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Lagos loses N1 trillion every year due to traffic – Government
Giwa shared this information during the opening of the Second Lagos Traffic Conference at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.
Tragedy on highway: Eight dead in fiery Lagos bus-truck collision
Eyewitness accounts and preliminary findings by LASTMA officials indicate that the commercial bus was travelling at high speed before the…
Lagos ‘one-way’ driver kills tricyclist, flees scene
The operator suffered severe trauma, including a dislocated knee, and was confirmed dead at the scene.
Lagos Accident: LASTMA catches driver who tried to flee after killing pedestrian
Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, speeding, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a…
Tragic: Cyclist collides with truck, dies in Lagos
Preliminary investigations suggest the cyclist, while attempting a manoeuvre from Kudirat Abiola Way to ‘Radio’ on Obafemi Awolowo Way, collided…
Traffic Radio boss Tayo Akanle inducted as LASTMA Special Traffic Mayor
Akanle hinted that the Station provides travel advisories on other modes of transportation, including the Waterways, Rail and Airways, leveraging…
Tragedy strikes in Lagos: Shocking moment Toyota Camry fell off Otedola Bridge
LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep concern over the incident, stressing that adherence to speed regulations could have…
LASTMA averts disaster as fully loaded tanker spills fuel
The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement was signed…
‘How reckless trailer driver caused amputation of LASTMA officer’s leg’
Preliminary investigations reveal that the ill-fated trailer, bearing Bauchi State registration number KTG 33 ZZ, originated from Agidingbi by Oba…
Traffic offences: LASTMA seizes 125 commercial vehicles, 48 private cars
According to the agency, the violations include unauthorised parking and severe road obstructions.
LASTMA rescues 1,075 from road crashes
He said the agency remained resolute in harnessing advanced technology, fostering public collaboration, and enhancing the proficiency of its personnel…
LASTMA rescues eight injured passengers
He said that officers from LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene, executed a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.
Yuletide: LASTMA mobilises 2,500 officers for night traffic monitoring
“This underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to facilitating safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors during the festive period,”…
Tipper suffers break failure, kills pedestrian in Lagos
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has explained how a Howo Tipper had brake failure, veered…
Newlywed couple, 17 others escape death in Third Mainland Bridge Accident
Two passengers in the front of the bus were trapped in the wreckage and suffered severe limb fractures. They were…
Narrow escape for driver as 40ft container crushes car
He said, “LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to…
Brake failure leads to fatal accident in Lagos, 3 dead
Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager of LASTMA said the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Second…
LASTMA arrests reckless driver who caused serious injury to pedestrian
The LASTMA authorities urged all road users to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, emphasizing that the safety…
LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles
The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.
Fatal multi-vehicle accident on Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge claims 1 leaves 17 injured
"LASAMBUS personnel administered urgent medical care to the 17 injured individuals, who were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals for further…
LASTMA toll-free centre addresses 1,750 calls – Bakare-Oki
He assured the public that the agency would continue to strive for improvements across all aspects of its operations to…
10 injured in Lagos BRT bus accident
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced this in a statement on its X handle. According to the statement,…
Fallen truck: LASTMA, others avert disaster
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with other emergency responders, successfully averted a potentially catastrophic disaster following…
LASTMA to tackle traffic on major road in Lagos
The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Lagos unveils 24-hour Customer Service Centre to enhance traffic management
Speaking at the inauguration, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation Sola Giwa officially opened the Customer Service Centre…
Truck crushes female biker in Lagos
It also advised motorcycle operators, both commercial and private to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated in the Lagos…
LASTMA impounds 9,370 vehicles
He added that it impounded 6,336 commercial vehicles comprising 5,101 buses and 1,235 articulated vehicles.
One dead in fatal accident on Third Mainland Bridge
The authority confirmed the death of one person, but did not give details of the identity of the deceased.
LASTMA impounds 40 vehicles
He also urged motorists to take ownership of the roads and to promptly inform LASTMA of any broken down or…
EXCLUSIVE: Lagos sets humongous N2.5bn revenue generation target for LASTMA
In the budget, the Ministry of Transportation is to generate N52.48 billion this year, out of which LASTMA is to…