Tag: BRT
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Many feared dead as train crashes into bus in Lagos
A collision between a Marcopolo Lagos State Government staff bus Ikeja Thursday morning train has caused tension and a heavy gridlock in the area. Although details are still sketchy, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the accident occurred at Adekunle Fajuyi way GRA Ikeja, and the bus was dragged all the way to Shogunle. An eyewitness said…
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PDP faults planned BRT fare hike in Lagos, wants reversal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has faulted the proposed increase in the fare for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) across various routes in the state, urging the reversal of the plan. The Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Hakeem Amode, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, berated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
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BREAKING: Lagos State announces increase in BRT fare
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved a flat rate increase by N100 in bus fares for all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Standard Routes with effect from July 13. The Assistant Director, Corporate Communication, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi confirmed this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday.
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How I was raped by Lagos BRT driver – Witness
A prosecution witness in the rape and murder trial of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, on Monday narrated how she was allegedly raped by Ominnikoron after boarding BRT. Ominnikoron is standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, and rape. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Bamise’s death: Why family, lawyer reject autopsy date
The family members of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola, who was kidnapped on Feb. 26 in a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus and later found dead some days later said that they rejected the autopsy date because of the short notice given to them by the police. Mr Pelumi Ayanwola, a member of the family, disclosed…
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Bamise: Court remands BRT driver for alleged murder, rape
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos, on Friday ordered that a 47-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial centre for alleged murder and rape of a 22-year-old girl, Oluwabamise Ayanwole.
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Bamise’s murder: IPAC urge Gov. Sanwo-Olu to install security cameras in strategic places
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic places to improve security in the state. The IPAC Chairman, Mr Olusegun Mobolaji, made the call in an interview with Newsmen in Thursday.
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Bamise’s murder: Commuters stranded as LASG suspends BRT operations
Many Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) commuters were stranded at various bus stations in Laos on Tuesday due to the state directive to suspend operation in sympathy over the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwole.
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Murder: Bamise Ayanwole’s family protests at Lagos Assembly
The family of late Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole, the 21 years old girl allegedly murdered after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle, on Tuesday stated a peaceful protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
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Bamise Ayanwole: FG, IGP tasked to take over murder case
The federal government (FG) and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba have been tasked to take over the murder case of Bamise Ayanwole.