Environment

Kidnapping: Police Beef Up Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 12 March 2024 233 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The police public relations officer in Ogun state, Omolola Odutola says the command has placed different measures at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over an alleged kidnap. Mrs Odutola, said the divisional police officer, DPOs in the area have been ordered to intensify patrol along Continue Reading

Transportation

Another Crash Claims Lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 26 December 2023 219 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Two persons died while six people sustained varying degrees of injury in a lone crash that occurred around Car Park C Turning of the Redemption Camp along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The crash which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 26 December 2023 involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number ACA607XT. […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Two Die in Fatal Collision on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 26 December 2023 215 0

By Olusegun Folarin Two male adults have reportedly died while one person was injured in a fatal crash that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident which occurred at about twenty minutes past 5 in the evening on Christmas day involved a Toyota bus marked TSE266XA and a Mazda bus with registration number FKJ215XX. The Public […]Continue Reading

Security

S/West Govs Mull Streetlights, Security Cameras on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 

Web News 22 December 2023 401 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration will continue to collaborate with security agencies in the state towards finding solutions to the various security challenges confronting the state and the country as a whole. Governor Abiodun stated during the fourth quarter of the State Directors of Security Conference, South West […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Plans are in the works to light up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – Makinde

Web News 1 September 2023 283 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration in partnership with Lagos and Ogun State are to light up one of the busiest roads in Nigeria, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He made this known while receiving the Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi, on a courtesy visit in his office, in Ibadan. Governor Makinde […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Claims 10

Web News 14 January 2023 430 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 10 persons and two injured in a crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Sector Command in a statement by FRSC Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, said the accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday around the Oniworo […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Express Mishap Leaves 3 Dead, Others Injured

Web News 25 December 2022 474 0

Three persons are presumed dead while 15 people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident, which occurred around ten minutes to six this morning, involved a bus marked AYB 88 XP and a truck with no registration number on it. The Public Education […]Continue Reading

Security

Kidnapping: Southwest Police DIG Visits Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 19 November 2022 541 0

Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has allayed the fear of motorists and road users who ply Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over the lingering cases of kidnapping. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG in Charge of Southwest, Mr Jonhson Kokumo made the remarks when he embarked on a strategic assessment tour of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. DIG Kokumo, was […]Continue Reading

Security

Kidnapping: GOC 2 Div Seeks Collaborative Efforts among Security Agencies

Web News 17 November 2022 487 0

General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Chinade has called for more concerted efforts from all and sundry to tackle the recent rise in criminality in the society.  Major General Chinade stated this while hosting all heads of security and para-military agencies in Oyo State at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Continue Reading

Crime

U.I Don in Abductors Den

Web News 29 October 2022 548 0

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje has been kidnapped. The don was among travellers kidnapped on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the weekend, as his Kidnappers were demanding 50 Million Naira ransom. According to report, Professor Agbaje was kidnapped at the Dominion University area on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. Nafiu […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dunsin Escapes Death

Web News 4 September 2022 714 0

Popular Gospel music minister, Dunsin Oyekan, has expressed gratitude to God after he survived a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday. Making the victory known on his Instagram page, Dunsin,affirmed that he was “perfectly okay” despite the accident. He wrote, “Indeed God is Sweet to Worship (OLUWADUNSIN). God is my glory, the lifter […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims 1, Leaves 21 Injured on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 15 August 2022 548 0

One person has been confirmed dead while 21 people sustained injury in an accident that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accident which occurred early hours on Monday involved a luxury bus and a truck with no registration number on both vehicles. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Public Education Officer in Ogun state, Mrs Florence Okpe […]Continue Reading

Transportation

4 Burnt to Death on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Mishap

Web News 5 August 2022 595 0

Four persons have been burnt to death while 16 others were injured when a bus conveying them burst into flame onOniworo – Foursquare camp corridor of Lagos – Ibadan expressway. The lone accident, which occurred 7:50 am on Friday, involved a Mazda bus with registration number APP934XH. Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Auto Crash Claims 3 Lives on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

