Lagos
Americannoun
noun
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the former capital and chief port of Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin: first settled in the sixteenth century; a slave market until the nineteenth century; ceded to Britain (1861); university (1962). Pop: 11 135 000 (2005 est)
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a state of SW Nigeria. Capital: Ikeja. Pop: 9 013 534 (2006). Area: 3345 sq km (1292 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Emails alleging violations started arriving to City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos before the semifinals.
From Los Angeles Times
Lagos also received information about City Division II finalist Garfield, but as of Thursday night, she said the Bulldogs have been cleared to play Santee in the final.
From Los Angeles Times
According to submissions made to the court by Adichie's legal team, Nkanu had initially been admitted to Atlantis Hospital in Lagos with what was described as a worsening but mild illness.
From BBC
Lagos emphasizes before the season to coaches that players can’t play in club competitions or in showcases during their high school soccer season.
From Los Angeles Times
With a population of around 16 million, Kano is Nigeria's second most populated state after Lagos.
From Barron's
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