After the tragic death of final-year student Chisom Nwankwo, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has issued a stern warning to students regarding the excessive use of motorcycles for transportation. Nwankwo lost her life when the … Continue reading OAU issues warning to students regarding okada usage after tragic incident
A Lagos State High Court situated in Tafawa Balewa Square sentenced a 24-year-old motorcycle (Okada) rider, Idris Agunbiade, to 21 years in prison for his involvement in an armed robbery case. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the sentence, finding Agunbiade guilty … Continue reading Okada rider receives 21 year prison sentence for armed robbery
A large group of commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, gathered at the Ayangbure of Ikorodu’s palace on Thursday morning to protest against alleged extortion and illegal arrests by the Nigeria Police Force. The demonstrators blocked the road in … Continue reading Okada riders take to the streets protesting police extortion and arrests
The Cross River State government has enforced a ban on the operation of commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as okada, in the Calabar metropolis. Governor Prince Bassey Otu’s chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, stated that this decision was made to ensure … Continue reading Cross River government implements ban on okada operations in calabar
A 21-year-old vulcanizer identified as Timothy Sonyegbe, who resides in the Ijofin area, has been arrested by the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, for stealing a motorcycle around Abule Teacher in Ipokia … Continue reading 21-year-old ex-convict arrested for stealing Okada in Ogun State
Two suspects have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for the brutal murder of a commercial motorcycle rider in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. According to SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the Command’s spokesperson, the suspects, identified … Continue reading Bauchi Police arrest two suspects who murdered an Okada rider and stole his bike
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