
Dispatch Rider Dies in Lagos Multiple Crash
A dispatch rider was killed in a multiple road crash involving two trucks at Ijesha, Lagos. Authorities are investigating the accident.
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A dispatch rider was killed in a multiple road crash involving two trucks at Ijesha, Lagos. Authorities are investigating the accident.

The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened industrial action in response to a N100,000 permit imposed on dispatch riders, citing intimidation and unlawful motorcycle seizures by the state transport ministry.

A chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been arraigned in Lagos on charges of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, and attempted murder in connection with the alleged killing of a dispatch rider.
Lagos State is intensifying efforts to improve dispatch rider safety and reduce accidents by engaging with unions to promote adherence to safety regulations.
A dispatch rider has tragically died in Lagos after being involved in a collision with a truck. This incident marks another fatality for dispatch riders in the city, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
A tanker driver has fled the scene after a fatal crash on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in Lagos, Nigeria, resulted in the death of a dispatch rider.

The FCT Administration has suspended the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy after protests from dispatch riders over multiple taxation. Read More: https://punchng.com/fcta-suspends-enforcement-of-drivers-riders-permit-levy/

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of 32-year-old dispatch rider Emmanuel Jegede, following conflicting accounts of how he lost control of his motorcycle and died.
A Lagos NURTW chieftain, Shamsudeen Oladiti, has been arraigned before a high court for the involuntary manslaughter of a dispatch rider, Ramon Imam.
A dispatch rider is feared dead after being hit by a driver going against traffic on the Magboro Bridge of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in a suspected hit-and-run.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is intensifying efforts to improve safety for dispatch riders and curb the rising number of accidents involving them on major highways across the state.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has voiced concerns regarding the increasing deaths of dispatch riders, highlighting a recent incident where the remains of a deceased rider were handed over to Federal Road Safety Corps officials.

A dispatch rider died after being crushed by a fully loaded diesel tanker on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, with the tanker driver fleeing the scene.

A tanker driver has been arrested by LASTMA officials in Lagos after his vehicle crushed a dispatch rider to death in a fatal accident.
A dispatch rider tragically died in a Lagos road crash after colliding with an articulated truck along the Ilupeju Bypass, according to LASTMA officials.

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with LASTMA, NIPOST, and other stakeholders, has convened a high-level meeting to address and curb fatal road crashes involving dispatch riders on highways. The initiative aims to identify major causes and implement safety measures.
A video showing a dispatch rider consuming a customer's food before delivery has gone viral, sparking public outrage and discussions about food safety and tamper-proof packaging.
A dispatch rider tragically died in Lagos after being crushed by a tanker. The incident occurred in a road crash in the city.

A truck driver in Lagos killed a dispatch rider and subsequently fled the scene, prompting the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to urge police for a comprehensive inquiry and justice.