10 Nigerian states and their hilarious nicknames
Why call it Abuja or Abj when you can call it something as posh as The Buj?
Recently, on social media, it has been revealed that young people have some interesting names for states in Nigeria.
Here are 10 states in Nigeria and their hilarious abbreviations:
1. Abuja - The Buj
It was apparently culled by the posh young elite in the capital of Nigeria, Abuja. These young, rich youngsters now refer to Abuja as "The Buj”. Hopefully, it sticks.
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2. Calabar - Cali
“I’m off to Cali." I know you are probably thinking of California in the United States, but no, the capital of Cross River State, Calabar, is now referred to as Cali by the youth.
3. Ilorin - Illy
This Snapchat generation has coined an interesting moniker for Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. One would think it’s a much more highbrow area than it actually is.
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4. Zaria - Z town
A fun way to call this academic town in Kaduna State. When you hear anyone say they’re off to Z Town, they are talking about Zaria.
5. Kaduna - Croc City
It is also called KD. Kaduna has many monikers and nicknames, but this particular nickname is because there are a lot of crocodiles in Kaduna.
Of course, there are countless more popular abbreviations like:
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6. Lagos - Lag or Lasgidi
This popular state has been called different names by different people. It goes by Lag, Lasgidi and Eko depending on who is asking.
7. Port Harcourt - PH
This popular state in the South South is one of the fifth largest states in Nigeria, and it goes by the name PH or PHC.
8. Ibadan - Ib
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Ibadan is known as IB for those who are cool and hip and can't be bothered to call the city of brown roofs its full name.
9. Enugu - 042
042 is the defunct NITEL Telephone Area Code for Enugu State, and many people from Enugu call it that.
10. Jos - J Town
It was rapper MI, who was born and bred in Jos Plateau State, who made the name J Town a popular way of referring to Jos.
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