Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offenses (Enforcement) Unit, better known as Lagos State Task Force, has vowed to bring the operations of recalcitrant okada operators in the state to a complete halt as it carried out a week-long raid across various parts of the metropolis. Speaking on Sunday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has promised to have a meeting with cattle breeders before going ahead to enforce the ban on cattle rearing in Abuja’s city centre. He also promised to provide an alternative means of transportation before enforcing the ban on commercial motorcycle operators … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has opened up on its reason for crushing impounded commercial motorcycles popularly known as ‘Okada’ According to the directorate, the move is in line with the provisions of the law. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Alex Otti’s led government of Abia State has banned operations of commercial motorcycles, otherwise known as Okada, within Umuahia and Aba metropolises. Otti, in a statement signed and released on Sunday through his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, directed security agencies in the two cities to arrest any … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for many years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye has warned road users … Read more
The Lagos government says the ban on Okada riders is “still very much in place.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force), CSP. Shola Jejeloye, has reminded commercial motorcyclists in the state that the ban against plying all highways has not been lifted. … Read more
A fuel tanker fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday evening, when a fuel-laden tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death at Mile 2-Oshodi Expressway, Alaba Bus Stop area of Lagos … Read more
The reality of Lagos State government determination to rid the state of the operation of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada is gradually dawning on operators and residents of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state government had on August 18, extended the ban on the activities of Okada riders to four more … Read more
Okada Riders Storm Lagos House Of Assembly, Protest Ban EKO HOT BLOG reports that hundreds of those engaged in the motorcycle business, popularly called okada, on Monday, stormed the Lagos House in peaceful protest, demanding that the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, should rethink the fresh ban he placed on okada activities in four additional … Read more
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to ending the gridlock on Mile 2 – Tincan axis EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state government assured stakeholders that attention would be focused on Apapa until there is a free flow of traffic in the area. The Special Adviser to the Governor on … Read more
Lagos Govt Has Extended The Okada Ban To More LGAs EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has extended the ban on commercial motorcycles, (okada) to four more Local Government Areas and five Local Council Development Areas. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover 50 Communities In Kaduna BREAKING: LASU Mourns As Ex- VC, … Read more
Lagosians have told Sanwo-olu to declare total ban on Okada in all Local governments EKO HOT BLOG reports that stakeholders including traditional rulers, religious leaders, Community Development Associations, among others have called on Lagos State government to ban operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada riders across the state in order curb the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, said that the number of accidents and security issues has dropped since the ban on commercial motorcycles popularly known as okada in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor said there have been tremendous improvements in the areas that okada have been banned. He … Read more
Lagos will enforce ban on okada in six local government areas – Taskforce …the Chairman further disclosed that dispatch riders who have seized the opportunity of the absence of Okada on the highways to transport commuters on their bikes would also have their motorbikes impounded. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises … Read more
Nigerian police arrest 50 motorcyclists, others in enforcement of ban in Lagos … earlier, the Lagos government restricted commercial motorcycles popularly known as “okada” from operating on highways and in six local government areas. EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 Flagbearer Tinubu Defeats Osinbajo, Amaechi, Others, Clinches APC … Read more
There is tension around the Jakande Estate at Isolo, Isheri Road after a motorcycle (okada) rider hit a passerby who died within some minutes. …an angry mob was already burning the motorcycles left behind by the fleeing riders, Hundeyin added. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning … Read more
As part of moves to cushion the impact of the Okada ban, the Lagos State Government is ramping up plans for alternatives This comment is the latest from the government since it imposed a ban on commercial motorcycles last month EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap … Read more
Sanwo-Olu had on Wednesday banned the operations of commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders in six LGAs and nine LCDAs The affected councils are Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland and Apapa EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC Arrests Former NDDC MD Ekere Over Alleged ₦47bn Fraud 5 Killed As Okada Riders, … Read more
Govt has banned Keke, Okada and truck operation over insecurity. The ban also extended to the neighbouring communities of Enugu South Local Government Area EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Enugu State Government on Friday banned the operations of Tricycle, Motorcycle, and Tipper-Truck in all the communities in Nkanu East and Nkanu West local government … Read more