by Theophilus Ilevbare It is a fallacy of hasty generalisation, that all Okada riders are armed robbers, hence, responsible for the rise in crime rate and all accidents on Nigerian roads. “We have okada too in Rwanda. It is a lucrative business. A good number of people are doing okada business in Rwanda. But their... Read More

ban, countrymen, insensitivity, lucrative business, okada, opinion, responsible leader, state governors, theophilus ilevbare

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Opinion: The poor masses should leave the rich alone

by Tunji Adegboyega Whatever our rich do, the poor protest: From generators to private aircraft. Now, it is bullet-proof vehicles. What is it? I used to think it is only our students that do not rest, be they of the UI of Ibadan, or UI of Lagos, or UI of Ife, Kano or what have you! But... Read More

danfo, Egbesu boys, France, Goodluck Jonathan, Marwa, molue, nigeria, okada, OPC, rich, Tunji Adegboyega

May 16, 2013

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Opinion: Fashola is ‘porting’ from achievements to…

by Wale Odunsi Nigeria has 36 federating states with one man atop the governance of each. I admire a few of them for their courage, diligence, forthrightness, hardwork, vision among other delectable traits and one of those is Lagos state governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN). We like(d) him because he obviously knows what it means... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Fashola, ifako ijaiye, lagos, lasg, Lastma, okada, taxi

April 1, 2013

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Debo Adejugbe: Social media votes and the pitfalls of ignorance (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe Personally, I would have loved if “Social Media Votes” translated to actual votes… Sadly, it doesn’t! It means that all our hue and cry will amount to nothing if we don’t dig in and get dirty. I read two short but extremely powerful articles on YNaija two weeks ago. One was written... Read More

APC, chinua achebe, Debo Adejugbe, elections, Goodluck Jonathan, ignorance, Labour Party, nigeria, okada, PDP, social media, Y! Politico

February 6, 2013

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Opinion: Fashola has declared a war against poor people

by Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D It doesn’t require rocket science to figure out that you don’t arbitrarily ban a popular means of transportation for a people when you haven’t provided an alternative for them. That’s like imprisoning millions of people for the “offense” of being poor. But it’s even worse for several others: the bans... Read More

Achaba, Fashola, FCTA, Going, okada

February 3, 2013

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Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP

by Akan Ido It is no longer news that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party are opposed to the decision of the Gov. Babatunde Fashola government to restrict government officials from divulging information to the press without official authorisation. This and much more was talked about in this Punch Newspapers interview with... Read More

acn, babatunde Fashola, lagos, okada, PDP, Tunji Shelle

January 31, 2013

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Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

by Poju Akinyanju It appears to me that adequate consideration was not given to the economic and social implications of criminalising and the destruction of okada. The thousands of okada operators demobilised will not all die. They are not likely to leave Lagos. That means they will relocate to other businesses that can immediately provide a living. Given... Read More

babatunde Fashola, lagos, okada

January 13, 2013

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‘Affliction shall not rise a second time…’ – Ojia Adamolekun’s tribute to her late brother

by Isi Esene The killing of Irawo Adamolekun, the medical doctor who was shot in the head on Friday at Anthony Village in Lagos by a suspected armed robber continues to arouse interest with many calling on the country’s security agencies to fish out the shooter. The gunman, who was wearing a three-quarter length short,... Read More

accident, Anthony Village, Edo, gunman, Igbinedion University, Imole Adamolekun, Irawo Adamolekun, Ojia Adamolekun, okada, police, Robbery

January 13, 2013

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Gruesome: Police discover female corpses in ritualists’ hideout

by Akan Ido Acting on a tip-off, men of the Delta state police command have uncovered an operational base of suspected ritualists discovering corpses of women. The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Famous Ajieh, disclosed this recently saying four of the suspected ritualists were arrested. The discovery was made at Okpanam Village where reports say... Read More

Asaba, Delta, Famous Ajieh, Keke, kidnappers, motorcycles, ogwashi-ukwu, okada, Okpanam, ritualists

