Robbers go on rampage in Lagos traffic (Guardian) It was an unusual onslaught of attacks for Lagos residents by highway robbers in recent days, who have taken advantage of the traffic snarl caused by road construction workers and tanker drivers…
Kudos, knocks for Oshodi-Apapa Expressway rehab (Nation)
For many plying the Toyota-Ilasa end of the Oshodi Apapa Expressway, the rehabilitation work is a balm on an old wound. Before them is an ambitious plan to deliver a road that will stand the test of time. The road…
*Kudos, knocks for Oshodi-Apapa Expressway rehab (Nation) *POWA tenants tackle IG’s wife over eviction notices (Punch)
Kudos, knocks for Oshodi-Apapa Expressway rehab (Nation) For many plying the Toyota-Ilasa end of the Oshodi Apapa Expressway, the rehabilitation work is a balm on an old wound. Before them is an ambitious plan to deliver a road that will…
Burnt bus rots away 12 days after on Oshodi-Apapa expressway (Guardian)
Twelve days after an 18-seater bus burst into flames on the Oshodi-Apapa expressway between Toyota and Five Star bus-stop, the carcass of the bus is yet to be removed from the highway, causing a huge risk to motorists. The bus…
Oshodi-Apapa: Maritime workers urge FG to begin reconstruction work from Apapa, Berger axis(Vanguard)
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has pleaded with Federal Government to prioritise Tin-Can/Berger axis in the reconstruction of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway because of its importance and level of deterioration. The union however commended the government for approving the reconstruction of the…
Oshodi-Apapa main carriageway still blocked (SUN)
Despite the Lagos State Government’s effort to remove trucks and tankers from highways and bridges, the main carriageway of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway is still blocked as at yesterday A visit to the expressway yesterday revealed that stationary tankers were still parked…
Lagos seeks Buhari’s intervention to end Apapa Gridlock (ThisDay)
The Lagos State Government Thursday lamented the intractable traffic congestion, which had crippled commercial activities in Apapa and other parts of the state and appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to save the situation. The state government also set up a…
Apapa/Oshodi gridlock: Lagos begins removal of tankers today (SUN)
Lagos State Government has said it will commence the removal of trucks and tankers from highways and bridges from today. The state, yesterday, set up a joint operation, involving security agencies and stakeholders in the maritime sector, to remove all…
Tanker kills father of 3 in Lagos traffic (Punch)
The family of a father of three, Noah Akindiloye, has been thrown into mourning after the 43-year-old was crushed to death in traffic at Second Rainbow bus stop, in the Mile 2 end of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. Punch Metro learnt…