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LGA in Lagos state
BadagryListen, also spelled Badagri, (Gun: Gbagli) is a coastal city and Local Government Area (LGA) in the Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria.
Badagry
Hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria
Badagry General Hospital is a public healthcare facility located in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. It provides a range of medical services to the residents
Badagry_General_Hospital
Nigerian patrol boat
NNS Badagry is an Ocea FPB 72 patrol boat operated by the Nigerian Navy. Badagry is 24 metres (79 ft) long, and is capable of travelling at 30 knots (56 km/h;
NNS_Badagry
Festival in Nigeria
Badagry Festival is an annual event held in Badagry, a town in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is organised by the African Renaissance Foundation (AREFO). The
Badagry_Festival
Beach in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria
Badagry Coconut Beach is located in Badagry town in the West at Asakpo community Lagos State, Nigeria. It is situated at Asakpo community in Badagry West
Badagry_Coconut_Beach
Administrative division of Lagos State
Badagry Division is an administrative division of Lagos State in Nigeria. It is one of five administrative divisions of Lagos State (the others being
Badagry_Division
Slave Museum in Nigeria
Badagry Heritage Museum is a museum in Badagry, Nigeria that is housed in the District Officer's Office built in 1863 by the British colonial government
Badagry_Heritage_Museum
Most populous city in Nigeria
(Apapa, Tin Can Island and Lekki deep-sea port), four expressways (to Badagry, Abeokuta, Ibadan and Calabar, the latter under construction since 2023
Lagos
Paramount traditional ruler of Badagry Kingdom, Lagos State, Nigeria
Akran of Badagry is the title of the paramount traditional ruler of Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State, Nigeria. The institution is one of the oldest traditional
Akran_of_Badagry
made up of five administrative divisions, namely, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Epe, Badagry, and Lagos Island, with Ikeja being the Capital. The five divisions consist
List of Lagos State local government areas by population
List_of_Lagos_State_local_government_areas_by_population
Anglican diocese in Nigeria
The Anglican Diocese of Badagry is one of 13 dioceses within the Anglican Province of Lagos, itself one of 14 ecclesiastical provinces within the Church
Anglican_Diocese_of_Badagry
Beach in Badagry
Suntan Beach in Badagry, Lagos State, is a quiet coastal spot lined with coconut trees and soft sand, offering a relaxed atmosphere away from the busy
Suntan_Beach,_Badagry
Town in Lagos State, Nigeria
Mowolisten is a town in Badagry, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. The town is just few kilometres from Seme Border with a populations of about 78,897
Mowo,_Badagry
Expressway in Nigeria
The Lagos–Badagry Expressway is the local name for the Nigerian section of the Trans–West African Coastal Highway. The expressway connects Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos–Badagry_Expressway
State in Nigeria
Lagos Affairs. However, Ikeja, Agege, Mushin, Ikorodu, Epe, Surulere, and Badagry were administered by the then Western Region Government. Lagos, the city
Lagos_State
Nigerian politician (1899–?)
