BREAKING: LAGOS STATE ANNOUNCES FRESH BAN ON OKADA IN SIX LOCAL GOVT AREAS
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has outright banned motorcycles known as okadas in the state.
He announced on Wednesday that Commercial motorcycle activities have been completely outlawed in six local governments of the State.
From June 1, no commercial motorcyclists will be allowed to operate in any area of Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa local councils.
Sanwo-Olu stated during a meeting with police area commanders and DPOS at the Lagos House in Ikeja, “This is the phased banning that we are going to be embarking on so that others would know that in a short while it is either they get out or search for something else to do.”
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Area Commanders, and DPOs were present during the meeting.
More Stories
NPFL: REMO STARS RECLAIM TOP SPOT, 3SC SHOCK RANGERS
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 18 fixtures produced a blend of surprising results. A total of eight goals...
PRES. TINUBU MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED SUPREME COURT JUSTICE UTHMAN ARGUNGU
President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Uthman Muhammad Argungu, describing his departure...
FUEL PRICE TO DROP TO N935 PER LITRE BY MONDAY – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says the price of petrol will drop to N935 per litre by...
UPDATE: COMMUNITY CALLS FOR JUSTICE OVER DEATH OF MEMBER IN POLICE CUSTODY
Residents of Erubu-Asunnara Community in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State have called on the Inspector General of...
LOOKMAN SCORES AS ATALANTA FIGHT BACK TO DEFEAT EMPOLI 3-2
Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman was on the scoresheet as Atalanta surged back to the top of...
DEATH OF DEBTOR IN POLICE CELL: IGP VISITS KWARA, FAMILY OF DECEASED
Directs FCID to Take Over Case for Swift Dispensation of Justice.... The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has...