A Federal High Court has dismissed an action brought before it by Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited against the Federal Minister of Works, Attorney General of the Federation and three companies. Bi-Courtney had been been granted concession of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway by the Federal Government but had lost the contract when the government rescinded its concession... Read More

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August 7, 2015

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Ghastly Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident claims no lives (PHOTO)

Heavy vehicle accidents often happen on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This particular one, which probably happened during the night, involved a trailer carrying fruits and another trailer. No life was lost, however. See photos from the incident below.

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December 29, 2013

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Sonala Olumhense: A recent history of your Sagamu-Benin expressway

by Sonala Olumhense It is a thirsty road, guzzling the blood of innocent Nigerians. In one accident, a friend of mine was able to find only her brother’s head, but no other part of him. In a well-publicized crash a few years ago, a vehicle ran over tens of people who had been forced to... Read More

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December 17, 2013

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FRSC deploys 2,400 marshals on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for yuletide

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Federal Road Safety Commissions (FRSC) Lagos state command said it has mobilised 2,400 personnel for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway December yuletide patrol. Mr Chidi Nkwonta told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the step would ensure accident-free period. He is the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commissions... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Tragic news: 5 children crushed to death in Kwara roadside accident

by ‘Jola Sotubo Five young children in Kwara had their lives unexpectedly cut short when a car ran into them while they walking on the side of a road. Abdulfatai, Sodiq, Fatai Kososi, Jamiu Mogaji, and Jamiuwere said to have died after getting hit by a Toyota Camry in Ilorin, the state capital. The... Read More

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November 19, 2013

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Massive inferno on Benin-Ore road started after armed robbery attack – FRSC

by Adeola Balogun A massive inferno resulting from multiple car accidents yesterday caused commotion on the Benin—Ore-Lagos Expressway. Chaos was said to have erupted after an attack by armed robbers on the road which led to the accidents and subsequently the fire. The development was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo... Read More

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October 20, 2013

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#ToWhomItMayConcern: Lagos-Badagry Expressway to be closed to traffic today

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following announcements to that effect, the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will be closed-off today to enable construction activities take place without interruption. The road will be closed to commuters from 7am-12pm today for the purpose of constructing a pedestrian bridge for the blue line rail project. The development was disclosed by the Lagos State... Read More

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December 4, 2012

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Yo-yo policy making: Tollgates will return to federal highways soon – Works minister

by Akan Ido The minister of works, Mike Onolemenmen, has disclosed the impending re-introduction of tolls on federal highways, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to aid regular maintenance and sustainability. Onolemenmen spoke to journalists on Monday while on tour of North/South road from Lagos-Ibadan Expressway linking Ibadan-Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Road extending to Jebba, Mokwa, Kaduna, Kano and other... Read More

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