by ‘Jola Sotubo Two commercial motorcyclists have lost their lives in an accident around Edo while trying to escape armed robbers. The duo were said to have collided with each other while trying to flee from the robbers in opposite directions. The incident was said to have occurred along the Igarra- Ibillo – Akure road,... Read More

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August 21, 2013

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Protest in Lagos as police officer allegedly kills ‘Okada’ rider

Fracas broke out, yesterday, in Ikorodu following the death of a motorcyclist after he was allegedly shot by a Policeman attached to Ikorodu Division, Lagos State. The tragedy struck around 4p.m at Ojubode area leading to a serious gridlock which lasted for hours as the deceased’s colleagues trooped out to protest the killing. This resulted... Read More

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November 6, 2012

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Rampage: Violence in Ilupeju as ‘okada’ men protest killing of colleague

by Isi Esene There are reports of violent protests at Coker Road, around Ilupeju area of Lagos Tuesday afternoon when a policeman allegedly shot a commercial motorcycle operator for evading arrest. The cyclist had successfully evaded the policeman’s attempt to arrest him when he was surprisingly shot dead. Other motorcycle operators reportedly protested the killing... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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Opinion: Governor Fashola and his futile anti-‘okada’ laws

by Demola Rewaju It is however in the area of motorcycle transportation that Fashola strongly shows not only his elitist mentality but also a peculiar lack of understanding of how Lagos was built on the foundations of free enterprise. Many actions of His Excellency the Governor of Lagos State have made me conclude before... Read More

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