Commercial Driver Jailed For Manslaughter 

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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 […]

One Dead In Third Mainland Bridge Auto Accident

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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 […]

LASTMA Cautions Truck Drivers Against Roadside Parking

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By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned truck drivers in the state to desist from parking on roadsides in the metropolis. The agency stated that such occurrence has led to gridlock and accidents which has led to loss of lives and properties suffered by the state’s residents. LASTMA General Manager, […]

LASTMA Warns Officials Against Corrupt Practices 

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By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned its officers against involving themselves in any form of corrupt practices while discharging their duties. The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the caution stating that there necessary sanctions awaiting any official caught in the act. Bakare-Oki stated this on Thursday during the […]

5 Miscreants To Be Prosecuted for Attacking LASTMA Officials

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      Kehinde Adeleye   The Lagos State Government is ready to prosecute five individuals who were arrested for attacking LASTMA personnel during an enforcement operation in the Oba Akran Avenue area of Ikeja, Lagos.   Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of Public Affairs at LASTMA, stated that the incident occurred on April 23, 2024, […]

LASTMA Arrests Man For Extorting N140,000 From Motorists

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By Mohammed Adekola Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have apprehended a 56-year-old man, Femi Adegbemi, for impersonating an official and extorting N140,000 from owners of impounded vehicles. This was disclosed in a statement on the official website of the Lagos State Government Yesterday Evening. According to the Director of Public Affairs and […]

Sanwo-Olu Appoints New Boss For LASTMA

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Sanwo-Olu Appoints New Boss For LASTMA Barely a week that the Echonews reported exclusively the antics and excesses of some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed a new head for the agency.S Sanwo-Olu approved with immediate effect the appointment of Mr. Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the […]