The Lagos State Government has ordered a comprehensive inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms in the state, citing safety risks and poor service delivery.

In a statement on Sunday titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for E-Hailing Operators”, the state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the move is aimed at improving safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance across the sector.

He added that the ministry had observed “the deplorable condition of some vehicles operated by drivers under licensed e-hailing platforms within the state, necessitating a comprehensive audit of all vehicles in use,” warning that “any vehicle found unsuitable will not be allowed to operate on Lagos roads.”

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Osiyemi also raised concerns over inadequate databases among some operators, saying this hindered the tracking of crimes committed through their services.

Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Olawale Musa, said the use of vehicles not registered with the state “will no longer be tolerated,” stressing that such practices “pose significant security risks.”

He added that all drivers must be certified by the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute and urged residents to avoid offline bookings to maintain safety and accountability.

The meeting at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, Ikeja, was attended by representatives from Uber, Bolt, Lagride, Laurie, Vas Acquico, InDrive, Folti Tech, and EDryv, who presented updates on safety upgrades, including panic buttons and enhanced driver verification systems.

The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service because she criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC spokesperson, Caroline Embu described the allegations circulating online as false and without basis, as she said Raye was disciplined for absence during April clearance.

“Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons.

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“Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she failed to attend the April biometric clearance, as required by the NYSC Bye-Laws,” the statement read.

The scheme stressed that such extensions were a standard procedure applied uniformly, with no political motive involved, adding that similar sanctions had long been imposed on corps members who failed to meet clearance obligations.

“It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case,” the statement concluded.

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Raye, who served in Lagos State, gained public attention months ago after a viral video in which she lamented rising living costs and economic difficulties in the country.

On Saturday, she took to Instagram to allege that she was denied her certificate when she went to collect it alongside her colleagues.

She said NYSC officials claimed she failed to complete her April clearance, a claim she strongly disputed.

According to her, she had presented herself for clearance but was repeatedly told by her Local Government Inspector to wait.

She further alleged that the LGI later refused to clear her, seized her file, and asked her to leave the office.

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected armed robber, one Chinedu Eze, and recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz GLK in Asaba, Delta State.

The command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Asaba, the state capital.

He said, “On August 5, 2025, the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, received credible intelligence regarding a suspected stolen Mercedes Benz GLK with registration Number: NZM10AP about to be sold at a parking lot on former Deputy Road, Asaba. acting swiftly on this information.

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“The DPO led the officers of the Division’s Crime Branch to the location to intercept the planned vehicle sale. This intelligence operation resulted in the arrest of one Chinedu Eze, who claimed ownership of the vehicle while selling the stolen vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was registered in April 2023 and registered again in the year 2025. This prompted the policemen to reach out to the first person who registered the vehicle, where it was revealed that the vehicle was snatched at gunpoint in April 2023 at Abakpa, Enugu State, during which suspected armed robbers shot the rightful owner. The vehicle has been successfully recovered.”

Similarly, Edafe said that the command also arrested two suspected armed robbers in Ogwashi-Uku.

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According to him, on August 4, 2025, at about 0430hrs, a distress call reached the Ogwashi-Ukwu Police Station reporting that armed robbers were operating along Chelsea Street, Ogwashi-Ukwu.

Acting swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Okoyomon Israel, mobilised the Anti-Crime Squad alongside local vigilante groups to the scene. On sighting the operatives, the robbers attempted to escape, but two suspects identified as Thywill Selvin ‘m’ (22 years) of Poly Road, Ogwashi-Ukwu, and Guntim Bako ‘m’ (32 years) of Kwale Junction were arrested.

He said items recovered from the suspects include one pump-action rifle with one live cartridge, one Beretta pistol with six live cartridges, three live assault rifle ammunition, among others.

According to The PUNCH, Edafe reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property within the state.