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Okada rider killed in accident at Lapaz; another rushed to hospital

A okada” rider on Saturday morning died at the Lapaz traffic light in Accra, while the passenger on his bike has been rushed to the hospital. An eyewitness, Peter Owusu told Citi News, the okada rider attempted to manoeuvre his way through two vehicles when the unfortunate incident happened. According to …

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Two ‘okada’ riders burnt to death for allegedly snatching phone

Two motor riders were on Thursday, October 28, burnt to death by irate residents of Nairobi’s Buruburu estate after they allegedly grabbed a phone from a pedestrian along the busy Jogoo Road. According to their colleague riders, the culprits snatched the phone from a lady who was walking on the …

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GOOD NEWS: Government set to begin ‘Okada for car’ initiative [WATCH]

The NPP Government’s promise to give operators of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’ a better and safer alternative is set to be actualised with the acquisition of a number of mini vehicles in fulfilment of the promise to give Okada riders vehicles in exchange for their motorcycles on special …

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PHOTOS: Nursing mother on Okada crushed to death at Kasoa

A Nursing mother on a motorbike has been crushed to death at Kasoa Free town Junction on the Kasoa – Obom Road in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The deceased known as Magasuba Mariam was returning home after buying some foodstuff at the Kasoa New Market …

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Chief stops Okada riders from operating in Akyem Akroso

There is confusion at Akyem Akroso in the Eastern Region after a Chief, Elders, Assembly members, and the Unit community placed a moratorium on commercial motorbike operation in the area, which took effect Tuesday, August 10. The temporal prohibition was agreed upon on Sunday, August 7 by the Akyem Akroso …

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SAD VIDEO: Okada Driver loses Head in a Gory Accident

An Okada rider has lost his head in an accident which took two lives. The unfortunate accident happened at Akyem Bomso in the Eastern Region of Ghana. According to an eyewitnes who spoke to the media at the scene, the Okada rider and the other victim were traveling from Akyem …

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Okada rider Crushed to death at Prosohene-Juaboso

Okada rider, Kwasi Adane, 40, has been crushed to death at Prosohene Nkwanta in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The incident happened today, Friday 14 May, 2021 at 8:00am. According to reports, the late Kwasi was heading towards Bonsu Nwankanta from Juaboso after dropping his wife at …

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Missing 19-year-old okada rider found dead in bush

Body of a missing 19-year-old commercial motor rider has been discovered in a bush at Dwenase in the Wiaso Nunicipality of the Western North Region. According to uncle of the deceased, Gideon Asante left home on Monday for work but he was never sighted until he was discovered lifeless three …

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Give us the cars you promised – Okada riders to Bawumia

  Commercial Motor Riders, popularly known as ‘Okada’ riders in the country are calling on the New Patriotic Party (NPP)- government, specifically the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to come out to explain to them why they have refused to make available the vehicles promised them, four months after winning the 2020 election. According …

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Tipper truck runs over okada rider; kills one and another in critical condition

One person has been confirmed dead and another said to be in critical condition after they run over by a tipper truck in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The body of the deceased who has been identified as 19-year-old Emmanuel Drami has been deposited at the Wenchi Methodist …

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