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A tragic and fatal head-on collision involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured. The harrowing incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from […]
By Felix Kuyinu Lagos State Government, LASG, has started a training exercise for law enforcement officers in the state to enhance professionalism and effective service. The executive arm through it’s agency, Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), at the weekend, stated that about 5,000 officers will undergo the training. LASG hinted that the program targeted […]
Earlier this afternoon, another Dangote truck (GML 730 XX) fully loaded with cements collided with the BRT corridor at Demurin Junction, heading towards Mile 12. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The accident occurred due to brake failure, as the truck, moving at high speed, veered into the BRT lane while the […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo The bustling city of Lagos was rattled on Wednesday by three separate emergencies involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, a 40-foot container truck, and a two-storey building fire. The incidents, which occurred in various parts of the metropolis, caused multiple injuries and significant traffic disruptions. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency […]
By Mohammed Adekola Many feared injured today Monday 26th August in a motor accident involving a fully loaded mini commercial bus, commonly known as Korope, and motorcycle rider (Okada man) in Ajegunle area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the accident occurred near Marine Beach area of Ajegunle. Meanwhile, the Lagos State […]
Kehinde Adeleye Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reiterated its commitment to providing prompt and efficient responses to all inquiries and reports made through its Toll-Free Call Centre (080000527862/080000LASTMA). The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the agency’s steadfast dedication to ensuring that all reports and concerns are addressed […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Government, LASG, has proclaimed that traffic at Ikeja Along bus stop will be diverted due to activities of pedestrian bridge demolition in area. LASG disclosed that the diversion will be from Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi bound lane. The demolition will take place on Saturday, […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) wishes to debunk in no equivocal terms that its operatives are not responsible for the dead body found hanging by the gate of an Estate along Lagos – Shagamu Expreeway, Lagos LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has debunked rumours circulating on Social Media insinuating […]
By Felix Kuyinu The High Court in Ikeja, Lagos has convicted a commercial driver over the death of an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agent, LASTMA. The court sentenced the offender, Elijah Shokoya, to 12 years in prison over the act. The Judge, Oyindamola Ogala, while giving the judgement said, “The prosecution has […]
Early this morning, Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded swiftly to a serious accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, where one life was lost. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, confirmed that one person died in the accident which took place near the Unilag waterfront […]