Tag: Okada Ban
Gov. Otti bans commercial motorcycles in Abia
Governor Alex Otti has ordered the immediate ban of all commercial motorcyclists, better known as Okada, within the Umuahia and…
Lagos impounds 150 commercial motorcycles, arrests 10 persons
The Lagos State Environmental Enforcement and Special Offences Unit impounded 150 motorcycles for violating traffic rules in the last week.
Gov. Sanwo-Olu extends Okada ban to more LGAs in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended the ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles popularly called Okada to four more local…
Residents beg Sanwo-Olu over bad roads, Okada ban
According to the residents, they had earlier reached out to the immediate-past administration of Lagos State, but nothing was done.…
Mixed reactions trail FG’s plan to ban use of motorcycles
The proposed ban has continued to generate comments including from the national assembly while the Federal Government is yet to…
Lagos task force impounds 322 motorcycles
The agency’s spokesman enjoined motorcycle operators to embrace alternative means of transportation, which, he said, were safer, more presentable and…
Police reinforce Okada ban in Katsina
According to the statement, the enforcement was necessary due to the recent threat to security caused by terrorists and other…
Lagos govt inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Kamar Olowoshago, also urged the Anti-Okada personnel to be diligent and honest in…
Okada ban: Lagos govt records 85% compliance
Jejeloye said this on Friday in Ikeja, while speaking with newsmen, during the crushing of the commercial motorcycles, popularly known…
Okada riders shun Lagos roads in compliance with ban in six LGs (Photos)
The Local Governments are: Ikeja, Eti-Osa, Apapa, Surulere, Lagos Island and Lagos Mainland.
Okada ban begins in Lagos today, residents assured of safety
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 18 announced the ban, after a meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders and…
‘Okada’ ban: Lagos deploys boats with free Wi-fi, onboard entertainment
Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) said it has deployed more boats for operations ahead of the June 1 proposed ban…
Okada ban begins in Lagos June 1, Sanwo-Olu affirms
The ban is in six local governments, Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, Apapa, Eti-Osa and Ikeja.
CSO backs Sanwo-Olu on okada ban
The National Coordinator, Activists for Good Governance, Declan Ihekaire, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos said there…
Arewa community backs ban on Okada in Lagos
In a communique after its general assembly on Sunday, Lagos Arewa stated that the ban placed on Okadas is not…
Okada/Keke ban forgotten since #EndSARS protest – FRSC
Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said that commuters and riders have forgotten of the…
Occupy Lagos protesters storm Eko Atlantic over Okada ban
A group of people have stormed the Lagos City Marathon finish line at Eko Atlantic, to protest the restriction of…
Okada Ban: Singer Slimcase supports Lagos Govt
Nigerian singer, Oluwafemi Oladapo Oke-Eko also known as Slimcase has expressed his satisfaction over Lagos state government's decision to ban…
Lagos ban on Okada/Keke: Charly Boy speaks, his shocking disclosures
Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy, the godfather of Okada riders in Nigeria has spoken about the ban of Okada and…
Lagos Okada/Keke ban: 3 videos that will shock you
Since 1 February when the Lagos State Government ban on Okada and Tricycles on major highways and bridges took effect,…
Amaechi states FG’s position on Okada and tricycles ban in Lagos
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said it is not under the jurisdiction of the federal government to tell…
Lagos Okada/Keke ban: NURTW sends warning to commercial bus drivers
Commercial bus drivers in Lagos State have been warned against hike in fares over the ban and restriction of motorcycles…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie kicks Sanwo-Olu over Okada ban
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has berated the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Lagos State Government for banning okadas in certain routes in…
Okada Ban: Protest continues despite Sanwo-Olu’s directive
The residents of Lagos have continued to express their displeasure to the ban on operations of motorcycles (popularly called Okada)…
Uche Jombo blasts Nigeria leaders over Okada Ban
Movie star and film producer, Uche Jombo has taken to social media to express dissapointment in Nigeria 'inconsiderate leaders' following…
Lagos State Government did not licence any Okada company
The Lagos State Government has denied giving licence to any company to operate commercial services with motorcycles popularly known as Okada,…
Awka residents commend Gov. Obiano over Okada ban
Some residents in Awka, the Anambra capital, on Friday lauded Gov. Wille Obiano for banning commercial motorcycles, the News Agency…
Okada Ban: Displaced Anambra riders to undergo mandatory driving training
Former commercial motorcyclists banned from operating by the Anambra Government have expressed their desire to be included to benefit from…
Motorcycles ban in Awka, Onitsha remains July 1 – Commissioner
The Anambra Government has said that enforcement of the order banning the use of motorcycles in Onitsha and Awka remains…
Enugu Okada ban: Security operatives not excluded – Police
The Police Command in Enugu State says the law banning the use of motorcycles within Enugu metropolis is binding on…