There is hardly any visitor reliving his or her experience in the city of aquatic splendor without mentioning the traffic. It signposts the hustle and bustle that makes the state the commercial city of West Africa. Nevertheless, the Lagos State government is always proactive in looking for enduring solutions to ease movement by making sure that there is no waste …

A yet-to-be-identified truck driver has been arrested by police operatives in Lagos for causing grievous body injuries to an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority which led to the amputation of the officer in the Ojodu Berger area of the state. According to the LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, the incident happened on Tuesday. Taofiq stressed that the officer …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) recent announcement that its Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices captured 20,000 vehicles for traffic violations in 2024 is a testament to the agency’s commitment to enhancing traffic law enforcement and management. The TMS devices, which were introduced in July 2023, have been instrumental in capturing traffic infractions, including illegal parking, traffic obstruction, and …

Have you encountered officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) lately? They appear to have turned a new leaf! Is it a make-believe or is it for real? Is it fleeting, or is it what the Lord has done, which that Christian song says shall be permanent? It shall be permanent Oh yes It shall be permanent What …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has announced an expansion of its night-time traffic management and monitoring operations in the state ahead of the New Year. This initiative targets high-traffic commercial zones, including Lekki-Ajah, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and other critical areas within the city, aiming to enhance road safety and ensure seamless vehicular movement during the holiday season. According to …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rescued a driver after a 40-foot loaded container fell on a Toyota Camry with the registration number LSR 293 HJ at Mile 2, enroute to Apapa. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, and shared on X.com on Monday. …

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a truck driver who was trapped in a life-threatening accident while driving along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja. This was disclosed in a statement made available to our newsmen by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Friday. According to the statement, …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists queuing for fuel at various filling stations to avoid traffic congestion that inconveniences other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning on Sunday as he deployed additional officers to monitor traffic around fuel stations across Lagos. This is according to a statement by LASTMA’s Director …

In a move to curb incessant gridlock caused by fuel queues, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed operatives to monitor traffic around fuel stations across the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, on Sunday. The statement revealed that the General Manager of …

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have pledged to intensify their efforts in managing traffic situation in Lagos State. This commitment was solidified during a visit by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Jonathan Owoade, to the LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, yesterday. LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki welcomed  FRSC delegation and …