Over 20,000 tourists are expected at the Christmas in Badagry (CiB) celebration driven by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with CiB 2.0. The event is to mark the 181st Christmas anniversary in Nigeria. Project Manager of the forthcoming CiB, Olufemi Iroko, at a news conference in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, to unveil the programmes […]
By Mutiat Alli The road trip from Ikeja GRA to Badagry took about approximately 3hours on a weekend with lesser traffic congestion. Badagry is a city on the outskirt of Lagos State, Nigeria. In the early days of civilization, Christianity started in Nigeria from the city of Badagry. Christmas was first celebrated in 1842 under […]
A coalition of women groups under the aegis of Badagry Women Development Forum (BWDF) on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against incessant rape incidents in the country. READ ALSO: Housemaids defile employer’s daughters with fingers, sticks The women, with T-shirts and placards condemning rape and violence against girls, marched through the streets of Badagry and […]
A driver, George Augustine on Friday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly driving recklessly and causing the death of two customs officers on lawful duty. The police charged Augustine with three counts of manslaughter, reckless driving and driving without driver’s licence. He, however, pleaded not guilty. READ ALSO: The […]
The Federal Government has appointed Prof. Lateef Ayeleru as Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, said in a statement that the appointment, which took effect from Jan. 10, 2020, was for a single term of five years. READ ALSO: Sex-for-grade: Exam Ethics send list of […]
Most of the petroleum stations in Badagry communities have closed as the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers of Nigeria (NUPENG) suspended distribution of fuel to the city. Mr Tayo Aboyeji, Chairman, South-West Chapter of the union told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that the suspension was due to harassment […]
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured its customers in Agbara and Badagry communities of improved electricity supply. READ ALSO: EKEDC equips 246, 587 customers with prepaid meters Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi gave the assurance at the Customer Engagement and Town Hall Meeting held in Agbara with customers and community leader representatives on Saturday. Fadeyibi […]
Some candidates from Badagry who were preparing for the forthcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) expressed joy on Saturday as JAMB suspended the National Identification Number (NIN) registration. They spoke in separate interviews that it was a welcome development. Breaking: JAMB suspends NIN for 2020 UTME, Direct Entry registrations Reports that some of the […]
Ibadan – Fun seekers at various fun spots in Ibadan metropolis, including Agodi Gardens and Palms Mall, Ring Road, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to do its best to up the ante of governance and improve the economy in 2020. They made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Badagry (Lagos State) – Ms Abisola Olusanya, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Agriculture has decried the low production of coconuts in Badagry, Lagos. Olusanya spoke at the Celebration of 2019 Coconut Festival tagged “Agunfest” held at Suntan Beach, Badagry on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babatunde Hunpe, has decried the seizure of Coconuts and incessant harassment of traders by men of the Nigeria Customs Service. Hunpe spoke on Friday in Badagry on the Oct. 27 seizure of Coconuts from some traders by custom officials at Agbara check point. On […]
An unemployed man, Jamiu Ogungbe, who allegedly disrupted a vigil, was on Thursday brought before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State. Ogungbe, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Mr Akpan Ikem, told the court that the accused committed the offence with some […]
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State granted N500,000 bail to two men over alleged N419,000 theft. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaya, also ordered the accused – Ahmefula John (45) and Emmanuel Mike (42) – to produce two sureties in like sum. The accused were charged with stealing. The Prosecutor, Akpan Ikem, told […]
The 2018 edition of the annual Badagry Heritage Festival would project the unique traditions and cultures of the Ogu and Awori people to other Nigerians and the international community. Chairman, Badagry Local Government, Mr Olusegun Onilude told news men in Badagry on Wednesday that the festival would also boost trading and other activities of the […]
A 22-year-old man, Abiodun Abayomi, who allegedly stabbed his friend with a broken bottle in the eye at a bar, was on Monday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. The accused, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of assault. A fight broke out at a bar between the two friends […]
Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has subsidized LAKE Rice to the tune of N1.049billion from December 2016 till date, as part of efforts aimed at sustaining food sufficiency and food security in the State. Speaking at the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the third anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration held […]
No fewer than 30 multiple checkpoints on the Mile Two/Badagry Expressway have continued to affect the growth of tourism in the Badagry area of Lagos State. The Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Olusegun Onilude, said disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. He spoke on the sideline […]
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently upgraded three Baales in Ajara kingdom in Badagry Local Government Area of the state to the status of Obaship to the delight of the community. In this interview, the Aholu of Ajara, Agamathen, Aholu Agano Toniyon I who is one of the elevated traditional rulers, speaks on the giant […]
The chairman of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Onilude Olusegun Adeniran has assured residents of the council that they will enjoy the full benefits of democratic rule in 2018 and beyond, as the council leadership was poised to work hard towards meeting the needs of the people. Giving the assurances at the […]
The road trip from Ikeja GRA to Badagry took about approximately 3hours on a weekend with lesser traffic congestion. Badagry is a city on the outskirt of Lagos State, Nigeria. In the early days of civilization, Christianity started in Nigeria from the city of Badagry. Christmas was first celebrated in 1842 under the historical Agia […]
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