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Lagos taskforce impounds 84 vehicles in crackdown on illegal motor parks
Lagos taskforce impounds 84 vehicles in crackdown on illegal motor parks
In an effort to address the persistent traffic gridlock and associated criminal activities, the Lagos State Taskforce has initiated a rigorous enforcement operation targeting illegal motor parks and bus stops along Adeniji-Adele and surrounding routes.
Led by the chairman of the agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, the operation resulted in the impoundment of 84 vehicles.
Akerele emphasised that the unchecked activities of commercial bus drivers, commonly known as “danfo” operators, have been a major cause of significant traffic congestion, adversely affecting motorists and residents.
Akerele stated: “Motorists should not endure prolonged travel times due to the actions of a few. The occupation of lanes to create illegal bus parks is completely unacceptable. If operators wish to pick up or drop off passengers, they must use designated bus parks.”
The chairman assured that the enforcement exercises will be ongoing and intensified, extending across various parts of the state.
He described the initiative as a people-oriented effort to ensure Lagosians can properly utilize public amenities without unnecessary hindrance.
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In a related operation, the task force also addressed similar issues on Awolowo Way and Ipodo Street near Ikeja Under Bridge, where illegal car parks and garages have created traffic bottlenecks.
Akerele confirmed the removal of all illegally parked vehicles and warned that the days of commercial bus drivers using unapproved locations are numbered.
“Go-slow is not natural, not created by God. It is caused by the activities of a few recalcitrant drivers,” Akerele remarked, highlighting that these obstructions exacerbate rush hour traffic, spilling over to the Third Mainland Bridge and Kodesoh Street, making those areas nearly impassable.
The operation did not spare operators of kiosks and makeshift stores on walkways, as officials cleared structures blocking pedestrian pathways on Adeniji-Adele. Traders on Ipodo Street were also warned to move their goods off the road or risk confiscation.
Akerele assured residents that the restored order and serenity achieved during the weeklong exercise would be maintained.
The director of press and public affairs for the Lagos State Taskforce, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, stated that these measures are part of a broader effort to improve the daily lives of Lagosians by ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and public space utilization.
Lagos taskforce impounds 84 vehicles in crackdown on illegal motor parks
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UK hikes visa fees as new rates take effect April 9
UK hikes visa fees as new rates take effect April 9
The United Kingdom Home Office has announced an upward revision of visa application fees across various categories, with the cost of study visas for main applicants and their dependents rising from £490 to £524.
According to an update published on the Home Office website on March 19, the new fees will apply from April 9. The cost of a six-month visit visa will increase from £115 to £127, while a two-year visa will now be issued at £475, up from £432. Additionally, the fee for a 10-year visa has been raised from £963 to £1,059.
Transit visas have also been affected by the changes, with the direct airside transit visa fee increasing from £35 to £39, and the direct landside visit visa rising from £64 to £70.
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The UK has long been a preferred destination for Nigerian students looking to further their education, often as a way to escape economic challenges at home. However, the number of Nigerian students applying to study in the UK has dropped significantly in 2024 following a government policy barring most international students from bringing their family members.
The rule, which does not apply to postgraduate research students, has led to a decline in study visa applications from countries such as Nigeria and India. A March 2024 report by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service highlighted the shift, noting that many prospective students are now seeking admission in alternative destinations.
UK hikes visa fees as new rates take effect April 9
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Ramadan ends in Nigeria, Sultan announces March 30 as Eid-el-Fitr
Ramadan ends in Nigeria, Sultan announces March 30 as Eid-el-Fitr
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, says the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan fasting has been sighted.
The Sultan, who is president of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSIA), said in a broadcast on Saturday night, “Today marks the end of the Ramadan fasting and Sunday, March 30, is the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.”
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Embrace environmental sanitation during Eid-Fitr, LAGESC boss tells Lagosians
Embrace environmental sanitation during Eid-Fitr, LAGESC boss tells Lagosians
By Dada Jackson
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has urged Lagosians to embrace proper environmental practices and obey the state’s environmental laws ahead of the Eid-l-Fitr festivities to mark the end of the Ramadan fast by Muslim faithful around the world.
Corps Marshal of the agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (retd), sounded the call at the agency’s command headquarters at Bolade-Oshodi.
He said, ‘‘The Ramadan fast is a testament to the willingness of Muslim faithful to adhere to the pillars of their faith and it is enjoined that cleanliness is an important religious practice in all faiths, which is why we admonish Lagosians to imbibe proper waste disposal and keep their environment clean during the celebration.”
Cole also advised Lagosians to make proper use of pedestrian bridges for their safety instead of crossing highways to prevent ‘hit and run’ cases by speeding motorists.
He equally read a riot act to miscreants in the habit of converting pedestrian bridges to sleeping areas which deters Lagosians in transit, pedestrians vowing that anyone caught w be made to face the state Environmental laws as amended
The KAI boss also revealed that the agency had recorded giant strides and would not relent in ridding pedestrian bridges across Lagos of criminal obstructions, traders and hawkers with daily arrests made alongside secured prosecutions by the Courts.
The Corps Marshal also warned Lagosians to desist from street trading, use of Styrofoam pack, hawking in traffic, patronage of cart pushers for refuse disposal, and erection of illegal structures on laybys, setbacks, medians, road verges, kerbs or around public schools in the state.
The KAI head said offenders would be made to face the consequences via prosecution in a competent court of appropriate jurisdiction.
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