Tuesday, 13th January 2026, marks a momentous occasion for the Badagry legal community as Kudofoke Oluwatosin Deyon, Esq. is set to be officially sworn in as a Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The appointment, which was

For many Afro-Brazilians, Africa is not an abstraction. It lives in rhythms, rituals, names, foods and faiths passed quietly through generations. Yet for centuries, the physical connection to the continent was severed by the violence of the

The Akrans of Badagry Kingdom has existed for well over 500 years and the Royal History is rich compared to other towns of her age. The monarchy of Badagry Kingdom has, from the earliest recorded period to the modern era, been headed by

[img]https://badagryforum.com.ng/uploads/1768255621.jpeg[/img] It is important to understand the cultural meaning of the titles associated with the Badagry monarchy. These titles are not ornamental; they carry deep historical, spiritua

It is important to understand the cultural meaning of the titles associated with the Badagry monarchy. These titles are not ornamental; they carry deep historical, spiritual, and administrative significance within the #Ogu ( #Egun ) tra

Badagry Kingdom has entered a period of solemn traditional observance following the transition of its paramount ruler, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the #Akran of Badagry, who has joined his ancestors. As custom demands, the an

Recent exchanges on social media involving Olamilekan Quadri, Dr Sewedo Olalekan Samuel, Enoch Deyon Kankan, and other political commentators have exposed deeper tensions within Badagry’s political ecosystem, particularly as the 2027 electi

Badagry Kingdom has been thrown into deep mourning following the passing of its revered paramount ruler, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I (OFR, LLD, DLitt, JP), the Akran of Badagry. The respected monarch, who reigned for over 48 y

One of the most striking warnings in Akran’s work concerns the danger of politicising development. He cautioned that “community development must be continuous, regardless of changes in political leadership.” Badagry’s modern history sugg

This post is continued from https://badagryforum.com.ng/p/63/before-neglect-and-politics-how-badagry-once-organised-growt Badagry’s historical identity is often framed around loss—declining trade, abandoned infrastructure and missed poli

Long before modern debates about marginalisation and underdevelopment, Badagry operated within a model of growth that placed communities—not government—at the centre of progress. This approach is clearly articulated in Community Development

The #Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic revenue performance in 2025, generating ₦15.598 billion, a figure that represents a 117 per cent increase over the ₦7.2 billion collected in 2024. Accord

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported into or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers, a development expected to have direct implication

Former member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency and apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Badagry West, Hon. #Bamgbose Hontonyon Joseph, has declared that the party in the area is now fully uni

Lagos once again affirmed its status as a cultural and creative hub as KÍLÉNTÀR, a global women-led fashion brand, hosted an elegant end-of-year celebration in Ikoyi, bringing together influential women from fashion, media, business and the

For nearly six decades, Lagos State has been governed through a leadership rotation that has favoured four of its five historic administrative divisions. Ikeja, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Epe have each produced governors across military and

A foreign travel vlogger, Davud Akhundzada, has drawn renewed international attention to Badagry’s role in the transatlantic slave trade after publishing a detailed video account documenting his visit to the town’s historic slave sites.

In #Ogu land, names are not chosen at random. Our forefathers named children based on circumstances surrounding birth, such as timing, family history, spiritual beliefs, special events, or unusual experiences. Every name carries history,

Hi to you all my fellow #Ogu people and all our well-wishers worldwide. Today’s lecture topic is number counting in the Ogu language from 1 to 10. Ogu uses the Latin script with special markings (diacritics) to change the sound of the

Badagry took a decisive step towards strengthening its local economy as entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals converged for the maiden Badagry Strategy and Business Summit, an initiative designed to help small and medium-sc