commuter safety

Commuters Escape Death as Newly Constructed Pedestrian Bridge Collapses in Lagos

Oct 25, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

A newly constructed pedestrian bridge has partially collapsed at the Five Stars Bus Stop, heading towards Iyana-Isolo along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 6:30 am. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly intervened to address the situation. Upon LASEMA’s arrival, part of the … Read more

Oyo Govt Bans Heavy-Duty Trucks on New Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road

Oct 11, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Oyo State government has imposed a ban on heavy-duty trucks and articulated vehicles from using the newly inaugurated Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road. In a statement issued on Thursday, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, explained that this decision was made to protect the road, which is crucial for improving agricultural transportation, trade, and inter-city travel. … Read more