Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Following(m): 6:51pm On May 08, 2015 |
basilo101:
U didn't study geography. Calabar is more south eastern dan any of d south eastern states u kw b4. geography is not about location only, u talk about the tribal similarities to the zone attached to it, the political stability of that place in the zone among other beyond your eye factors, and I believe it is better a south south city |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by ceejayluv(m): 6:55pm On May 08, 2015 |
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so geographically north-east is now east? and north-east is a geopolitical coinage. I guess u got A1 in Nigerian geography... thanks goodness Of course maiduguri is East of Nigeria,, specifically in the North East 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by oneeast: 6:57pm On May 08, 2015 |
Anambra is the place. . ![wink](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/wink.png)
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Kingsasian(m): 7:02pm On May 08, 2015 |
Kizmarty: i just wait make i nor see warri before...we for wear one pant fight for here oga mi where have u been? |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by themodernman: 7:04pm On May 08, 2015 |
dalyricist: 5. Minna
Located in the west central part of Nigeria, Minna is a quiet and loveable commercial city. This beautiful town was a collection point for agricultural produce way back then. According to history, Minna was a labour camp for railway construction and this led to the gradual development of the town to now a major commercial city. The populace in this area are involved in all sorts of farming. This town is not densely populated and it has a blend of several cultures and life styles. Minna has some notable tourist sites to her name amongst which are the Gurara falls, Baro port (which was used in the colonial days for transport), The Wushishi Transway engine (First railway Locomotive engine and others like Kainji lake national park that is not so far from the city. Electricity is very constant because of the proximity of the Kainji Dam to the town. Food, accommodation, transport and general life style here is quite affordable.
6. Enugu
Popularly known as ‘coal city’, a pseudonym that was given to Enugu due to its mining activities.. Located at the south-eastern part of Nigeria, it’s the state capital of Enugu. It’s described as one of the oldest urban areas within the region. Her populace are involved in agriculture, besides the mining of coal and other solid minerals. Enugu is loved by so many not just for ‘coal’ but for its notable tourist destinations like Nike Holiday Resort, Iva Valley (coal mine) and the famous Nmanwu Cultural Festival. The road network here is well designed with so many state of the art buildings (complexes and malls). In general, it is highly commercialised and life in Enugu is like living on a fast lane.
7. Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is a coastal city with scenic shorelines. This city as described by tourist is a “centre of black jewel (oil)”. It is known as the Garden city because of its greenery and aesthetic parks within the metropolis. This city is the state capital of Rivers located in the south- south region of Nigeria. This town is known for its level of commerce as far back as 1912 due to the presence of the sea port (used for exports). This city is densely populated and full of industrial activities. It is home to so many multinational companies, most of which are affiliated to oil and gas. Port-Harcourt city is loved for numerous reasons but most for its wealth as a result of oil. She is home to many tourist sites such as Sea Ports, Isaac Boro Park, Monument of Jaja, Bony Island, Ifoko Beach, the oil refineries, the tourist beach etc. The standard of living here is high and this spans across food, shelter and clothing. The city is well known for its lively and dynamic nightlife.
8. Uyo
Once adjudged the neatest city in Nigeria, Uyo is a cool, calm, classy and serene destination. Also in South-eastern Nigeria, it is the capital of Akwa Ibom, a major oil producing state in the country. The city is loved for its peace and serenity among other things. Although life in Uyo is quite expensive, people don’t mind because of the low crime and crisis rate. The inhabitants are predominantly farmers and traders. With the increased level of infrastructural growth and human development, Uyo is definitely a place to look out for. The Ibom connection and Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Ibom Tropicana Resort and other projects under construction are some of the soon to be bubbling spots in the area.
