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Lagos Commuters Stranded: Drivers Strike Against Rampant Extortion

Lagos' bustling Iyana-Ipaja/Iyana-Iba corridor grinds to a halt as commercial bus drivers stage a mass strike. They protest persistent and alleged extortion by traffic authorities, police, and transport union members, spotlighting a critical governance failure within Nigeria's economic hub. This industrial action underscores the escalating pressure on daily earners and demands immediate policy intervention.

InformationNG·September 14, 2026AI-curated

Commuters plying the Iyana-Ipaja/Iyana-Iba axis of Lagos are currently stranded as commercial bus drivers operating along the route embarked on a strike over alleged extortion by law enforcement and transport regulatory agencies. Vanguard investigation revealed that the drivers w

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