Web News 29 June 2022 383 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of three persons in an early Wednesday multiple accidents at Mile 12 Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Umar noted that the accident, which occurred at around 3a.m, involved an unregistered truck, another […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Heavy traffic hits Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 7 June 2022 576 0

Heavy traffic has on Tuesday morning hit the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to the report, the traffic along with Berger to Power area gathered that the traffic was caused by a road repair ongoing at the Otedola area of the highway. The traffic, which was at first only on the Ibadan-Lagos lane, was gradually spreading to […]Continue Reading

News

Diesel Tanker Explosion Claims Lives On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 10 March 2022 453 0

A diesel laden tanker on Thursday has reportedly exploded near the headquarters of the mountain of fire and prayers ministry, along Lagos – Ibadan expressway. Many passengers have reportedly lost their lives in the multiple crash accidents. The fire incident caused panic among motorists, as some vehicles which could not escape were trapped in the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

3 Injured In Gas Explosion On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 8 November 2021 466 0

Three persons have been injured in a gas explosion near the Berger Yard, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to a witness, the explosion was due to a road traffic crash involving vehicles which led to the gas explosion and burning of vehicles. The injured have been reportedly taken to the hospital in Sagamu. The Sector Commander, Federal […]Continue Reading

Environment

OGHA Speaker Calls For Palliative Measures On Lagos-Abeokuta, Sango-Idiroko Roads

Web News 26 August 2021 766 0

Ogun  State Ministry of Works has been called upon  to liaise with the Federal Road Maintenance Agency ,FERMA to urgently put in place palliative measures on the failed portions of the Lagos- Abeokuta Expressway and Sango-Idiroko road to provide succor to road users, especially motorists plying the routes. Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sango-Idiroko Roads: Ogun Continue Reading

Health Transportation

Auto Crash Claims Thirteen Lives Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 22 July 2021 888 0

Thirteen passengers have been feared dead while twelve others injured in an auto accident which occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to reports, the tragic incident involved a commercial bus traveling out of Lagos and a stationary truck at a spot opposite a company producing roofing sheets and pipes. Traffic officials on the corridor said […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims Five Lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 27 April 2021 956 0

Five persons have died while two others sustained injury in a fatal crash that occurred on Iperu axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mrs Florence Okpe, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta, said the crash occurred around quarter to nine this morning. Mrs Okpe […]Continue Reading

Energy

Gas Leakage Sparks Panic in Arepo, Magboro Communities

Web News 16 December 2020 564 0

A gas pipeline leakage along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused panic among residents of Arepo, Magboro, and other neighbouring communities. It was gathered that the gas pipeline ruptured during construction works on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. A resident told newsmen that a loud sound was heard around 9:30 a.m. According to him, the pipeline eruption caused panic […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Five Die in Mishap on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 29 November 2020 902 0

Five people have died while one person sustained injury in a crash that occurred on Lagos- Ibadan expressway. Spokesman of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident, explained that a truck and a jeep were involved in the crash.  Mr Akinbiyi explained that both vehicles were […]Continue Reading

Crime

2 Dead, 32 Vehicles Burnt, As Tanker Crashes On Kara Bridge

Web News 7 November 2020 671 0

Two people have been presumed dead in a fatal crash that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Witnesses told journalists that a tanker loaded with diesel which was bound for Lagos fell and exploded due to over-speeding causing the content to spill to nearby buildings and burn vehicles parked in that axis. The spokesman of Ogun […]Continue Reading

Crime

Toddler, Two Others Die in Lone Crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 5 August 2020 2231 0

A woman and two children have been reportedly killed while six others sustained injuries in a lone crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   The commercial bus, marked FUF 109 ZD  was said to be coming from Kwara state inbound for Lagos when it suddenly tumbled around the Mowe-Ibafo corridor of the expressway at about 2.05 […]Continue Reading

Security

Traffic Gridlock On Kara Bridge As Three Tankers Go Up In Flames

Web News 21 June 2020 679 0

There was massive traffic on the Kara bridge end of the Lagos-Ibadan highway on Sunday morning after two fuel tankers and a gas tanker went up in flames around midnight. As of the time of this report, the traffic had extended from the scene of the incident to Ketu and Ojota, making the Federal Road […]Continue Reading