Dangote Truck Plunged Into River at Obadore Bridge, Igando - Photos

The rain is definitely having its toll on vehicles that are not strong especially in this season when the fiction on the road is low.

A Dangote truck is being reported to have plunged into the river at Obadore bridge inward Igando. From the report we got, the truck hit some vehicles and there are casualties, those that are alive are said to have been taken to Igando General Hospital for adequate treatment while LRU team are being contacted to pull the truck out of the river.

Again, we need to warn drivers and road users to be wary of this period where there are floods and the road is slippy, drive with care, reduce your speed, please be mindful of the road users and make sure you check your car before leaving home.

These are photos we got for you.

Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Liverpool Road To Be Closed For 4 Days For Repairs

The presidential task force on Apapa gridlock has announced the closure of Apapa - Oshodi express, creek and Liverpool road due to ongoing reconstruction works with effect from midnight of 27 June 2019 to Monday 1st July 2019.

The reconstruction work is necessary to correct the places that the tankers have destroyed especially places with drainages, roads among others.

In a joint release by both the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government, work on this road will last for 4 days while vehicles to this area will be diverted.

According to the release, it reads,

Due to ongoing Re-Constructution works on Apapa Oshodi Express road, Creek Road and Liverpool road all in Apapa Ports area there are currently massive road diversions and On-going Port Operations enhancement:

With Effect from Midnight today Thursday 29th of June, 2019

1. Trucks carrying Export and Empty containers for TinCan Island Port Operations are to stay out of Lagos for the next Two days, i.e until Monday 1st of July to allow for the palliatives and opening of the axis for Truck use.

2. All Trucks approaching Apapa Wharf Port are to approach the Port via Ijora, Orile and Iganmu via there various Nominated Parks and Lilypond Transit Truck Park.

3. Loaded trucks from Tincan Island Ports are to exit through the Apapa Oshodi Express road service lane via Liverpool rd roundabout and Coconut.

4. No truck from Tin Can Island would be allowed to access Apapa Wharf Port using Creek road or Tin Can Island area as Creek road would be closed for construction to Trucks from Apapa Oshodi Express roads.

5. Freight forwarders, Fleet operators, Transport agents, and Truckers are to take not and COMPLY.

Aftermath The Rain, These Are Scenes From Apapa - Photos

Lagosians nightmare has finally arrived, the rain. Ever since the rain started in early May, virtually every part of Lagos has felt its magnitude, from Badagry to Mile 2 to Festac, Apapa and the lists are endless. Even the wealthy folks at Lekki are not left out as the home has turned to natural swimming.

This is Apapa, after the rain in Lagos. See pictures below...

See An Accident Involving A Trailer At Ikorodu Garage - Photos

During the rainy season, experts have warned that we should be wary of trucks, trailers as some may develop break failures due to the roughness of the road and the low friction on the highway due to the rain. An accident occurred yesterday on Lagos Road, at Ikorodu close to the Garage Roundabout as a result of a failed brake of the trailer, thankfully, No life was lost though. Men of the Lagos Neighbourhood Watch, LASTMA and other relevant agencies were on ground to control traffic when the accident occurred.

This is a clarion call to all road users to be wary of trailers, cars and other heavy-duty vehicles, especially during the rainy season.

FAAN Releases Lists of Prohibited Items For Passengers

In a bid to ensure safety among passengers, airport and to protect lives and property in all airports across Nigeria, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has listed out some prohibited items which are not allowed either at the airport or on the plane. This according to FAAN is to ensure that both the airline and passengers are safe.

Below are lists of prohibited items in the Security Restricted Area (SRA)

Turkish Airlines Commences Flights to Port Harcourt Airport Amidst Fanfare - Photos

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the commencement of Turkish Airlines Flights to the Port Harcourt International Airport will lead to greater economic development for the state. Speaking at the ceremony marking the maiden flight of Turkish Airlines to Port Harcourt International Airport on Tuesday, Governor Wike said the state was ready to partner with FAAN to enable more airlines to operate International flights.

He said: “We are happy that Turkish Airlines is now operating from the Port Harcourt International Airport. This will positively impact the economy of the State.

“Outside Lagos and Abuja, Port Harcourt International Airport should be the next destination for international flights and other business opportunities. The Rivers State Government is willing to partner with key stakeholders to ensure that more Airlines operate from the state”.

He said Rivers State has great economic opportunities that will be beneficial to investors. He noted that the economy of the state can sustain itself.

The governor reiterated his approval for the dualization of the road leading to the Port Harcourt International Airport, saying that engineers of the State Ministry of Works took road measurements on Tuesday.

See The Bad State of Roads In Epe, The Hometown of Former Lagos State Governor - Photos

It's that season where most Lagosians dread most, the rainy season. The rain has come upon us and either we like it or not, nature has to take its place especially when we are not yet fully prepared by making our roads, drainages, and walkways motorable and walkable, the state is awaiting disaster from rains.

Epe is an urban city in Lagos State, it is home to one of Lagos finest politicians, for example, the former Lagos State Gov., Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode comes from this place and same can be said of the new deputy governor of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. As good as this may seem, the people are living in pains and agony in terms of roads and infrastructure. 

In a recent trip embarked by the AutoReportNG crew recently on this road leading to the palace of Oba Animashaun Kamorudeen Ishola, Oba of Epe Land, it is shocking to note that the Ex-governor of Lagos state is from here and maybe fortunately enough, his house is just a stone throw from here. Base on our assessment, the roads are in bad shape and It may 'delight' you to know that the state Deputy Governor (Hamzat) is from this place. Whenever it falls, the place is flooded, it gets so bad that weeds have taken over the road that's meant to be used for cars.

One of the locals expressed her discomfort with the road, according to her, "This road is disturbing our market, and causing flood anytime it rains here (she might have thought our reporter is from the ministry).

This is an appeal to the Lagos State Government to look to the plight of these people, they are not asking for money, all they just need is a good road network to help convey their goods and services from one point to another.

These are some of the pictures we got for you.