9. Kano
The city of Kano is the capital of Kano state in Northern Nigeria. The second largest city in Nigeria, Kano is the second major seat of the Hausas/Fulanis, the other being Sokoto. Kano is an ancient city and is the pride of most Northerners. The city boasts an international airport and a number of tourist attractions including Bagauda Lake/Tiga Lake Resort Man-made, Tourist Camp, Audu Bako Zoo, Gidan Makama Museum Monument/Museum and Kofar Mata Dyeing Pit among others. The major festival is the Durbar festival hosted by the Emir of Kano to mark and celebrate the two annual Muslim festivals Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid al- Adha. The majority of the populace are farmers which is no surprise since Kano is considered the most extensively irrigated with over 3 million hectares of land suitable for cultivation.
10. Warri It’s one of the biggest cities In Delta state. Located on the Lower Niger/ Delta coast line. Its not the state capital but it’s more popular and has a lot of history compared to Asaba the capital. Its an old town known for oil production and the presence of the traditional kingdom Warri, dated back as far as the 15th and 16th century. Its a port town that has a lot of industrial activities (oil and steel). People from this notable town are called wafarians, known for business and tourism. The presence of oil has a ripple effect on its commerce. Tourism here is huge as tourist are exposed to attractions like the palace of the Olu of Warri, Nama palace, Koko Red Mangrove Swamp, Effurun Garden Park, beaches and resorts.
11. Lagos
It’s the most populous city in according to population census. It is also known as the economic capital of Nigeria. This mega city is separated by water bodies into two main parts (Island and Mainland). It is located in the south-western part of Nigeria. Lagos is known for commerce, filled with industries from all economic sectors. The road network is next to none and it boasts of a good number of tall buildings and sky scrappers. The nightlife in this city is as busy as the day, painted with a lot malls, clubs, restaurants and bars. Visitors will always have a first class experience in terms of buying and selling. Lagos has local and international markets of all kind. The coastline makes Lagos a ravishing beauty!
12. Ilorin
Ilorin is a very interesting city. It’s a city that has not really being in the lime light but is surprisingly one of the largest cities in Nigeria. The capital of Kwara, Ilorin is located in the North Central region of the country. As quiet as Ilorin seems, it has an international cargo airport, a 20,000 capacity stadium and the only standard base ball Court in West Africa. Ilorin is also home to several prominent “learned” men and women as the legal profession is really strong there. Ilorin is blessed with several natural resources and the standard of living is affordable. Pottery and traditional textile industry among others are thriving businesses there also. Tourist attractions in the area include the Esie museum and the stately Sobi Hill; and that is why it is one of the most loved cities in Nigeria.
Before some people finish mi Read well, no just run bash MI. No particular order....
Am yoruba Na lagos I dey stay I know sey one day I go settle down for Akwa-Ibom. |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Idrismusty97(m): 7:10pm On May 08, 2015 |
Sorry the list is trash without Kaduna. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:12pm On May 08, 2015 |
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obudu isn't in Calabar oh Please edit it. |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Mogten(m): 7:12pm On May 08, 2015 |
Where's Kaduna on that list? 1 Like |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Missmossy(f): 7:17pm On May 08, 2015 |
Not true! |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by dalyricist: 7:23pm On May 08, 2015 |
Missmossy: Not true! I don't need ur validation ![tongue](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/tongue.png) Missmossy: Not true! I don't need ur validation |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:32pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:36pm On May 08, 2015 |
Kingsasian: oga mi where have u been? oga i just dey oo...exam dey knock my door,i just say make i kari eye put for book small |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by safarigirl(f): 7:40pm On May 08, 2015 |
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so geographically north-east is now east? and north-east is a geopolitical coinage. I guess u got A1 in Nigerian geography... thanks goodness my friend stop exposing your ifnorance and make proper use of the net. North East is geographically NORTH....go and look at the map of Nigeria and you'll know Cross River is even more to the East than Imo....argh! Ignorant people just provoke me. Use Google for once abd save yourself the embarrassment of sounding silly on an international forum |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Funjosh(m): 7:40pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Mannylex(m): 7:43pm On May 08, 2015 |
Calabar and Uyo are South-South states, not South-East...
