The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed reason should remain banned in Lagos State. According to him, the use of motorcycles (Okada) as a major means of transportation is not in the plan of Lagos State and should be banned. He spoke at a public lecture organised by the United Action for…
After the ban of motorcycles and tricycles in Lagos State which commenced on February 1, by the state government, residents have been expressing their bitter experiences. According to the residents who narrated their trekking experiences, the transport fare have increased exorbitantly coupled with the fact that there were limited buses to convey commuters in the…
Following the ban of operations of commercial motorcycles in our neighboring State, the Oyo State Government,has pledged to strictly control the influx and operations of commercial motorcycles in the State. This was revealed in a statement made available by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr. Akin Fagbemi today in Ibadan….
Some Keke Napeps and motorcycle riders have been spotted in a viral video where a loaded lorry was seen carrying them to an unknown destination. Here is the video below: Recalled that the Lagos State Government has banned its operation in 6 locals governments and 9 local council in the state. Therefore it is not…
Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to traffic offenders attacking men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on duty. Henceforth, the Government said it would not treat violent attacks on State’s law enforcers with kid glove, saying anyone who attacks security and road traffic officers in the line of duty will…
An official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority, Ola Oyeshina, has died from an attack on him by two hoodlums in the Apapa area of the state. Oyeshina gave up the ghost on Saturday morning while receiving treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. The thugs reportedly hurled a large stone at him…
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said that Federal Government will offer free train ride on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail project beginning from November 30. According to him, the gesture will further ease travel pattern, especially for those who wish to travel for the Christmas. The minister noted that the operation…
The Chairman, harmonisation committee for the Oyo state branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, has revealed that until state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde lift ban on the transport union, there can’t be any election. According to a report by Nigerian Tribune, no date has been fixed for the…
Oyo State Government has issued a warning against activities of illegal tax collectors issuing out fake tickets to commercial motorists at motor parks and purporting to do so on behalf of government, saying that the proscription on union activities in the State was still place. The Commissioner, Ministry of Works and Transportation, Professor Raphael Afonja…
The proscribed National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Oyo State, through one of its leaders, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi a.k.a. Auxiliary on Tuesday said it will install telecommunication and information technology gadgets in motor parks and vehicles to fight crimes like kidnapping and armed robbery in the state. Auxiliary stated that for states in the…
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