okada

November 1, 2012

TICKER: Okada ban in Delta: No going back on Nov 1 date – Commissioner

Delta State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Benson Igbakpa, has said there was no going back on the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, as the ban takes effect today. He made it clear that the restriction would begin today in Warri, Asaba and Effurun, warning that the ban did not exclude private motorcycle... Read More

ban, commercial motorcycles, delta state, okada

November 1, 2012

Opinion: Fashola, why so deceitful?

by Olumide Makanjuola If you know Lagos State very well, you will understand how ridiculous and insensitive the state government has made itself look with the ‘okada’ restriction law on 475 roads In the last few months, we heard rumor on plans by the Lagos State government to ban commercial motorcycle riders popularly called... Read More

babatunde Fashola, campaign, deception, hypocrisy, lagos state, okada, okada restrictions, Okada riders

October 31, 2012

Okada must go! Union leader says that’s Fashola’s plan

by Rachel Ogbu The Chairman of the All Auto bike Commercial Owners and Workers Association of Nigeria (ANACOWA), Aliyu Wamba has accused the Lagos State Governor, Babatune Fashola, of plotting to completely ban commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada as a means of transportation. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s morning programme, Sunrise, on Tuesday,... Read More

ban, Fashola, lagos transport, okada

October 29, 2012

TICKER: ‘Okada’ rider hacks union leader to death

A leader of motorcycle operators’ association in Ondo town, Ebenezer Adedeji, was on Saturday killed by an okada rider. It was learnt that Adedeji was the branch chairman of the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria, the okada riders’ unit in one of the parks in the town. Witnesses said Adedeji had before the incident,... Read More

October 29, 2012

Road transport chairman killed over N100 association fee

by Isi Esene Ebenezer Adedeji, a branch chairman of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, at a park in Ondo State, has been reported killed by an unidentified commercial motorcycle driver in an argument over the daily N100 ticket collected by the association. Adedeji was said to have accosted the commercial motorcycle operator... Read More

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October 26, 2012

Give-the-dog-a-bad-name Month: 98% of robberies are by ‘okada’ – Police

by Hauwa Gambo So now we’re blaming ‘okada’ riders for all the evil known to man, are we? The Lagos commissioner of police, Umaru Manko, just in time to corrobate the testimony of the new war against commercial motorcyclists (‘okada’) in the state, has made the grand declaration that 98 per cent of robbery incidents... Read More

Fashola, lagos, okada, police, robberis

October 26, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

by Hauwa Gambo So these photos are slowly going viral and should inspire a proper debate about the extent and limit of honesty (or lack of it) in governance. But you know how they say pictures say more than a thousand words? You decide for yourself.

ban, Fashola, hypocrisy, lagos, okada

October 25, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Is Governor Fashola a big hypocrite? Take a look and decide for yourself

by Hauwa Gambo So these photos are slowly going viral and should inspire a proper debate about the extent and limit of honesty (or lack of it) in governance. But you know how they say pictures say more than a thousand words? You decide for yourself.

ban, Fashola, hypocrisy, lagos, okada

October 25, 2012

“We can not continue this way!” – Lagosians protest ‘okada’ restriction

by Isi Esene Lagosians have continued to groan under the weight of the new traffic law which placed restrictions on the operation of commercial motorcyclists on major highways in the state. Many Lagosians have now resorted to trekking long distances to get to their destinations – a proposition which has not gone down well with... Read More

babatunde Fashola, brt, buses, commercial motorcyclists, lagos, okada, traffic

October 25, 2012

“Go to emergency wards and see what ‘okada’ has caused” – Fashola

By Rachel Ogbu Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has asked everyone to build a consensus that the idea behind the new traffic law was to make sure life and assets of every resident of Lagos and their businesses were protected. Recently speaking on the topic “Freedom from Fear” in relation to law and order in... Read More

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October 25, 2012

TICKER: Lagosians trek as ‘okada’ ban, fuel scarcity bite harder

With the restriction of okada on some routes and the worsening fuel scarcity in Lagos State, many Lagosians who were stranded trekked to their destinations on Wednesday. Also, motorists were held up for hours following gridlock on most major roads. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway towards Seven-Up, Yaba, Iyana Ipaja, Ikorodu Road, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Oba Akran... Read More

October 24, 2012

Oh, please: ‘We are yet to enforce the new Lagos traffic law’ – Lagos State govt

by Isi Esene This might surprise a lot of Lagosians, but the attorney-general of Lagos and commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye, along with his predecessor, Prof. Yemi Osibajo have told a Lagos High Court that the state government is yet to commence the enforcement of the new traffic law. They disclosed this on Wednesday saying... Read More

Ade Ipaye, Bamidele Aturu, highways, lagos, Lagos High Court, motocyclists, okada, Yemi Osibajo

October 24, 2012

Opinion: Fashola and ‘okadas’ – Lagos can’t become New York overnight

by Babatunde Rosanwo Productivity in Lagos is highly dependent on efficiency; whether for the transport of goods, labor, or services between point A and B. The merit of banning okadas from the streets of Lagos is an easy one; this particular means of transport is prone to accidents, the okada riders are unruly, they flout... Read More

babatunde Fashola, commercial motorcyclists, economy, goods, highway, Labour, Lastma, okada, productivity

October 23, 2012

Life is not hard: 10 tips for coping without ‘okada’

by michealfreesoul These tips are guaranteed to elevate you to the next level of an ‘okada’-free Lagos state. If they aren’t, your case is too hard abeg. Ok let’s go… 10. Buy shoe protectors. Replace as the need arises. 9. In relation to number 10, carry an extra pair of foot wear. (preferably slippers) in... Read More

