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Lagos Govt Extends Ban On Okada To More Local Governments

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7 months ago

August 18, 2022

The Lagos State Government has now outlawed the use of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada in four more local councils and six more local council development areas.

Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, the state’s commissioner for transportation, made the announcement on Thursday.

He said the decision was made after the state reviewed an earlier ban on the use of commercial motorcycles in six local councils.

Dr. Oladeinde stated that the decision was made in the best interests of the general public and for security reasons.

“For the purpose of emphasis, the state government is now banning Okada operations in a bid to further promote the safety and security of lives and properties in the state,” the commissioner said.

“This decision is to further consolidate on the achievements made so far with particular reference to decline in Accident and Crime rate as well as to continue to bring sanity to our communities within the state,” he added.

The commissioner further advised commuters to consider other alternative and sustainable means of transportation while the ban is still in force.

Kosofe Local Government, Ikosi-Isherri LCDA, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Isolo LCDA, Shomolu Local Government, Bariga LCDA, and Mushin Local Government, Odi-Olowo LCDA are among the additional councils where the total Okada ban has been enacted.

According to the commissioner, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the second phase of the total ban on Okada, in addition to the ongoing ban in the six councils and their respective LCDAs, after reviewing the earlier ban and considering its apparent positive impact.

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Sanwo-Olu Approves 20 Percent Increase In Salaries For Civil Servants

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9 hours ago

March 20, 2023

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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 20 per cent increase in salaries for civil servants in the state.

In a circular seen by IfakoIjaiyeNews, signed by Hakeem Muri Okunola, Head of Service and dated March 20, the increase took effect from January 1, 2023.

In the circular, the state government said the arrears from January till date will be paid along with the March salary.

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Lagos Auto Dealer Arraigned For Killing Wife

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10 hours ago

March 20, 2023

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A popular Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, alias (IVD) was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja High Court for the alleged involuntary manslaughter of his wife, Abimbola.

Lagos State Government arraigned IVD on one count of involuntary manslaughter.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The State Counsel, Mrs Adeshola Bello had informed the court that the defendant was for arraignment, adding that there was a mixed up in the date the alleged offence was committed.

The offence, she said, contravened Section 222 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

“We have on record Oct.10, 2022, but the actual date of the incident was Oct.12

“We pray for the indulgence of the court to make amendment on the date,” she said.

The defence counsel, Mr Victor Ogunde, SAN, sought bail for the defendant, following his arraignment.

Ogunde added that the suit against the defendant was with a different number.

Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay questioned the defence for bringing a bail application despite the defendant being on bail since March 1.

Nicole-Clay thereafter adjourned until March 30 for the commencement of trial.

Abimbola was said to have died as a result of the fire incident that occurred in the couple’s home on Oct.12, 2022.

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Truck Crushes Okada Rider, Passenger To Death

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5 days ago

March 15, 2023

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A commercial motorcyclist and his passenger, on Wednesday, lost their lives after colliding with a truck at Bible College area on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the accident on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun.

Umar said that the accident, which happened at about 9.10 a.m., involved four people, a vehicle and a Bajaj motorcycle.

He said that the motorcycle, with no registration number, drove against traffic and collided with a Daf truck, marked: KTG 941 YG, leading to the death of the Okada rider and the passenger, while two others were unhurt.

“The corpses of the dead had been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital, Ifo,” he said.

The sector commander blamed the accident on excessive speeding and route violation.

He advised motorists and okada riders to desist from excessive speeding to avoid unnecessary loss of life.

Umar also cautioned them to refrain from driving against traffic to prevent mishaps on the highway.

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