The Lagos State Government has extended financial support to families of officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) who died in the line of duty, disbursing a total of ₦40 million. At a presentation ceremony held at LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, twenty beneficiary families each received ₦2 million as consolatory support. The […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has hailed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) as a “masterstroke in public policy,” praising its transformative impact on traffic management in Nigeria. Opeifa, a former Lagos Commissioner for Transportation and one of the key figures involved in the […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has come under intense public scrutiny following allegations of complicity and cover-up in the theft of a heavy-duty excavator valued at ₦70 million. The machine, reportedly stolen from a construction site in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, was allegedly intercepted and detained by LASTMA officials but later vanished […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership in managing traffic across Lagos State. This agreement was announced by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, during a courtesy visit today by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in continuation of its enforcement operations to unlock traffic across the State, has impounded 30 vehicles over illegal parking and unpainted vehicles around Apongbon, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr Taofiq Adebayo, said this in a statement in […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the appointment of 11 of its officials due to accusations of extortion and bribery. The details regarding their identities and ranks were not disclosed. The dismissals followed a disciplinary panel session where 12 LASTMA officials were reviewed for various offenses, including corruption and absenteeism. One official […]
By Temitope Adebayo To enhance transparency in traffic management and enforcement, the Lagos State Government has deployed more body cameras to the Lagos Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) personnel. The event which took place at the weekend during the visit of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola to the LASTMA headquarters at […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed concern over excessive speed by some drivers, due to the free roads resulting from the lockdown over the Coronavirus pandemic. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olajide Oduyoye, expressed concern in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos He said that while monitoring the road traffic situation […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said that ‘nobody has the right to stop Muslims from worshipping Allah just as no one has the right to stop Christians from worshipping Jesus. MURIC also asked if Yoruba Christians have any grudges against Yoruba Muslims, any allegation at all, anything Yoruba Muslims have done to hurt Yoruba […]
Lagos – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday announced the closure of railway level crossing at Yaba following the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line. According to a travel advisory made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos by Spokesman for LASTMA, Mr Olumide Filade, the level […]
The Lagos state government has declared a state of emergency on the various dilapidated highways and carriages within the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday at the Lagos House, Marina, ordered the massive construction work on critical roads and highways across the state, beginning from Monday. The governor’s directive followed the conclusion of series of […]
Lagos – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed Mr Olajide Oduyoye as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Mr Olumide Filade, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. LASEMA raises alarm over pipeline vadalism in […]
An operative of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Olakunle Olonade, accused of killing an official of the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA), Rotimi Adeyemo, who arrested him for traffic violations, has died after he was beated by a mob. According to the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Chike Oti, the incident […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has deployed a special squad to tackle the unending gridlock that has locked down Apapa and other areas of Lagos. The persistent lockdown has made observers to question the ability of Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, to handle the log-jam, which has lingered for years. The state […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Command on Thursday, assured residents of the state of free flow of traffic, in spite the temporary closure of the third mainland bridge. The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Hyginus Omeje, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen. He said 200 personnel had […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has lauded motorists and commuters for their understanding, support and cooperation since the State Government commenced massive road rehabilitation across the State, revealing that a new strategy has been mapped out to enhance free-flow of traffic. The State Government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, had earlier […]
…..Assures motorists of free flow of traffic The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), at the weekend created a 24-hour Special Intervention and Rapid Response Unit to mitigate the impact of partial closure of adjoining roads in Agege area of the state on traffic owing to the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover. The […]
…Vows to rid agency of corrupt practices, indiscipline In continuation of efforts to stem the tide of corruption among the state traffic officials, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has arrested eight of its officials for collecting bribe from motorists and for other corrupt practices. The officials, who are attached to the Agege-Pen Cinema […]