Have no fear; Mannylex is here |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Funjosh(m): 7:44pm On May 08, 2015 |
Nicepoker: Op obudu cattle range is not in calabar. That place is in obanliku LGA of cross river. State. U will use 4 to 5 hours from calabar to get there. Its. Even closer to cameroon. More closer to Vandekyia in Benue State than Calabar self. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:44pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by safarigirl(f): 7:45pm On May 08, 2015 |
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geography is not about location only, u talk about the tribal similarities to the zone attached to it, the political stability of that place in the zone among other beyond your eye factors, and I believe it is better a south south city oh Lord, you're really as d-umb as I thought. Oga, according to GEOGRAPHY, a subject I'm now sure you have -12 knowledge about, what you d-umb Nigerians call South South is actually the EAST....all these factors you mention are inconsequential. Jamaica is in North America, but they share more similarities with Africans, by your logic, I suppose North America should really be called Africa huh? Go school abeg 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Funjosh(m): 7:47pm On May 08, 2015 |
Drsheddy: Where is DEKINA and LOKOJA?
They are in Kogi state sir ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Yasirarafat: 7:48pm On May 08, 2015 |
why nOt including ThE Land of bEauty
YOLA |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by mrmax1(m): 8:02pm On May 08, 2015 |
adegunahmed: RUBBISH. LAGOS 1st. all villagers want to visit. I'm very sure u didn't read tru cos if u did u wudnt av written wat u wrote. The guy said no particular order followed, he just named the cities randomly. 1 Like |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:04pm On May 08, 2015 |
Please remove Jos from the list... |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by TheOnlyWiseMan: 8:09pm On May 08, 2015 |
Leoninedreams: What about Owerri? I suppose the OP hasn't gone anywhere! I'm not surprised a bit, the OP said he's a YO-ROBBER man. Imagine a beautiful city of Owerri dumped for scrappy Ibadan. |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by dalyricist: 8:22pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by dalyricist: 8:23pm On May 08, 2015 |
TheOnlyWiseMan:
I'm not surprised a bit, the OP said he's a YO-ROBBER man. Imagine a beautiful city of Owerri dumped for scrappy Ibadan. TheOnlyWiseMan:
I'm not surprised a bit, the OP said he's a YO-ROBBER man. Imagine a beautiful city of Owerri dumped for scrappy Ibadan. Y una no dey use una head huh U no read d article Nxt time, read n understand first.... Beautiful owerri indeed... U guys even tink na to just go snap one fine ouse cum dey make noise ![](/faces/huh.png) Seriously?? ![embarassed](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/embarassed.png) TheOnlyWiseMan:
I'm not surprised a bit, the OP said he's a YO-ROBBER man. Imagine a beautiful city of Owerri dumped for scrappy Ibadan. TheOnlyWiseMan:
I'm not surprised a bit, the OP said he's a YO-ROBBER man. Imagine a beautiful city of Owerri dumped for scrappy Ibadan. Y una no dey use una head huh U no read d article Nxt time, read n understand first.... Beautiful owerri indeed... U guys even tink na to just go snap one fine ouse cum dey make noise ![](/faces/huh.png) Seriously?? |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:26pm On May 08, 2015 |
SOME CITIES ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THERE. NIGER DELTA STATES ARE IN THE SOUTH SOUTH AND PART OF SOUTH EAST. UYO AND CALABAR ARE S.S. AM A PH 2ND SON AND THE PLACE IS PEACEFUL AND HOME 4 ALL. |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by 40dogzz(m): 8:29pm On May 08, 2015 |
J town is the illest. kd too is cool. |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by bastien: 8:32pm On May 08, 2015 |
dalyricist:
Av spent over 25yrs in lag
Of cos, u no read d article Obviously lol Abeg summarize am |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by TheOnlyWiseMan: 8:32pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by dalyricist: 8:36pm On May 08, 2015 |
TheOnlyWiseMan:
Before you start making noise about Ibadan, please show us the land scape, not pictures taken from moon. Go n read d article, padi |
Re: 12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria by Mbediogu(m): 8:40pm On May 08, 2015 |
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Calabar does not host the ranch. There are seeparated by about an hour's drive. They are in the same State you mean. |