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Nigeria: Effects of Okada, Keke Ban Bite Harder As Lagosians Resume Work
Premium Times, 4 February 2020
Thousands of Lagosians groaned to their places of work and business on Monday morning following the decision of the state government to ban the operation of commercial motorcycles… Read more »
Lagos Bans Commercial Motorcycles - Will It Last?
The Lagos State Government has banned the activities of commercial motorcycles in the city, citing overcrowding and safety. The move could change commuting for thousands and threaten ride-hailing startups, as the bikes offer a key source of income for thousands of low-skilled young people.
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Nigeria: Banned Lagos Okada, Keke Riders Not Welcome in Ogun, Says Gov Abiodun
Daily Trust, 6 February 2020
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders, whose operations the Lagos State\ government has restricted in 15 local… Read more »
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Nigeria: Okada Ban - PDP Blames Buhari for Terminating Lagos Metro Rail Project
Daily Trust, 6 February 2020
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sympathized with Nigerians living in Lagos following the ban on the use of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Marwa) in the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagos Residents Opt for Horses Amidst Motorcycles Ban
Daily Trust, 3 February 2020
Following the ban on motorcycle and tricycles on major roads in Lagos state, residents have opted for the use of horses as a means of transportation in the mega city. Read more »
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Nigeria: Okada Riders Poise for War in Lagos
Vanguard, 1 February 2020
The stage is set for a major confrontation between the Lagos State Government and commercial motorcyclists and tricycle operators otherwise known as Okada and Keke riders today. Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagosians Lament On Twitter As Okada, Keke Ban Bites
Daily Trust, 3 February 2020
Reactions have continued to trail the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles riders also know as Okada as well as tricycles also known as Keke Marwa in six local… Read more »
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Nigeria: Bonfire As Okada, Tricycle Riders, Police Clash in Lagos Over Ban
Vanguard, 3 February 2020
Suspected riders of motorcycles and tricycles, on Monday, protested their ban by the Lagos State Government. Read more »
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Nigeria: Under Fire After Ban On Keke, Okada, Lagos Govt Promises Alternative
Premium Times, 3 February 2020
The Lagos State Government has promised to provide alternative means of transportation for Lagosians in the wake of its ban on commercial motorcyclists and tricyclists in certain… Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagosians React to Ban of Okada, Tricycle in 15 LGA By LASG
Vanguard, 3 February 2020
"In as much as I don't support usage of Okada and tricycles on the highways, I urge the government to find a lasting solution to the rate of unemployment in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria: Okada Ban - Sanwo-Olu Orders Release of 65 More Buses On Roads
Vanguard, 3 February 2020
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the management of Lagos Bus Services Limited, Lagbus, to deploy a fleet of 65 buses along major routes from Monday,… Read more »
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Nigeria: The Real Issue in Lagos Govt's Pronouncement On Okada Riders
Premium Times, 2 February 2020
Today, enforcement of existing laws on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and restriction of their operation to certain parts of Lagos State, amounting to 74 per cent, 15 out of the 57… Read more »
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Nigeria: Why Banning Okada, Keke, Others, When Boko Haram Is Recruiting - Reno to Sanwo-Olu
Vanguard, 2 February 2020
Ex-aide to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri has faulted the banning of commercial motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, keke, and others in Lagos. Read more »
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Nigeria: Okada Ban - Police Arrest 40 Violators, Impound 188 Motorcycles
Vanguard, 2 February 2020
Following the full enforcement of the ban on motorcycles and tricycles in some Local Governments and routes in Lagos State, the state police command has arrested 40 violators,… Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagos' Ban On Okada, Keke Napep, Spot-On!
This Day, 2 February 2020
For a safer and more environment-friendly Lagos, the recent ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles was the way to go. Read more »
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Nigeria: Lagos Govt Urged to Lift Motorbike Ban
This Day, 1 February 2020
As the ban placed on the operation of motorcycles, otherwise known as Okada, on public highways in Lagos takes effect today (Saturday), leaders of the National Association of… Read more »
