Tag: Gridlock
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UPDATED: 1 dead, several injured as tanker explodes on Otedola Bridge [Photo]
A tanker exploded on Tuesday evening on Otedola Bridge along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, causing heavy traffic and panic on the route. The explosion claimed the life of one person
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Gridlock as petrol tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Saturday morning exploded after falling on its side at Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing gridlock. Mrs Florence Okpe, the spokesperson, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident to NAN in Abeokuta.
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FAAN speaks on Tuesday’s reported plane crash
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has released a statement about Tuesday evening’s reported Lagos plane crash. It would be recalled that on Tuesday evening, an unidentified private jet caused major gridlock at the Ikeja-along bus stop.
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FRSC battles to clear 48-hour Kogi to Abuja gridlock
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday brought a 48-hour gridlock at Obajana, Kogi to an end.
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Dilapidation, grid-lock on Onitsha-Enugu Road may obstruct Anambra Governorship Election – CLO
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) says dilapidation and hours of grid-lock on the Amansea-Ugwuoba axis of Onitsha-Enugu Road may affect the forthcoming Nov. 6 Governorship Election in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amansea-Ugwuoba axis of Onitsha-Enugu Road is located at boundary areas of Anambra and Enugu States about 15 minutes drive,…
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NPA introduces measures to address Apapa gridlock
NPA introduces measures to address Apapa gridlock
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BREAKING: Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters obstruct Lekki toll gate
Following the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, #EndSARS protesters on Monday morning hit the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos State, to resume protests. The protesters are demanding the release of all arrested protesters. The development led to early morning gridlock as commuters and motorists on…
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Senate gives final ultimatum on ending Apapa gridlock
Towards finding lasting solution to gridlock in Apapa, the Senate Committee on Works on Friday advocated co-operation of various government agencies to make port operations easier. The committee during an emergency meeting with stakeholders in Lagos as part of its oversight functions condemned extortion of truck drivers and asked law enforcement and traffic regulatory agencies…
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Hope rising for Apapa Roads as truckers resolve to end perennial gridlock
Road users of Lagos ports access roads and Apapa-Oshodi expressway may soon witness the end of the perennial traffic gridlock on the road. The nightmare that had been the Apapa roads had defied solution for over fifteen years, taking incalculable toll in lives and property. Federal and Lagos State governments’ efforts to tame the monster…
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Gridlock: We are committed to quick distress response in Apapa, others – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has assured residents of Apapa and its environs of its readiness to respond to any emergency situation in the area, following the gridlock arising from traffic congestion. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu said in a statement on Sunday that LASEMA is exploring various possibilities…