by Isi Esene The ban on the movement of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, seems to have been relaxed by the Lagos State Government, going by the sheer number of motorcyclists on major highways. In areas like Ikeja, Surulere, Ketu, and some parts of Lagos Island, commercial motorcycles can be often seen plying their... Read More

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November 12, 2013

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One chance: Drivers, conductors of Lagos ‘danfos’ to wear uniforms from next year

by Adeola Balogun According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, drivers and conductors of commercial buses within the state will be required to wear uniforms as from January next year. Mr. Opeifa revealed this yesterday at a conference to launch the state-sponsored National Council on Transportation event. He said further that the... 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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October 11, 2013

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#ToWhomItMayConcern: Lagos gov’t to close Badagry Expressway on Sunday

by ‘Jola Sotubo The government of Lagos State has disclosed plans to temporarily seal off the expressway of the Lagos-Badagry route this weekend. The development was revealed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, earlier in the week. Mr. Opeifa further said that the road would be closed for five hours... Read More

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September 10, 2013

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Kayode Opeifa – The thin line between activism and anarchism

by Gbenga Olorunpomi Opeifa hasn’t been found guilty of any crime and for the activists to treat him like they did is shameful and criminal. They give activism a bad name and displayed a terrible example of how decent people should behave. I have never understood activism as practiced in Nigeria. I understand and support... Read More

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May 14, 2013

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157 LASTMA officials sacked for bribery, certificate forgery, others

by Isi Esene The Lagos government has gone hard on the state Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) relieving 157 officers of their duty over alleged gross misconduct. The officers were reportedly dismissed due to various offenses committed ranging from bribery, certificate forgery, and dereliction of duty. The government made this decision public in a government newsletter obtained... Read More

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May 11, 2013

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Going, going… : Lagos bans Keke Napep from major highways

by Akan Ido Tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep may soon go the way of their two-wheeled cousins as the Lagos State government has decided to restrict its movement from major highways of the metropolis. The state commissioner for transportation, Kayode Opeifa disclosed this yesterday to newsmen saying the tricycles do not feature in the state... Read More

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November 8, 2012

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Medicine after death: Lagos plans ‘alternative jobs’ programme for ‘okada’ riders

by Isi Esene The Lagos Sate government has declared its intention to meaningfully engage registered motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘okada’ riders who have been thrown out of work due to the enactment of the new traffic law which prohibits them from plying certain roads in the metropolis. According to the new traffic law, only... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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Fashola means business: Lagos bus drivers and conductors to wear uniforms from January

by Isi Esene Oh boy, what have y’all done to the stern Governor of Lagos State? Many commercial motorcyclists have complained over the ban on their operations on major highways in Lagos State but the government is not soft-pedaling (pun intended) on the traffic law as the commissioner of transportation, Kayode Opeifa, has disclosed that as... Read More

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October 12, 2012

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Third Mainland Bridge set for total closure on Sunday

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has announced that there will be a full closure of the Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday. The bridge is billed to undergo repairs and traffic will be diverted from the hours of 6am till midnight. Kayode Opeifa, commissioner for Transportation announced this on Thursday stating that the closure... Read More

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August 3, 2012

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Scheduled Third Mainland Bridge diversion postponed

by Isi Esene Motorists using the Third Mainland Bridge have been given another temporary reprieve as the second complete diversion on the bridge, which was meant to allow for the completion of the concrete casting of the second and third expansion joints inward Lagos Island, has been postponed from the 5th to the 12th of... Read More

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Okada riders are making a gradual return to the roads of Lagos

One chance: Drivers, conductors of Lagos ‘danfos’ to wear uniforms from next year

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

#ToWhomItMayConcern: Lagos gov’t to close Badagry Expressway on Sunday

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Kayode Opeifa – The thin line between activism and anarchism

157 LASTMA officials sacked for bribery, certificate forgery, others

Going, going… : Lagos bans Keke Napep from major highways

Medicine after death: Lagos plans ‘alternative jobs’ programme for ‘okada’ riders

Fashola means business: Lagos bus drivers and conductors to wear uniforms from January

Third Mainland Bridge set for total closure on Sunday

Scheduled Third Mainland Bridge diversion postponed

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