Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday rescued an injured driver and a motor boy from an empty articulated 40ft flatbed truck that fell off from the bridge by Ijora Olopa inward Apapa area of the state. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Agency, Adebayo Taofiq said the incident occurred as a result of overspeeding …

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Thursday, arrested a three-man ‘one chance’ gang at Jubilee Bridge in the Abule-Egba area of the state. ‘One chance’ is commonly used in Nigeria to refer to a robbery that takes place when a group of criminals picks up passengers in disguised commercial vehicles, to rob or defraud them. The …

A recent study conducted by the Danne Institute for Research revealed that Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria, is losing N4 trillion annually as a result of profound traffic congestion. The study, titled ‘Behavioural Causes of Traffic Congestion in Lagos’, which was funded by the Bank of Industry and Africa Finance Corporation, underscored the need for immediate action to alleviate …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists against parking on lay-bys along the Dopemu and Oshodi areas of Lagos State. According to a document by the Zonal Commander, Akeem Adeoshun, motorists should always park at designated bus stops. The document partly read: “Approved bus stops include Dopemu, Cement, Mongoro, Ajayi Farm, Ikeja, Airport, PWD, Shogunle, Ladipo and …

The driver of the Honda saloon car which rammed into sweepers of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) along Gbagada Expressway on Monday morning has turned himself in to the police. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin told The PUNCH that the driver would be charged to court for manslaughter. He said: “The owner of the …

A prominent journalist and lawyer, Mr. Osa Director has sued the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), seeking damages to the tune of N100 million and recovery of his US$1,700 and A52 Samsung Galaxy handset. In the Suit Number ID/16108MFHR/2023 filed at the Lagos State High Court (Ikeja Judicial Division), Osa is seeking the enforcement of his fundamental human rights. …

Fourteen officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) caught extorting money from motorists at different locations across the state are set to face a disciplinary panel. In a statement on Sunday. LASTMA’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq said that those on trial are 11 officials on the senior cadre and three junior officials. He quoted the agency’s General …

A tanker has exploded at the Lagos Quadrapont bridge (better known as Iganmu bridge). Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) tweeted late Thursday: “A tanker has gone up in flames just before Iganmu bridge from Sifax. LASTMA has already alerted the @LagosRescue. Our officers at the scene are doing their best to handle the situation”. According to a series of tweets …

A journalist and lawyer, Mr. Osa Director has petitioned the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) over the “ambush, illegal arrest and detention of my SUV vehicle”. In a petition, addressed to the agency’s General Manager and dated 25th August, Director demanded the return of his impounded vehicle and the valuables and money inside it, which included $1,700, a Samsung …

No fewer than 15 officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have reportedly been injured in the ongoing crisis between them and some soldiers in Lagos. Consequently, LASTMA officials withdrew from their duty posts in Lagos State, over fear of being attacked by soldiers. From Ojota to Mile 2, there was no sight of the officials. Those on …