Okada
29 Mar
Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that the average transport fare paid on commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada was N467.84 in February 2024, which was 2.55 per cent higher than the January fare (N456.22).
14 Jan
No fewer than 344 commercial motorcycles (aka Okada) were impounded by the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force) in seven days in different parts of the state.
1 Jul 2023
The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Mr Dare Ogundare has resolved the crisis rocking commercial motorcyclists, locally known as Okada, in the state. The CP on Friday intervened in the crisis after meeting with leaders and some members of the Okada riders association. The New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some commercial motorcyclists…
26 May 2023
Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Sunday Joel Josiah, yesterday, expressed concerns over rise in public health threats in the country, stressing the need for the establishment of complementary and alternative medicine.
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