Nigerian State Bans Motorcyclists
Following an attack on the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, the Kano State government has banned commercial motorcyclists from operating in the state.
An Okada rider.
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Nigeria:
Bonesetters Protest Ban On Commercial Motorcyclists in Bayelsa
This Day, 24 January 2013
The council of traditional bonesetters in Bayelsa State has sent a delegation to the state government to protest the ban on commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Suspends Achaba
Daily Trust, 23 January 2013
Commercial motorcyclists locally known as Achaba have been banned from operating in Kano city and environs until they go through a registration process instituted by the state… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Attack On Emir - Kano Bans Commercial Motorcyclists
Vanguard, 23 January 2013
The Kano State Government on Tuesday ban the activities of commercial motorcyclists in the state from Jan. 24. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Attack On Bayero - Kano State Government Bans Achaba Riders
This Day, 22 January 2013
Following the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero which claimed the lives of six persons by gunmen , the Kano State Government has placed a ban on motorcyclists operating… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Attack On Kano Emir - Daura Emirate Cancels Festival
Leadership, 23 January 2013
The Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State, has announced the cancellation of the annual Maulud festival in honour of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was attacked by… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Govt Bans Okada
Leadership, 23 January 2013
The Kano State government yesterday banned commercial motorcyclists, otherwise known as Okada in the ancient commercial city, the BBC Hausa Service has reported. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Presidency - Buhari, CPC Comments On Emir of Kano Attack 'Reckless, Opportunistic'
This Day, 22 January 2013
Presidency Tuesday lampooned former Head of State and National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, General Muhammadu Buhari, describing his comments on the attack on the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ado Bayero - Oritsejafor Condemns Attack, Calls for Better Security
This Day, 23 January 2013
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has condemned last Saturday's gun attack on the octogenarian and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Kano Bans Motorcyclists From Carrying Passengers
Daily Trust, 22 January 2013
The Kano state government has suspended both commercial and private motorcyclists from carrying passengers within Kano and environs as from Thursday, until they register their… Read more »
InFocus
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The Federal Executive Council has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. Read more »
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Four suspects have been taken into custody following the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero and his convoy, which killed at least three and left several others injured. Read more »