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181st Christmas Celebration: Over 20,000 tourists expected at Badagry

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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

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A travelogue trip to Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

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 […]

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Badagry women protest incessant rape incidents in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

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 […]

Crime

Driver in court for alleged reckless driving, causing death of 2 customs officers

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

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 […]

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FG appoints Prof. Ayeleru Director of French Language Village, Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

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 […]

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Scarcity looms as NUPENG suspends fuel distribution in Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

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 […]

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EKEDC assures customers in Agbara, Badagry of improved supply

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2020 0

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.

Education

Badagry residents jubilate as JAMB suspends use of NIN for 2020 UTME

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2020 0

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

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Fun seekers want improved economy, better governance in 2020

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2020 0

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) […]

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Sanwo-Olu’s aides decry low production of coconuts in Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

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 […]

Agriculture

Lawmaker decries Coconuts seizure by Customs in Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

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 […]

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Jobless man in court over alleged breach of peace

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2018 0

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 […]

Crime

Court slams N500,000 bail on 2 men over N419,000 theft

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

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 […]

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2018 Badagry Heritage Festival to showcase indigenous cultures

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

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 […]

Crime

Man, 22, allegedly stabs friend at pub, gets N100, 000 bail

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2018 0

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 […]

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Lagos spends N1.04b on Lake rice subsidy in 3 years

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2018 0

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 […]

Tourism

Over 30 checkpoints affecting tourism growth in Badagry- LG boss

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

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 […]

Interviews

Ambode has done well for us, but he can do more -Aholu of Ajara Agamathen

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2018 0

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 […]

Politics

We have big plans for Badagry council in 2018 and beyond, says Adeniran

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

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 […]

Tourism

Want to know more about history? Visit Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

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 […]