Claudius Dosa Akran was a Nigerian politician and Ogu king who represented Badagry in parliament in 1951 and held the title of Aholu Jiwa II of Jegba. He
Oba_C._D._Akran
Symbolic monument
first symbolic Door of Return monument as part of the Diaspora Festival in Badagry. The symbolic monument was unveiled under the auspices of the Hon. Abike
Door_of_Return
Ethnic group in Benin and Nigeria
them migrated to Badagry as early as the 15th century. The Ogu people are found in Porto-Novo, capital city of Benin Republic, in Badagry, in the Yewa, in
Gun_people
Nigerian politician and philanthropist
of Representatives member in the 10th National Assembly, representing Badagry Federal Constituency since June 2023. He has sponsored fifteen bills and
Sesi_Oluwaseun_Whingan
Oba of Lagos
Obaship from Adele. Adele was now exiled to Badagry where he assumed headship of the town. In 1825, while in Badagry, Adele attempted to violently retake the
Adele_Ajosun
Otukpo 384,600 Suleja 368,900 Gboko 367,407 Iseyin 365,300 Lavun 359,800 Badagry 351,900 Mubi 344,599 Ikare 330,941 Jalingo 322,268 Potiskum 322,100 Bida
List of Nigerian cities by population
List_of_Nigerian_cities_by_population
Nigerian slave merchant
southern Nigeria during the 19th century who became the "Paramount Ruler" of Badagry within the indirect rule structure established by the British. Born Ifaremilekun
Seriki_Williams_Abass
through May 2023, he served as the Federal Representative representing Badagry constituency in the 9th National Assembly. He was appointed Special Adviser
Babatunde_Hunpe
Place in Nigeria
languages spoken in the region, particularly the Gun language spoken in Badagry and various indigenous communities along the Nigeria–Benin Republic border
South_West_(Nigeria)
1842/45 building in Lagos State, Nigeria
Society (CMS) between 1842 and 1845. It is one of the tourism sites in Badagry. "Figure 2. The first storey building in Nigeria, which was built in 1845
First Storey Building in Nigeria
First_Storey_Building_in_Nigeria
Town in Lagos State, Nigeria
Satellite Town is a community and state housing estate located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway in Amuwo-Odofin local government area of Lagos State. Its ZIP
Satellite_Town,_Lagos
Historical island located in Badagry, Lagos State
known as Point of No Return is a populated historical island located in Badagry, a town and local government area of Lagos State, South-Western Nigeria
Gberefu_Island
Traditional palace in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria
Palace of the Akran of Badagry is the traditional seat and official residence of the Akran of Badagry, the paramount ruler of Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State
Palace of the Akran of Badagry
Palace_of_the_Akran_of_Badagry
Town in Lagos State, Nigeria
recent projections. The area is strategically situated along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. and is well-known for its proximity to major landmarks like
Alasia,_Lagos
Time of day when the sun appears above the horizon
Sunrise seen over the roads of Badagry, Lagos Nigeria
Sunrise
Country in West Africa
in West Africa in this era. Other major slaving ports were located in Badagry, Lagos on the Bight of Benin, and Bonny Island on the Bight of Biafra.
Nigeria
Oba of Lagos
Kosoko's power consolidation and departed for Badagry. In turn, Akitoye recalled Eletu Odibo from Badagry, leading Kosoko to declare that if Eletu Odibo
Akitoye
the site once occupied by the Agia Tree (Egun: Asisoe Tin) close to the Badagry Town Hall. The Agiya tree was a 49 metres (160 ft) tree with a circumference
Agiya_Tree_Monument
Denomination of Protestant Christianity
to Nigeria from Sierra Leone. From the mission stations established in Badagry and Abeokuta, the Methodist church spread to various parts of the country
Methodism
Cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa
Saki and Igbeti hills. Hill forest near Ikogosi Sandy coastline near Badagry The granite outcrops at Idanre View of The Ogun River A hill lake near
Yorubaland
Nigerian politician and public servant
James is a Badagry-born politician, public servant and community development advocate. She is born into a royal family of Kweme kingdom in Badagry west Local
Damilola_Sonayon_James
Nigerian politician and state legislator
Nigerian politician and the Lagos State House of Assembly Member representing Badagry Constituency 1. He was the immediate past Special Adviser to the Governor
Solomon_Bonu
Nigerian historian
chief of Badagry, Lagos. He wrote several booklets and pamphlets in the English and Yoruba languages on aspects of the history and culture of Badagry and Epe
