Men of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday halted a protest march by commercial motorcycle riders who took to the street to protest against the state traffic law. Hundreds of commercial motorcycle riders and members of civil society groups had gathered at the Labour House, Olajuwon Street, Yaba, as early as 8am to hold... Read More

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November 30, 2012

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Traffic Governor: Fashola arrests police officer for riding ‘okada’ on the highway without helmet

by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola continued to spread his new traffic law crusade yesterday with his ‘arrest’ of a police officer riding a 100CC engine motorcycle popularly called ‘Okada’ on the ever-busy Agege Motor Road in Ikeja without an helmet. The police officer, identified as Ebahan Johnson, was reported to have initially resisted arrest... Read More

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November 12, 2012

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Spot the difference: LASTMA orders junior officers to stop arresting traffic offenders

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government appears to be taking pro-active measures to curb the perceived excesses of officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a recent directive, the management of the authority has ordered its junior officers to desist from arresting erring motorcycle riders and motorists in the state forthwith.... Read More

Babatunde Edu, Lastma, New Traffic Law, okada

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 8, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: Will BRT bus vandalization stop Fashola? ‘Okada’ riders seem to think so

by Isi Esene This Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus was allegedly vandalized yesterday by commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘Okada’. This incident happened at Berger bus-stop. Reports say policemen later arrived the scene to douse the tension. The motorcycle operators are said to be fomenting trouble to force the government of the state to... 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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November 7, 2012

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“Stay in your village if you can’t obey traffic laws,” Gov. Fashola warns ‘Okada’ operators

by Isi Esene Governor Babatunde Fashola yesterday warned anyone coming to Lagos with the intention of living in the city to endeavour top keep abreast of it extant laws because the government has every intention of enforcing its laws no matter whose ox is gored. He said his government has a duty to enforce the... Read More

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