December 25, 2012

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Photo of the Day: Santa ditches the sleigh, delivers gifts on ‘okada’

by Akan Ido Forget the sleigh, in Nigeria, Santa has a faster means of delivering the gifts on Christmas – on a commercial motorcycle called ‘okada’. That’s a sharp Santa (complete with an Elf on the motorcycle) right there for you. Have you got Christmas photos like these, please let’s have them in the spirit... Read More

elf, Father Christmas, gifts, okada, Santa, sleigh

December 23, 2012

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Jungle justice: Suspected ‘okada’ thief set ablaze

What looked like the Aluu four incident occurred on Friday, as a middle-aged man was set ablaze by irate youth at workers’ village, along Kilema Doma road in Lafia, Nasarawa State, while reportedly trying to snatch a motorcycle from a motorcyclist. The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer (DPPRO), Nasarawa State command, Mr Cornelius Ocholi who... Read More

Abayomi Akeremale, Cornelius Ocholi, mob, Nasarawa, okada, thief

December 17, 2012

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‘Okada’ rider arrested for stabbing passenger to death

Okada man simply identified as Igali has been arrested by the Lagos state Police force for stabbing to death a father of two, Demola Talabi. The Police said the man used a screw driver to stab his victim on the neck because he prevented him from stabbing his passenger with whom they had argument. Talabi... Read More

okada, passenger

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 11, 2012

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No road: Police stop ‘okada’ protest against traffic law in Lagos

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

Abiodun Aremu, Aliyu Wamba, babatunde Fashola, JAF, New Traffic Law, Ojuelegba, okada, protest

December 10, 2012

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How ‘okada’ rider died from electrocution in Lagos

A man suspected to be an okada rider was on Saturday evening electrocuted to death in Ejigbo, Lagos State. The deceased, identified as Oche Samuel, was said to have met his death at the shop of a motorcycle mechanic in the area. It was learnt that the deceased had taken his bike for repairs before... Read More

Ejigbo, electrocute, lagos, mechanic, Ngozi Braide, Oche Samuel, okada, PHCN

November 21, 2012

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James Silas: It’s okay to ban ‘Okada’ in Lagos but… (Y! Superblogger)

Change is inevitable and sometimes painful… humans are not built to accept change in auto-mode – we adjust and eventually conform. I’ll want to say I’m one of the people who did not only vote for Governor Fashola but also admire his mission and drive to make Lagos State a better place or a “Mega... Read More

babatunde Fashola, ban, James Silas, mega City, okada, Y! Superblogger

November 16, 2012

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Femke becomes Funke: Oyinbo’s dictionary to Nigerian English

I am talking about the English Nigerians speak, sometimes hard to understand for foreigners who are not used to the particular Nigerian intonation, but simply beautiful with all its idiosyncrasies and creativities. This is long overdue, in fact, it is almost too late. As I was starting to write up this list of typical Nigerian... Read More

africa magic, baby mama, nigeria, Ojuelegba, okada, PHCN, pidgin, Wahala

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 11, 2012

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#HowIsThisSurprising: ‘Okada’ accidents reduced by 95% – Lagos State govt

by Rachel Ogbu The commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, Kayode Opeifa, has announced results from the evaluation after the new Lagos traffic law was introduced. He claims that the restriction of commercial motorcycles also known as okada on major highways has reduced motorcycle related accidents by a whopping 95 per cent. Opeifa... Read More

Lagos traffic laws, okada, okada accidents

November 11, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: ‘Okadas’ make the long journey home

by Isi Esene Commercial motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘okada’, have started looking elsewhere to earn a means of livelihood after feeling the effect of the new Lagos traffic law restricting them from plying many highways. Here, they are seen loading their motorcycles in trucks for the long journey back home. “We’ll go back to... Read More

babatunde Fashola, highway, lagos, okada, transportation

November 11, 2012

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Hauwa Gambo: All I want to say is, thank you, America (YNaija Frontpage)

Whether the rest of the world hates America’s guts or not, they have to admit those guys know how to run a democracy! On Wednesday, the Olympics of politics finally drew to an end as Barack Obama, candidate of the Democratic Party for the United States Presidential election retained his place as his country’s 44th... Read More

babatunde Fashola, barack obama, democracy, frontpage, Hauwa Gambo, lagos, Mitt Romney, okada, US elections, US Presidential Elections, ynaija, YNaija Frontpage