T._Ola_Avoseh
Nigerian aristocrat (c. 1810–1887)
She moved with the exiled Oba to Badagry, which was traditionally the place of refuge for Lagos monarchs. At Badagry, using her trading experience taught
Efunroye_Tinubu
dispute with his brother Gabaro had driven prince Akinsemoyin into exile in Badagry. There, he made contacts among the European slave-traders. When Akinsemoyin
History_of_Lagos
Nigerian museum
The Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum is a historical site located in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. Established in the early 1840s, serving both as
Seriki Williams Abass Slave Museum
Seriki_Williams_Abass_Slave_Museum
Town in Lagos, Nigeria
OjoListen is a town and local government area in Badagry Division, Lagos State, Nigeria, with a few notable locations such as Lagos State University and
Ojo,_Lagos
Lagos' delegation in Nigeria's National Assembly
Representatives representing Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos
Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Lagos
Nigerian_National_Assembly_delegation_from_Lagos
Senatorial district in Lagos State, Nigeria
local government areas of Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Badagry, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Mushin, Ojo, and Oshodi-Isolo. The senator currently
Lagos West senatorial district
Lagos_West_senatorial_district
The 2015 Lagos State House of Assembly election was held on 11 April 2015, to elect members of the Lagos State House of Assembly in Nigeria. All the 40
2015 Lagos State House of Assembly election
2015_Lagos_State_House_of_Assembly_election
American singer and dancer (born 1957)
the Motherland Group LLC; its purpose is to bring recognition to ancient Badagry, Nigeria for education and tourism, while preserving its history. Jackson
Marlon_Jackson
Deity and goddess of the sea in the mythology of the people of Badagry
Verekete is a deity and goddess of the sea in the mythology of the people of Badagry in Nigeria. The Velekete Shrine and Velekete Slave Market are named after
Velekete
Historical landmark in Nigeria
Missionary Cemetery in Badagry, is a graveyard where 19th- and 20th-century European Christian Missionaries who died in Badagry town and its environs were
First Christian Missionary Cemetery in Nigeria
First_Christian_Missionary_Cemetery_in_Nigeria
Building in Lagos, Nigeria
350 hectares (860 acres) facility in Satellite Town, Lagos along Lagos-Badagry Expressway hosting a number of market traders. The facility was constructed
Lagos_Trade_Fair_Complex
Nigerian politician
member of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019, representing the Badagry Federal Constituency in Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress
Joseph_Bamgbose
Series of attacks in the 19th century
Benin, and Western Nigeria. Major ports included Ouidah, Porto-Novo, Badagry, and Lagos. In the later course of the raids, the power and regional influence
Dahomey raids in Western Yorubaland
Dahomey_raids_in_Western_Yorubaland
British missionary in Nigeria (1815–1886)
he returned to Badagry on 24 December, he met Rev. Townsend and they celebrated Christmas Day together sharing the Gospel in Badagry. According to Ajisafe
Henry_Townsend_(missionary)
Market located in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria
The Vlekete Slave Market is a former slave market located in Badagry, Lagos State. Established in 1502 and named after the Vlekete deity, the goddess
Velekete_Slave_Market
Oba of Lagos
descendants as chiefs, resulting in Akinsemoyin's banishment to Badagry. At Badagry, Akinsemoyin was exposed to commerce and built relationships with
Akinsemoyin
District of Ojo, Nigeria
town of Ojo, located in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, along the Lagos- Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State government, under the leadership of the former
Okokomaiko
LGA in Lagos State, Nigeria
Amuwo-OdofinListen is a local government area (LGA) in the Badagry Division, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located within Lagos Metropolis. As of July 2025
Amuwo-Odofin
Historical site in Nigeria
The Tomb of George Freemingo Huntokonu is a historical site located in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tomb is the final resting place of George Freemingo
Tomb of George Freemingo Huntokonu
Tomb_of_George_Freemingo_Huntokonu
Nigerian actress
