by Omoleye Omoruyi Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has lamented the condition of the States’ Magistrates and Area Court Judge, who he claims use commercial motorcycles while going to court. Speaking on Monday at the 2017 Law Week, where he announced the state government’s decision to give car loans to their lordships. “I remember when I... Read More

commercial motorcycles, court, judges, Magistrates, Sokoto

February 28, 2017

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday released additional $180m in order to increase liquidity in the foreign exchange market. 2. Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe Troops have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram... Read More

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CBN, central bank of Nigeria, commercial motorcycles, forfeit salaries, Herdsmen attack, The Big 5, troops

December 13, 2012

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Fashola wins: Court strikes out ‘okada’ riders’ suit against Lagos traffic law

by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate that a Lagos court has struck out a suit instituted by an association representing commercial motorcyclists in Lagos against the ban of motorcycles, popularly known as ‘okada’ on major highways in the state. It struck out the suit seeking to overturn their ban on Thursday morning. We shall... Read More

babatunde Fashola, commercial motorcycles, court, lagos, okada

December 6, 2012

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Wahala: “We do not see men like before again” – Lagos prostitutes lament ‘okada’ ban

Sex is now added to the list of things affected by the Lagos State ban on commercial motorcycles. Who knew ‘okada’ riders had that much impact on the city’s sexual life? Recently some journalists went on to investigate how much an influence the ban was on commercial sex workers in Lagos. According to their report,... Read More

Business, commercial motorcycles, okada ban, prostitution, sex workers, sexual life

November 12, 2012

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Tope Olofin: Lagos… mega city or traffic city? (Y! Superblogger)

“My supervisor handed me a query, asking me to explain why I have become a latecomer. Is she nuts or does she use voodoo to bypass the traffic?” Ring… On the other end of the line comes a groggy voice. “Hello.” Hmmmm, I refuse to be hurt, so I continue, hey buttercups, how are you?... Read More

babatunde Fashola, commercial motorcycles, lagos, New Traffic Law, okada, Tope Olofin, traffic, Y! Superblogger

November 1, 2012

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TICKER: Okada ban in Delta: No going back on Nov 1 date – Commissioner

Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Benson Igbakpa, has said there was no going back on the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, as the ban takes effect today. He made it clear that the restriction would begin today in Warri, Asaba and Effurun, warning that the ban did not exclude private motorcycle... Read More

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