A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday, November 17, 2024, when a reckless truck driver crushed a revenue collector to death and fled the scene. The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly collecting tolls at a toll gate when the fatal accident happened. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the Read More…
A significant traffic disruption is looming over Lagos as the state government has announced a three-month closure of the outbound lane of the Marine Bridge, starting from November 18, 2024. The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge, a crucial link for commuters and businesses in the Apapa axis. The Lagos Read More…
In a devastating accident on Sunday, three people lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision after a tanker carrying black oil experienced brake failure. The incident occurred around 6 PM at Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The tanker, fully loaded with black oil, lost control and crashed into two Volkswagen commercial Read More…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to boost local fuel production and reduce dependency on imports. Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists contributing to traffic congestion at filling stations across the state. This follows a notable resurgence in fuel queues, which has led to significant disruptions on Lagos roads. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Read More…
Two separate traffic incidents on Sunday caused significant disruptions on major roads in Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that both accidents involved trucks and led to temporary road blockages. The first incident occurred at Palmgrove, inward Obanikoro along Ikorodu Road. At 6:20 am, LASEMA responded to distress calls about an accident Read More…
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday when a collision involving three commercial vehicles resulted in the death of a male pedestrian. The accident, which occurred at Ketu by Demurin Junction inward Kosofe, Lagos, at approximately 6:45 a.m., involved a Toyota Hiace Bus and two Volkswagen commercial buses. Confirming the incident, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has banned the use of its uniforms, kits, and other accoutrements by film and skit makers. The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, said the ban was necessary after he saw a fully kitted actress with a LASTMA uniform in a Yoruba film titled “Gbogbo Lowo.” Oreagba said Read More…
A fake traffic officer dressed in the organization’s outfit was apprehended by agents of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday in the Lekki neighbourhood of Lagos. In a statement released on Thursday in Lagos by the Director of LASTMA’s Public Affairs Department, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, the organization’s General Manager, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) apprehended two accused kidnappers and liberated a female prisoner who was being kept inside their car near the Presbyterian Church in Yaba, Lagos. This was said in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos by Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, General Manager of LASTMA. The two suspected kidnappers were reportedly Read More…
