of petroleum products), Tarkwa Bay Beach, the Nigerian Navy Dockyard (on Victoria Island), Bonny Cantonment (army base), Federal Palace Hotel, Apapa Port and the Beecroft Point lighthouse. Map of Commodore Channel. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13131530_1731108460479787_6676101366827952019_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13217542_1731108540479779_8006767029178543074_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Commodore Channel at the point at which it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Eko Atlantic City is on the right and Tarkwa Bay is on the left. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13112915_1731410220449611_6941664438913746678_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Commodore Channel and Federal Palace Hotel. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13179422_1731425757114724_973745925267678953_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=ee0dbb82755bb9fc1ee6f62a587c31ab&oe=57D9CA14 Tarkwa Bay Beach. www.nairaland.com/attachments/2284615_tarkwabaylagos_jpegdf9cb1bdfda831986bcd1186932c7b99 Lighthouse at Beecroft Point on Commodore Channel. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13178923_1731426307114669_396133596351995716_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=ed3e3268746454658b44bf5e40ee97a2&oe=579E4758 7 Likes 2 Shares |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 6:59am On May 14, 2016 |
3) Elegbeta Channel: The Elegbeta Channel is the body of water that separates the Marina business district from the Apapa industrial and port district. It is bordered by the Apapa Port, NNS Beecroft (Nigerian Navy), Marina, etc. It is one of the busiest waterways in Lagos. Large ships from around the world ply the channel on their way to the Apapa Port, Customs Quays (Marina) and the Ijora Wharf. Much smaller ferries transport passengers from Apapa and other parts of Lagos to Marina, while Nigerian Navy warships and patrol boats also ply the channel on their way to patrol the nation's coastline. The Lagos Yacht Club (at Onikan) is at the beginning of the channel (where Five Cowrie Creek empties into the Elegbeta Channel), there is a marine police station at Marina and the National Inland Waterway Authority also has an office at Marina. Map of Elegbeta Channel. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13217361_1731104487146851_5275314178074350950_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Sail boats (from the Lagos Yacht Club) and a cargo ship on the Elegbeta Channel. Behind them are the tall buildings on the Marina. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/51976_488182397789_2405037_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 The Sunborne Yacht Hotel on the Elegbeta. Channel. Behind it are Freeman House (Shell Headquarters), Stallion Plaza (Union Bank) and UBA Building. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/54428_489006682789_4441647_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Marina-Apapa ferry (Texas Connection Ferries) on the Elegbeta Channel. [img]http://naijachronicles.files./2013/02/floatingmolue.jpg?w=300&h=199[/img] Elegbeta Channel and Marina. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/34709_477787502789_1689242_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=af84e60d0351dc91d292bf7f353f9d2b&oe=57E71D96 Sailboats on the Elegbeta Channel and Necom House (Net Building). https://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/topstar_01/LagosHarbour.jpg Necom House, General Hospital Marina and the Elegbeta Channel. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13112975_1731426133781353_4132266589058157723_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 2 Likes |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 6:58am On May 14, 2016*. Modified: 8:06am On May 14, 2016 |
2) Five Cowrie Creek: This is a small river that separates Ikoyi/Lagos Island from Victoria Island/Lekki. Its source is the Lagos Lagoon and it empties into Lagos Harbour/Elegbeta Channel just beyond Independence Bridge. It is bordered on the Victoria Island/Lekki side by Bonny Cantonment, Walter Carrington Crescent, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Sandfill, Lekki Expressway and Lekki Phase 1. On the Ikoyi/Lagos Island side, it is bordered by Banana Island, Alexander Avenue, Queens Drive, Falomo, Raymond Njoku Street, Ademola Street, Awolowo Road and Onikan. There are three bridges across Five Cowrie Creek. They are Independence Bridge, Five Cowrie Bridge (aka Falomo Bridge) and Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge. The Lagos Motor Boat Club (Awolowo Road), the Aquamarine Boat Club (Civic Centre), the Fiki Boat Club (Law School) and the BICS Garden Boat Club (Lekki Phase 1) all have jetties on the Five Cowrie Creek and there are therefore a lot of pleasure boats, speed boats and small yachts that ply Five Cowrie Creek. You can often see the Nire Prest Lunch And Dinner Cruise, Dangote's yacht (Mariya) and Otedola's yacht (Nana) on the creek. The Marine Police Headquarters (Awolowo Road) is also on the creek. Map of Five Cowrie Creek. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13217455_1731108143813152_4925675018993766601_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13217073_1731108270479806_288023557253750721_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Five Cowrie Creek. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13077034_1731425967114703_697245006937222399_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=83aa1e39aaf763057dd997d3010106ec&oe=57A10257 Five Cowrie Creek, Oriental Hotel, etc. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/69427_489005507789_2865611_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=f934e39533aaee5603c17ce88cd6a72e&oe=579A2D95 https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/55188_489005922789_2188131_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 Five Cowrie Creek, Civic Centre, 1004, etc. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74152_489910922789_2722418_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=68b410bc0cb09f4a48f81423b2984166&oe=57AB66EB View of Five Cowrie Creek from Independence Bridge. https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/72718_491165527789_3676714_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=14e931cbf7dd028f8884b1e3d1ec5e77&oe=57DC4EA2 The Nire Prest on Five Cowrie Creek. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/1619435_10152249345902790_121646299_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=0e062818286eaecdf7ddc038131592b4&oe=57E01890 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Nairaland General › Re: Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 6:57am On May 14, 2016 |
1) Lagos Lagoon: This is the largest body of fresh water in Lagos. It is bordered by Ikorodu (Ibeshe, Baiyeku, Ikorodu Port, Ikorodu Industrial Estate, etc), Ketu, Oworonshoki, Bariga, University of Lagos (Yaba), Makoko, Ebute Metta, Ilubirin (Lagos Island), Osborne Foreshore (Ikoyi), Park View Estate, Banana Island, Lekki Phase 1, Victoria Garden City, Ajah, Langbasa, etc. Ferries ply the lagoon, taking passengers to and from jetties in Ikorodu, Ajah (Oke-Ira), Lekki, Osborne Road, Oworonshoki, etc. Barges also ply the lagoon, carrying goods from the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports to the Ikorodu Port/NPA Lighter Terminal. Map of Lagos Lagoon. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/13173235_1731106093813357_4872485590186129556_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9 A canoe on the Lagos Lagoon, with the Third Mainland Bridge in the background. [img]http://naijachronicles.files./2013/02/third-mainland-bridge.jpg[/img] 5 Likes |
| Nairaland General › Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks And Other Waterways In Lagos. by naptu2(op): 6:57am On May 14, 2016 |
Lagos is known as the "land of aquatic splendour" because of the many lagoons, creeks, rivers and other waterways in the state. The state got its name from these bodies of water. The word Lagos means lakes in portuguese. The portuguese came to Lagos and saw many creeks and lagoons and believed that they were lakes and therefore named the place "lakes" (Lagos). The original name of the kingdom is Eko. The biggest and most famous body of freshwater in Lagos is the Lagos Lagoon. It's so famous that many people believe that all major waterways in Lagos are part of the Lagos Lagoon. This is not true. Therefore this thread contains descriptions and pictures of all the major freshwater bodies in Lagos. 7 Likes 4 Shares |
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| Politics › Re: Petrol Would Sell N99.38 Per Litre Without Subsidy – PPPRA (may 2, 2016) by naptu2: 8:15am On May 13, 2016 |
According to the template, the expected open market price is the actual price of the product without subsidy and it was based on the current exchange rate of N197 to a dollar.http://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/202792-petrol-sell-n99-38-per-litre-without-subsidy-pppra.html 3. The meeting also noted that the main reason for the current problem is the inability of importers of petroleum products to source foreign exchange at the official rate due to the massive decline of foreign exchange earnings of the federal government. As a result, private marketers have been unable to meet their approximate 50% portion of total national supply of PMS. 2. All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product.https://www.nairaland.com/3099487/press-statement-fuel-subsidy-removal 6 Likes |
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