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DanielsParker:
no Enugu? I'll pass

Enugu is at number 30.

naptu2:
1) Lagos

Flag of the Colony of Lagos (1886 – February 16th, 1906)

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45832_1453251388265497_5699001481117775260_n.jpg?oh=94ef5f7206430982fce21bdee76058ae&oe=5A4BA426

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).
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22089367_1967475150176449_7446871674201263331_n.jpg?oh=72efc668b11e43b9b4bd981045373bdd&oe=5A4C1A4C

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Federal Capital Territory Lagos (1960-1967)

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1551462_1453252154932087_8785473790672677145_n.jpg?oh=84ccf68fc1114ac792dc94fc37a24788&oe=5A548CE5

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Lagos State flag 1967-present

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10461620_1453252164932086_4429110938688409308_n.jpg?oh=746aba6301aecb5bb787f4c3042fcfa9&oe=5A415D69

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Lagos State coat of arms
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10405296_1453252174932085_5534377436463282025_n.jpg?oh=f79baf7bca0ab7003394d2d26571335a&oe=5A3D93F4

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.

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15094985_1813861208871178_7667731396390962515_n.jpg?oh=b5b0756bca09293dc4bd56ba14555c2d&oe=5A4D4AD9

That is not the flag of lagos

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?

Haaaaaa..... #LALASTICLALA you tried..... Every oya clap 4 him......

good one......how I wish they can practice what those coats are saying ............

Haaaaaa..... #LALASTICLALA you tried oooo..... Everybody oya clap 4 him jor......

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naptu2:
24) Borno
Borno State flag
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10511153_1453253504931952_7070858077222599775_n.jpg?oh=11b7f365ed1780a1a111054c09f13d0d&oe=5A445789

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Borno State Government logo.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10389355_1514717495452219_6384865863520490362_n.jpg?oh=f1c3eb24aa4c9d7d2ed860cdcf219808&oe=5A811E63

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Borno State monument.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10390916_1516376338619668_4741633755006602045_n.jpg?oh=6fc5057bf27382259b5a9d7ddbdf0d19&oe=5A4CE737

Borno Home of Peace? Irony of life

bullbull:
That is not the flag of lagos

Fake flag

naptu2:
26) Benue
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21768056_1965593940364570_5381766881930857275_n.jpg?oh=9e24a824b75bf5d03e30b0850ba3b04e&oe=5A852FD0

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10393886_1453253528265283_4427199350418055653_n.jpg?oh=e17178a24e453d70b68f37db41db58e9&oe=5A4B7F8A

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10468648_1453253544931948_2389307204307634685_n.jpg?oh=cc1effc279db03904fd6cee7b2955a81&oe=5A437C19

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10522473_1453253564931946_6719573745587953141_n.jpg?oh=8a0a0ce7984fdf8f7abc3ed49e912865&oe=5A43763D

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15095084_1816550401935592_5404760597752798834_n.jpg?oh=26d4c157c909bff7d0289689b3a22eb6&oe=5A4FDD88

Flood basket of the Nation!!! Lol

naptu2:
24) Borno
Borno State flag
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10511153_1453253504931952_7070858077222599775_n.jpg?oh=11b7f365ed1780a1a111054c09f13d0d&oe=5A445789

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Borno State Government logo.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10389355_1514717495452219_6384865863520490362_n.jpg?oh=f1c3eb24aa4c9d7d2ed860cdcf219808&oe=5A811E63

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Borno State monument.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10390916_1516376338619668_4741633755006602045_n.jpg?oh=6fc5057bf27382259b5a9d7ddbdf0d19&oe=5A4CE737

home of peace is now home of war.
God help us.

And you say states are not moving forward? When some of the logos are like Babalawo logos.

naptu2:
2) Osun

Osun State flag

https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10464388_1453252278265408_891140985293562546_n.jpg?oh=669b92792c0da444ffbaa1b2f2829476&oe=5A80D052


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
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10514718_1453252298265406_6036800838105361221_n.jpg?oh=61eb4c477d62c3cec6b0b2edd0e4dd0b&oe=5A446CD7

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

The two elephants in the Coat of Arms symbolises 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 this 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
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10389997_1514717975452171_173666802183685174_n.jpg?oh=9a0b6e3a7d47d88e1cf2bc00c24a1940&oe=5A4A6F35

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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

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You can see the Osun State coat of arms in the seal behind the governor.
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15085618_1815034942087138_2740997254359534927_n.jpg?oh=1ce2889108683fc9eb1d3559a01afd26&oe=5A44B6EF

Dirty Governor

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naptu2:
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

Fake


Stop telling lies. There was nothing like southern. Nigeria..

We had just nigeria

We had west and East and north.. No time in history did we have southern. Nigeria..

And in 1966.. Central. Nigeria was created..

Beautiful, insightful and educative. Thank you Op.

The major thing here is that each people try to embody their values and pride into their own.

Now, my question: is Borno still "home of peace"?
As in, sincerely??

bullbull:
Fake


Stop telling lies. There was nothing like southern. Nigeria..

We had just nigeria

We had west and East and north.. No time in history did we have southern. Nigeria..

And in 1966.. Central. Nigeria was created..

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

Proudly Ondo,
Proudly Nigerian

Nice work

Naptu2,ipobs aren't Nigerians, they are immigrants from ivory coast.In the Spirit of celebration, we might consider them back as prodigal sons.*Jump fence into Buratai house*

selflover:
Smh

Smh over wat!

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"?

Op you have done well
Mynd44 abeg one bottle for you after the campaign today ;DD
Thread reminds me of Ademusiwas' famous thread onWestern Nigeria

Naptu,
The first symbol of Lagos under colony depicts elephant, two palm trees and hilly landscape.

What were the white people thinking? Were they blind? No where on that symbol showed water, instead hills...is that how Lagos was on their arrival?

Bunch of looneys!

bullbull:
Fake


Stop telling lies. There was nothing like southern. Nigeria..

We had just nigeria

We had west and East and north.. No time in history did we have southern. Nigeria..

And in 1966.. Central. Nigeria was created..

Go back and read your history well, we used to have the northern and southern protectorate. Lord Federick Lugard almagated the southern and northern protectorates in 1914.
Please don't argue blindly

This is one of the best posts on nairaland.

naptu2:
29) Bauchi
https://z-p3-scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10635705_1526593850931250_3498998965520734170_n.jpg?oh=5d183984acb52d22c34b8100b44a7a35&oe=5A7FD089

This writer you too much. Though my concern was for only 4 states; Edo, Cross River, Rivers & Lagos states. This is a brief Nigeria hostory for young Nigerians. Very Educative!

I do thank your effort. Youve put up a good show & tell and is educating. Thanks!

Nice post. U forgot ebonyi state

onyidonaldson:
Nice post. U forgot ebonyi state

Ebonyi State is at number 34.

Borno
Home of peace


Hahahahaha



Nice thread sha