November 9, 2012

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Kay Aishida: This madness, a mega-joke (Y! Superblogger)

How can you get yourselves an army of losers to enforce your policies? Honestly, I’m very angry right now. Extremely angry. I mean,what nonsense is this? For your information, I’m a Lagosian and I’m also thick in the middle of this madness. I mean,what is this? Of course, I’m referring to the ban on ‘okada’... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Kay Aishida, lagos, motorbike, okada, Y! Superblogger

November 8, 2012

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TICKER: Mother of murdered ‘okada’ rider: “Police, please release my other son”

Taiwo Atilola, mother of the 27-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Adigun, who was allegedly shot by a policeman in Lagos on Tuesday said Adigun’s brother, Sikiru, was also arrested after the incident. She therefore appealed to the Lagos State Police Command to release her son so as to lessen her trauma. Taiwo said, “We have been... Read More

Adigun Atilola, okada, police, Sikiru Atilola, Taiwo Atilola

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

babatunde Fashola, Kayode Opeifa, lagos, New Traffic Law, okada, Rotimi Oladele

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

babatunde Fashola, lagos, motorcycle operators, New Traffic Law, okada

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

commercial motorcyclist, okada, police, protest, traffic, violence

November 6, 2012

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‘Okada’ riders beat up LASTMA officials

by Hauwa Gambo Trouble brewed in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos yesterday after a clash between ‘okada’ riders and a combined team of policemen and members of the Lagos State Traffic and Management Authority (LASTMA), following a raid. After a raid by the patrol teams, ‘okada’ riders went on a rampage, promising to attack any... Read More

lagos, Lastma, nurtw, okada

November 2, 2012

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Photo of the Day: Fashola, we hope you know this is not an ‘okada’

by Isi Esene It’s just as Achebe said: because the hunter has learnt to shoot without missing, the bird has learnt to fly without perching. With the restriction of movement placed on commercial motorcycle operators in Lagos State a number of owners have devised means to bend the law by going back to the future... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Lastma, motorcycle, okada

November 2, 2012

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TICKER: Lagos Traffic Law: Policemen brutalise, strip ‘okada’ rider

Some policemen reportedly took the enforcement of the Lagos Traffic Law to the extreme on Wednesday as they allegedly beat an unidentified okada rider and stripped him in Akoka, Lagos. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said the victim was caught while riding at the junction of University Road and St. Finbarr’s College Road in Akoka. He stated... Read More

Lastma, okada, traffic law

Opinion: ‘Okada’ ban and the insensitivity of state governors

Opinion: The poor masses should leave the rich alone

Opinion: Fashola is ‘porting’ from achievements to…

Debo Adejugbe: Social media votes and the pitfalls of ignorance (Y! Politico)

Opinion: Fashola has declared a war against poor people

Gag order on Lagos officials: Fashola’s has too many dirty deals to hide – PDP

Opinion: Fashola’s policy on okada: A signal metaphor

‘Affliction shall not rise a second time…’ – Ojia Adamolekun’s tribute to her late brother

Gruesome: Police discover female corpses in ritualists’ hideout

Photo of the Day: Santa ditches the sleigh, delivers gifts on ‘okada’

Jungle justice: Suspected ‘okada’ thief set ablaze

‘Okada’ rider arrested for stabbing passenger to death

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

No road: Police stop ‘okada’ protest against traffic law in Lagos

How ‘okada’ rider died from electrocution in Lagos

James Silas: It’s okay to ban ‘Okada’ in Lagos but… (Y! Superblogger)

Femke becomes Funke: Oyinbo’s dictionary to Nigerian English

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

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

#HowIsThisSurprising: ‘Okada’ accidents reduced by 95% – Lagos State govt

SNAPSHOT: ‘Okadas’ make the long journey home

Hauwa Gambo: All I want to say is, thank you, America (YNaija Frontpage)

Kay Aishida: This madness, a mega-joke (Y! Superblogger)

TICKER: Mother of murdered ‘okada’ rider: “Police, please release my other son”

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

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

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

‘Okada’ riders beat up LASTMA officials

Photo of the Day: Fashola, we hope you know this is not an ‘okada’

TICKER: Lagos Traffic Law: Policemen brutalise, strip ‘okada’ rider

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