DSTV, Fashola, okada, trek, village

October 23, 2012

“What next? ‘Okada’ BRT?!” – The YNaija community debates Fashola’s ban on ‘okada’ #YDebate

by Isi Esene The ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as ‘okada’, on major highways by the Lagos State government has continued to elicit reactions – some are, of course, in support and several others are acutely against it. No other platform reflected this multiplicity of thought other than the social media... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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

commercial motorcyclist, elitist, Governor Babatunde Fashola, lagos, okada, transportation

October 23, 2012

TICKER: ‘Okada’ rider sells nurse to ritualists for N10,000

A commercial motorcyclist, identified simply as Ifeanyi, has been arrested for allegedly handing over a nurse, Mrs. Helen Ilonge, to ritual killers after collecting N10, 000. PUNCH Metro learnt that Ilonge had on Tuesday last week took Ifeanyi’s motorcycle on her way to Igoli along the Ogoja-Ikom Highway in Ogoja LGA. Ilonge, the coordinator of... Read More

Nurse, okada, ritualists

October 23, 2012

TICKER: No hiding place for ‘okada’ riders – Fashola

stated that the thinking of the government was that by the end of this month, no okada rider should be seen on any of the prohibited routes, saying that government was more determined to enforce the ban. According to Fashola, there were lots of jobs to do for okada riders that might lose their businesses,... Read More

Fashola, lagos, okada

October 22, 2012

Rough Riding: Okada operators stage another protest in Mushin against new traffic law

by Isi Esene The enforcement of the new Lagos Traffic Law has continued to generate protests. Motorcycle operators, popularly called ‘Okada’, came out in their numbers in the Mushin area of Lagos on Monday singing solidarity songs in protest against the activities of the police and traffic management agencies in the state over the enforcement... Read More

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October 10, 2012

Hurricane Fashola: Lagos destroys 3000 ‘okadas’

by Hauwa Gambo Well, it might have been Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who said he doesn’t give a damn, but its Babatunde Raju Fashola (SAN), the executive governor of Lagos State, who lives he maxim everyday. Now, his government has begun the crushing 3, 000 motorcycles, popularly called okada, in pursuance of its new – some... Read More

Fashola, lagos, okada, traffic law

September 4, 2012

Okada operators sue Lagos State, seek reversal of new traffic law

by Isi Esene The new traffic law passed by the Lagos State Government has drawn the ire of commercial motorcycle operators in the state and they have decided to drag the government to court calling for a reversal of the law. The defendants in the suit are the Lagos State Government, the Lagos State House... Read More

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August 12, 2012

Some justice: Okada men beat up High Court judge

by Isi Esene A High Court Judge, Justice Ogbogo Ejembi, has dragged four commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada to court for alleged criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass and serious assault. He was said to have been beaten to a pulp on Wednesday morning while on his way to the High Court Complex in Oturkpo, Benue... Read More

Adam Anthony, Barnabas Agbaka, benue, high court, motorcycle, Ogbogo Ejembi, okada, Oturkpo, traffic, Zuzuli Emmanuel

Poetry: Okada

by Nneka Jethro-Iruobe Oh Okada The smallest of commercial transporters Easy prey to bigger road users Yet the most disobedient of traffic rules Unbelievably blind to other road users Okada! How I need thee Okada! How I enjoy a ride with the breeze in my face Okada! How I wish you were all... Read More

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Fashola goes hard: Lagos governor signs terminator traffic bill into law

by Isi Esene The governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola yesterday signed the state traffic bill in to law. The law, which appeared somewhat like the Old Testament Ten Commandments, with accompanying punishments for violation, prohibits many acts hitherto considered ‘normal’ by Lagos road users. At the signing ceremony which took place at the Banquet... Read More

babatunde Fashola, bill, lagos state, Lastma, okada, security, traffic, transportation

“Boyfriend, girlfriend issues caused the clash,” Igbinedion University VC reveals

by Stanley Azuakola The authorities of Igbinedion University are disputing claims of deaths as a result of the clash within the campus on Sunday. According to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Eghosa Osaghea, no single student was beheaded during the violent clash. He said that a quarrel over a female student triggered the fight... Read More

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Four final year medical students of Igbinedion University kidnapped

by Stanley Azuakola Staff and students of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, are worried about the rising state of insecurity in Okada, especially as they appear to be the targets for the criminals. Yesterday, at about noon, four final year medical students of the private institution were kidnapped as they embarked on a trip from... Read More

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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Okada to the rescue – our love/hate relationship

These distinguished guys have really tried for us, think of all those (ehrm) crunch-time moments that okadas have been lifesavers. There is a league of special (not necessarily) “gentlemen” that are typically known on Nigerian streets. After the Nigerian Police Force, they are most probably the most insulted. Oh wait I think PHCN should take... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lagos State denies ban of okadas

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Lagos state government on Monday stated that it had not banned the operations of motorcycles, popularly known as okadas on Lagos road. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye said this in a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday. He was in the court to make submissions in a suit... Read More

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November 28, 2011

Your Turn: My Own Lagos!

by Omonike Odi Last week, I was in Lagos and in true Las Gidi style; I had the experience of my life. I was totally out of my element; I rode on the back seat of an okada, and then took bus rides in very razz buses from scary bus stops. Yet surprise a la... Read More

lagos, lagos traffic, okada

I slept with her too

by ‘Seun Salami Last week was an incredibly busy week. No, it’s not that old cliché. I mean it. Or have I ever started an article with that sentence before? Oh o, so you should know that it was indeed a very busy week, made worse by the fact that I had to make do... Read More

Girls, inspired!, okada, Seun Salami

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