…said the fundraiser was aimed at raising £10,000 to cover funeral and burial expenses, transportation, immediate financial support for his family, and other costs associated with laying him to rest with dignity. "This fundraiser is being organised by his former colleague from Yodel and DHL, with the knowledge and conse…

…woman managed to push him off and get away, leaving Obichukwu at the station. British Transport Police (BTP) officers later tracked him to his Hertfordshire home address and arrested him for s£xual assault. Obichukwu, of Armstrong Close, was found guilty on two counts in January 2026 and sentenced to two years in priso…

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has announced that full enforcement of its cashless fare payment policy will begin on August 1, warning commuters who pay cash for rides on regulated public transport services that they may face penalties. The authority said the enforcement is designed to strengthen accou…

…the operation, known as Operation MoLoCHKa, began on July 6 and has focused on vessels transporting oil, grain and other cargo that generate revenue for Russia's war effort. Recent footage reportedly shows multiple vessels being hit during the campaign, with one sustaining damage, another catching fire, two abandoned a…

…consultative platform involving regulators, refiners, marketers, NNPCL, transport agencies and security institutions to address emerging challenges in the sector. IPMAN described the downstream petroleum industry as a strategic sector that supports transportation, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and national sec…

…road network within the town, adding that the completion of the project will ease the transportation challenges associated with commuting around the town. “This is part of our administration’s agenda of infrastructure renewal across all zones of Osun. What we are doing in Osogbo, we are doing in Ila, in Iwo, Ile Ife, I…

…moment during a live performance to pay his respects to the late National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) secretary, Toba Ijaya.The tribute came during the 70th birthday celebration of Alhaji Abdul-Lateef Aderotimi Balogun, held in Oregun. Reactions trail moment KWAM 1 paid tribute to late NURTW secretary Toba…

…struggles of Lagos commuters and drew widespread attention after she was confronted by transport officials while filming at a BRT station. Speaking to PUNCH in March, Ella said she started the challenge to document the realities of balancing a full-time job with content creation. "As a full-time 9-to-5 worker and conte…

…the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017, and the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, where applicable. Speaking after the operation, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, said the agency would not relent in its crackdown on criminal elements across the stat…

…who allegedly helped the teenager cross from Ghana into Togo before arranging onward transport to the Seme border. He claimed the teenager eventually withdrew money from his account upon reaching Nigeria and returned safely to Enugu. Using the experience as a warning, the man advised young Nigerians against travelling…

…tonnes of grain from a warehouse under his own command. He then allegedly attempted to transport it by vehicle to Nampo port, before officials guarding the warehouse spotted him first and reported the incident. Earlier in July, authorities arrested the senior colonel from a coastal guard unit based in Nampo for alleged…

…purchases, he noted, expose low-income earners to constant price fluctuations driven by transportation costs and market conditions.Healthcare and housing worsen financial burdenOye also highlighted healthcare as another area where poverty imposes significant financial penalties.He noted that many families delay seeking…

…the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused hours of gridlock on Monday, leaving commuters and transport operators stranded. The crash disrupted traffic along the busy corridor, with motorists calling for long-overdue safety improvements to reduce the frequency of accidents on the bridge. Multi-Vehicle Crash Triggers Gridlock o…

…and compressed natural gas buses as cleaner alternatives to fossil fuel-powered transportation. “The state government was one of the first in the country to adopt and launch thousands of electric bikes and compressed natural gas buses, which offered eco-friendly alternatives to traditional vehicles’ over-reliance on fo…

…in 2019 to ₦4.44 trillion, developed rail infrastructure, modernised road and water transportation, established two additional state universities, embarked on a digital learning revolution and is completing what he described as the largest children’s hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. He also said Lagos has strengthened i…

…of grain from Kano to Lagos now costs N70,000. It used to be N45,000. On some routes, transport fares have doubled or even tripled. Energy is another killer,” Isong said. He said onions and peppers were already experiencing limited supply in major producing areas, leading to sudden increases in prices. The OTACCWA pres…

Social critic, Scott Iguma calls out Lagos Commissioner of Transportation over dilapidating Lekki-Epe expressroad six months after it was fixed (video) Social critic Scott Iguma has called out the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, over the rapid deterioration of the recently rehabilitated…

…analysts believe could influence the election is the battle for control of commercial transport unions, particularly the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The control of commercial transport unions in the state has also been politicised amid moves by the APC and Adeleke to take charge of the structures, especia…

…hotel." The soldier, unaware of the gravity of the situation, promptly arranged for her transportation. She returned to the Hilton, and after telling her sister what had happened, was quickly driven to the Abuja Airport to catch the 7 a.m., Okada Airline flight to Lagos." Amachree subsequently interrogated the pharmaci…

…Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has cautioned citrus farmers against transporting and selling oranges outside Benue State, warning that the practice poses a serious threat to the state’s agro-industrialisation drive and local processing industries. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakah…

…of Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has reignited debate about the violent underbelly of motor park politics in the Mushin-Fadeyi corridor, where transport union interests, cult rivalries, toll collection and political influence have long compet…

…Dongguan and Shantou have suspended “classes, work, production, business operations, and transportation” either fully or partially, it added. All train services in the province will be halted on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV said. – High risk of disaster – Financial hub Hong Kong issued on Saturday night its third-hig…

…a major concern, causing prolonged delays, frequent vehicle breakdown, and increased transportation costs for residents, workers and business owners. Some of the motorists and residents who spoke with NAN in separate interviews on Saturday acknowledged the reconstruction of the first section but urged government to ext…

…separate decisions: a 460-million-euro fine for favoring Google’s own shopping, hotel, transport and sports services in search results, and a 430-million-euro fine over restrictions that stopped app developers from steering users toward cheaper offers outside the Google Play store. US Trade Representative Jamieson Gree…

…County Monaghan, close to the Irish border. Authorities believe the bomb was being transported for use in Northern Ireland.The suspect, identified as Isobella Perrie Sullivan, appeared before a special sitting of Trim District Court, where she was charged with possession of explosives.According to Gardaí, officers foun…