A fully loaded high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle overturned inside the dedicated BRT lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, resulting in injuries to 10 passengers. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred shortly after the…
Corruption: 5 LASTMA officials dismissed, 2 others reprimanded
Five officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have been dismissed while two others were reprimanded by the Personnel Management Board by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC). According to a press statement signed by the Director,…
Tragic incident in Lagos as bike rider fatally struck by truck
In a devastating incident on December 4, 2023, a yet-to-be-identified motorcycle rider lost his life after a collision with a truck in Lagos State. The fatal accident occurred at the Alakija area, heading towards the Trade Fair Complex in the…
Commuters stranded as Lagos bus drivers protest extortion
Commuters were left stranded in Lagos on Monday following a protest by commercial bus drivers over alleged extortion by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Task Force. Some parts of the state, such as Egbeda, Agege, and Iyana…
Illegal Parking: Lagos impounds over 100 vehicles on bridges
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), have impounded over 100 vehicles, including private and commercial vehicles, over illegal parking on top bridges across the state. The enforcement followed the expiration of a seven-day ‘Vacation Order’ issued on…
LASTMA prevents fire explosion as tanker falls along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have prevented another diesel fire explosion at Obadeyi before Ijaye along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Agency’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo…
LASTMA, soldier face-off will not occur again, says LASTMA GM
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba, has condemned the face-off between officials of the agency and some soldiers. He described the incident as unfortunate. Oreagba spoke during a visit by officials of the…
Task force, new measures to reduce Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock — Controller
The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mr Umar Bakare, has set up a special task force and assured motorists of extraordinary measures in place to ease gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He spoke in Lagos on Friday, during inspection…
LASTMA announces alternative routes preparatory to APC’s presidential rally Tuesday
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday announced alternative routes for motorists ahead of Tuesday’s presidential campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued by its General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, LASTMA pleaded for…