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YouTuber Sparks Outrage After Dismissing Zangbeto/Benin’s Vodun Religion as ‘Fake’
A heated debate has erupted online following a YouTube video by Nigerian travel content creator Steven Ndukwu, after his visit to the Republic of Benin where he filmed and commented extensively on Vodun/Vothun (commonly referred to as Voodo
Mixed Reactions Trail Whingan’s Solar Power Support in Badagry
Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun #Whingan, has announced the deployment of solar inverter power systems to households across Badagry as part of efforts to cushion the effects of un
APC Chairman Ojelabi Calls for Unity as Ojelabi Football Competition Ends in Badagry Division
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, has called on residents of Badagry Division to embrace unity and collective effort as a pathway to sustainable development across the division.
Truck Driver Arrested After Dangerous U-Turn Causes Head-On Crash at Mosafejo–Aradagun axis
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested the driver of an articulated truck following a serious head-on collision with a commercial bus along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. The accident occurred on Tuesday at the
The Cow on the Highway: Joseph Dosu Clears the Air on the Accident That Shook Nigeria
In the history of Nigerian football, few names evoke as much "what if" as #DosuJoseph. The Badagry-born shot-stopper was the hero of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the man who stood between Nigeria and the world’s most lethal strikers
Badagry West Set for Prepaid Meters as Sanwo-Olu Gives Directive, Mixed Reactions Trail Rollout
The Lagos State Government has directed the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to deploy prepaid electricity meters across all communities in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), as part of efforts to improve electr
Lagos Governorship 2027: Ikorodu Monarchs 'Adopts' 'SMA' Ajose as Statewide Royal Consultations Begins
Dr. Samuel Mawuyon #Ajose (SMA), a Lagos State governorship aspirant from Badagry, on Friday, 31 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ayangburen of #Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty Oba Abd’Kabir Adewale Shotobi, as part of hi
Revive Gberefu’s Point of No Return, Igborosun Youth President Urges Lagos Governor
Worry over the prolonged neglect of the historic Point of No Return monument in Gberefu, Badagry, has resurfaced, with a local youth leader appealing to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take urgent steps to restore the site. In an open let
Badagry Student, Jesufolahan, Receives First-Year UNILAG Scholarship, Pens Heart-felt Message to Hon. Whingan
A University of Lagos undergraduate, Master Bello Jesufolahan Elijah, has written a heartfelt letter of appreciation to Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun #Whingan, Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, following the pay
Badagry Local Government Denies ₦200 Daily Levy on POS Operators
The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon. Babatunde Hunpe, has officially debunked claims of a proposed daily levy of ₦200 on Point of Sale (POS) operators within the local government area. In a statement addressing concer
Ogunlende Donates 120 Desks and Chairs to Primary Schools in Badagry-West
Learning conditions have received a boost in Badagry-West LCDA following the donation of 120 desks and chairs to two public primary schools by the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji #Ogunlende. The don
Hunpe, RIKAY, Yahaya Lateef Grace Badagry All Stars FC Logo Unveiling
Badagry All Stars Football Club has launched a new club logo at its annual New Year Get-Together, marking a fresh chapter in the team’s journey and reaffirming its commitment to unity, excellence and grassroots sports development in Badagry
Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Christian Pilgrims to Uphold Faith, Discipline Ahead of Israel–Jordan Trip
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged intending Christian pilgrims from the state to conduct themselves as true ambassadors of Jesus Christ and Lagos State as they prepare for the 2026 pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. Th
Seme Customs Seize Over 200 Bags of Smuggled Rice at Badagry Market
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, has intensified its efforts against rice smuggling, recently raiding a key distribution point at the Badagry market and confiscating over 200 bags of illicit rice. The operation is part of
“Limca Again”: Commuters Raise Alarm After Another Crash on Lagos–Badagry Route
A road traffic accident involving a commercial 18-seater passenger bus occurred on Tuesday near #LimcaBusStop along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, once again raising concerns about road safety on the busy corridor. As of the time of repo
Police Smash Motorcycle Robbery Syndicate After Brutal Attack in Badagry
The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a robbery gang accused of targeting commercial motorcyclists in Badagry, following a violent attack on an okada rider that nearly claimed his life. Operatives of the CP Special Squad 1, led b
Police Uncover Alleged Child Trafficking Hub in Badagry, Rescue Six Children
Badagry has emerged as the focal point of a major police operation that led to the rescue of six children and the arrest of five suspects linked to an alleged child trafficking ring operating along the Ogun–Lagos axis. Security sources s
Badagry Businessman Arraigned Over Alleged ₦18.3m Coconut Seed Fraud
A 43-year-old businessman, Taofik Lawal, has been arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over an alleged ₦18.365 million fraud involving coconut seeds. Lawal, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing a three-co
ASCON Badagry Under Pressure as ASURI Demands Reversal of Terminations
The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) has declared a trade dispute over developments at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry, warning that the situation could escalate into a nationwide strike and
LASU VC Stresses Discipline as Babatunde Hunpe Supports Badagry Students at LASUSBAS Orientation
The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji Bello, has emphasised the importance of discipline, strong character, and high academic performance among students during the 2025/2026 LASUSBAS Orientation Pr
April 1977: When Tradition Met State Power at the Coronation of the Akran of Badagry
A photograph from April 1977 Badagry, taken during Nigeria’s military era, a period when political authority was centralised and traditional institutions were formally affirmed through state recognition. The moment coincided with the cor
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps Recruitment
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency has commenced a fresh recruitment exercise for Neighbourhood Safety Officer Group B positions, offering full-time employment opportuniti
Road Users Speak Out as Agbara Traffic Crisis Worsens on Lagos–Badagry Expressway
The #Agbara stretch of the Lagos–Badagry Expressway has once again come under public scrutiny, with commuters describing it as one of the most distressing travel corridors in Lagos due to prolonged road construction and worsening traffic co
How Multi-Agency Firefighters Contained Dangerous Warehouse Blaze on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
A coordinated response involving multiple emergency agencies successfully brought under control a large-scale fire outbreak at a chemical warehouse along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos, preventing further damage to surrounding industrial f