"Revelation of the year" at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012. Lawal was born in Badagry town and Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria, and received primary
Moyo_Lawal
Island Elegushi Beach Tarkwa Bay Beach Eleko Beach Topo Island, Badagry. Coconut Beach, Badagry Giwa Gardens in the Sangotedo district is a water park that
Tourist_attractions_in_Lagos
Place in Lagos State, Nigeria
with Benin, thirty minutes drive from Badagry on the coastal road between Lagos and Cotonou. Seme is a part of Badagry Division of Lagos State. With the present
Seme,_Nigeria
several divisions, including Igbosere, Lagos Island, Ikeja, Epe, Ajah, Badagry, and Ikorodu. the division help making decisions or ruling of cases. The
High_Court_of_Lagos_State
Nigerian filmmaker and producer
and the cultural heritage of Badagry in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the organizer and creative director of the Badagry International Film Festival (BIFIF)
Viyon_Awhanse
Nigerian pastor (born 1935)
born to Pa Abraham Akowanu Abina and Madam Omoloto Abina in Aradagun, Badagry Lagos State, Nigeria. He later changed his middle name to Oludele, renouncing
Elijah_Abina
Nigerian religious leader (born 1932)
10 August 1932 in Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria. His father was a co-founder of the United Methodist African Church at Eleja, Badagry. Ajose attended St
Philip_Hunsu_Ajose
Ethnic group in West Africa
Festivals / events West Africa Ọ̀ṣun-Òṣogbo Ọlọ́jọ́ Ìgògò Ẹ̀yọ̀ Festival Badagry Festival Orosun Ọdún Ògún Ojúde Ọba Orò Aké Arts & Book Festival World
Yoruba_people
merchandise for consumers. Notable markets in Lagos include: Agbalata Market Badagry Alaba international market Ajah Market Aratumi Market Balogun Market, Lagos
List_of_markets_in_Lagos
LGA in Lagos State, Nigeria
Ajeromi-IfelodunListen is a major Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It is famously known for encompassing the vibrant and culturally
Ajeromi-Ifelodun
Historical settlement in Lagos State, Nigeria founded by Aregi Ope
Oto (often referred to as Oto-Awori) is a historical settlement in the Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. Positioned along the Olooge Lagoon, it
Oto-Awori
Nigerian institution for French studies
is an inter-university centre for French studies in Nigeria. Located in Badagry, Lagos State, the centre is an autonomous federal tertiary institution
Nigeria French Language Village
Nigeria_French_Language_Village
Anglican province in Nigeria
Lagos (Bishop: Ifedola Senasu Gabriel Okupevi) Awori (Bishop: Akin Atere) Badagry (Bishop: Joseph Adeyemi) Egba (Bishop: Emmanuel Adekunle) Egba West (Bishop:
Anglican_Province_of_Lagos
Anglican bishop in Nigeria (born 1957)
Bishop of Badagry. Adeyemi was born on 14 January 1957 in Ojo, Lagos State. He was educated at Government Teachers’ Training College, Badagry; Immanuel
Joseph_Adeyemi
Community in Lagos, Nigeria
Apa is a historic community in Badagry Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. It is one of the oldest settlements in Badagry. The community has an Oba, the
Apa,_Lagos
Place where slaves were bought and sold
Slave Market established in 1502 in Badagry, Lagos State, was significant during the Atlantic slave trade in Badagry as it served as a business point where
Slave_market
Place in Lagos State
unrest". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 September 2022. "Lagos/Badagry Expressway, Iyana-Iba bridge 'll be delivered in 4thQ – Sanwo-Olu". The
Iyana-Iba
Military residential quarters, temporary or permanent
as Abalti Barracks), Yaba, Lagos Arn Cantonment, Yaba, Lagos Badagry Cantonment, Badagry, Lagos Dodan Cantonment, Ikoyi, Lagos Ikeja Cantonment, Ikeja
Cantonment
Nigerian footballer (born 2006)
Okoro Date of birth (2006-12-25) 25 December 2006 (age 19) Place of birth Badagry, Nigeria Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Position Forward Team information Current
Emmanuel_Okoro
Orisha of the deep sea in the Yoruba religion
which are both locations of bodies of water known as 'Okun', as well as in Badagry, Lagos, Atijere, and Itebu along the coast. In 1846 and 1854, Gollmer observed
Olokun
Nigerian traditional ruler (born 1975)
Festivals / events West Africa Ọ̀ṣun-Òṣogbo Ọlọ́jọ́ Ìgògò Ẹ̀yọ̀ Festival Badagry Festival Orosun Ọdún Ògún Ojúde Ọba Orò Aké Arts & Book Festival World
Abimbola_Owoade
Nigerian actress and movie producer
predominantly in the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry. Anjorin was born in Badagry in Lagos State, in the predominantly Yoruba southwestern geographical area
Liz_Anjorin
"timeline". badagry-port.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2017. "Ambode Revs up $2.3bn Badagry Deep Sea Port
