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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

Community News @semasa ✓ 5 Feb 2026 245 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 3 Feb 2026 239 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 2 Feb 2026 148 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 2 Feb 2026 254 views 1 replies

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 2 Feb 2026 130 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 2 Feb 2026 167 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 28 Jan 2026 389 views

“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

Community News @semasa ✓ 28 Jan 2026 320 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 28 Jan 2026 224 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 28 Jan 2026 192 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 28 Jan 2026 225 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 27 Jan 2026 244 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 26 Jan 2026 200 views

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

Community News @semasa ✓ 25 Jan 2026 247 views

Lagos Installs Solar Power in Badagry Tourism Sites to Boost Visitor Experience

The Lagos State Government has installed solar power systems in key tourism facilities in Badagry as part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, enhance visitor experience and strengthen tourism development in the historic coastal to

Community News @semasa ✓ 25 Jan 2026 170 views

Ogu General Assembly Pays Tribute to Late Akran of Badagry, Calls for Unity in Succession

The Ogu General Assembly (OGA) has paid tribute to the late #Akran of Badagry, His Imperial Majesty De Whéno, #Àhộlú Menu-Toyi I, celebrating his life as one devoted to the advancement of the Ogu people both locally and globally. The de

Community News @semasa ✓ 24 Jan 2026 252 views

Jandor Visits Akran Palace, Pays Tribute to Late Monarch and Calls for Expanded Tourism in Badagry

Dr Abdul‑Azeez Olajide Adediran, widely known as #Jandor and now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the #Akran Palace in Badagry following the passing of His Royal Majesty, De Wheno #Ahol

Community News @semasa ✓ 24 Jan 2026 257 views

Gbenopo Primary School, Badagry; 4 Others Benefits from Lagos State School Health Initiative

#Gbenopo Primary School in Ajara-Topa, Badagry, has benefited from a Lagos State Government School Health Programme aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, improving learning outcomes and strengthening early childhood development. The

Community News @semasa ✓ 23 Jan 2026 202 views

Badagry APC Leader Questions Lawmakers Over 2026 Lagos Budget Priorities

A former Sole Administrator of Badagry West Local Council Development Area and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Badagry Local Government, Hon. Nuatin Genesis Williams, has challenged elected representatives from the Bad

Community News @semasa ✓ 23 Jan 2026 198 views

Customs Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Drive at Seme and Idiroko Borders

The National Co-ordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller A.L. Aliyu, has stated that the ongoing crackdown on petroleum products smuggling goes beyond arrests and seizures, describing it as a strategic effort to protect Nigeria’

Community News @semasa ✓ 23 Jan 2026 358 views