List_of_megaprojects
Nigerian footballer
Lokosa Date of birth (1993-08-23) 23 August 1993 (age 33) Place of birth Badagry, Nigeria Position Centre-forward Team information Current team Sporting
Junior_Lokosa
Oba of Lagos (r. 1845–51)
1819 by his older brother, Osinlokun, in 1819, forcing Adele to exile to Badagry where he assumed the headship of the town.[citation needed] Kosoko offended
Kosoko
Nigerian clergyman (1904–1959)
brought up as an Anglican. He attended elementary school at Oto-Awori on Badagry Road, Lagos State, in 1914. He then became a steamroller operator under
Joseph_Ayo_Babalola
Nigerian monarch (1934–2025)
Festivals / events West Africa Ọ̀ṣun-Òṣogbo Ọlọ́jọ́ Ìgògò Ẹ̀yọ̀ Festival Badagry Festival Orosun Ọdún Ògún Ojúde Ọba Orò Aké Arts & Book Festival World
Sikiru_Kayode_Adetona
Secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria
state owned boarding secondary school located along Owode-Apa road of Badagry LGA, Lagos State. It was founded in 1988 during the military administration
Lagos State Model College Kankon
Lagos_State_Model_College_Kankon
descendants of Seriki Abass, a prominent slave trader in the Nigerian town of Badagry, issued an apology for his historic selling of slaves. In 1998, Ugandan
African apologies for the Atlantic slave trade
African_apologies_for_the_Atlantic_slave_trade
West African drum
drum is a single-faced drum which is very popular among the Ogu people of Badagry in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Satọ is a tall twin drum with a height of
Sato_drum
Brazilians who migrated to Nigeria
they were warmly received in Badagry and also because of on-going wars in the interior. A ship with Agudas docking in Badagry would be welcomed by crowds
Brazilian_Nigerians
and strengthened the Mesi and the non royal chiefs. 1736 AD The town of Badagry is founded by Gùn refugees and Dutch trader Hendrik Hertog (Huntokonu)
Timeline_of_Yoruba_history
Town in Lagos State, Nigeria
populated by the Awori. It is situated on the Island of one of the creeks in Badagry and is surrounded in the West by Iwori and the East by Ikare. On 1 July
Irewe
Spirits in African tradition
Between the Spaces of Oral Art, Communal Security and Conflict Mediation in Badagry, Nigeria. S2CID 106403955. Images, Yanick Folly/AFP/Getty (12 January 2020)
Zangbeto
Nigerian politician
when he was elected to the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Badagry Constituency 1. He served four consecutive terms, remaining in the Assembly
Olanrewaju_Ibrahim_Layode
Nigerian footballer (born 2009)
Bayern club Bayern Munich II. Ajayi started playing football with the Badagry-based amateur team Stars-To-Be Football Club, and later moved to Germany
Richard_Ajayi
Cotswold Way Susquehanna Valley Mall Lagos, Ikeja, Ojo, Lekki, Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry and more locations in Lagos State, Nigeria Bonete Beach in Ilhabela Island
Google_Street_View_coverage
Nigerian film actress, influencer, realtor, model and producer
film actress, influencer, realtor, model and producer. Monica was born at Badagry and grew up at Ajegunle, a neighbourhood located in Lagos into a Christian
Monica_Friday
Expressway in Lagos, Nigeria
expressway. The expressway crosses other major expressways such as Lagos-Badagry Expressway and Ikorodu Road. It also passes Tin Can Island, and its starting
Apapa–Oworonshoki_Expressway
Nigerian politician and accountant (born 1963)
USA. From 1988 to 1991, Akinwunmi Ambode was the Assistant Treasurer, Badagry local government, Lagos State, Nigeria. In 1991, he was posted to Somolu
Akinwunmi_Ambode
2019 House of representatives election in Lagos State, Nigeria
Wins House Of Reps, Senate In Badagry". Daily Trust. Retrieved October 31, 2021. "APC wins House of Reps, Senate in Badagry". The Eagle. February 24, 2021
2019 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Lagos State
2019_Nigerian_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Lagos_State
19th century wars between the Kingdom of Dahomey and the Egba people of Abeokuta
Shomoye to go protect the town of Badagry from the impending attack. A few weeks later, he succeeded in burning down Badagry, but the leader of the pro-slavery
Egba-Dahomey_War
Notable incidents included an ambush on the state PDP campaign convoy in Badagry in October and an attack on Obi-aligned free medical services in Eti-Osa
2023 Nigerian presidential election in Lagos State
2023_Nigerian_presidential_election_in_Lagos_State
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