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Yuletide: Lagos govt warns partygoers against roads’ obstruction

Peter AnayoNovember 24, 2025

by Peter AnayoNovember 24, 20250546

IBRAHIM QUADRI As Yuletide approaches, the Lagos State Government has cautioned residents, including community custodians, religious bodies, party conveners and organisers of socio-cultural activities against the indiscriminate obstruction of access roads before, during and after events. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) gave the warning on Sunday through......

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Lagos: Truck crushes minibus driver, as LASTMA rescues 3 passengers unhurt

Peter AnayoJune 23, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 23, 20250691

IBRAHIM QUADRI A tricycle popularly referred to as ‘korope’ driver was crushed to death on Sunday during a collision involving a fully-laden 40-foot Mack containerized truck (MUS 729 XY) at Old Ipaja Road by Agbotikuyo, en route Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State. According to Adebayo Taofiq,......

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Sallah: LASTMA deploys tactical officers for hitch-free celebrations

Peter AnayoJune 5, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 5, 20250564

…Urges Muslims to safeguard sanctity of free vehicular movement around designated Eid prayer grounds IBRAHIM QUADRI As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its officers have been mobilized and tactically embedded at major traffic convergence zones and flashpoints across the State. The......

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Truck crushes Okada rider to death in Ikorodu, Lagos

Peter AnayoJune 1, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 1, 202502243

IBRAHIM QUADRI A commercial motorcyclist popularly referred to as Okada rider has lost his life in the early hours of Sunday along the Sabo Onimalu corridor, inward Itamaga, in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State. The rider who was navigating at an uncontrollably speed, collided with a fully loaded......

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LASTMA impounds 235 vehicles, arrests 10 miscreants during clean-up exercise

Peter AnayoMay 30, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 30, 20250746

IBRAHIM QUADRI In a decisive move to ensure urban mobility, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a comprehensive clean-up enforcement campaign across critical traffic corridors within the State. Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA made this known in a statement made......

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Lorry knocks down pedestrian to death while crossing Ojota expressway

Peter AnayoMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 5, 2025May 5, 20250743

IBRAHIM QUADRI A yet-to-identified pedestrian has feared dead after being struck by a lorry while attempting to cross the Ojota Expressway on foot. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq made this known in a statement made available to......

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Truck crushes cyclist answering call on transit to death, in Lagos

Peter AnayoApril 28, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 28, 20250786

IBRAHIM QUADRI A cyclist who was allegedly on phone call, was feared dead on Sunday when he collided with a truck (registration number BDG 610 YA) at Alausa Bus Stop, approaching ‘Radio’ by Kudirat Abiola Way, along Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement by......

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Lagos impounds 125 commercial vehicles, 48 cars over illegal parking, traffic obstruction

Peter AnayoJanuary 30, 2025

by Peter AnayoJanuary 30, 20250850

IBRAHIM QUADRI Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended 125 commercial buses and 48 privately owned vehicles over violations, including unauthorized parking and severe road obstructions. According to a release by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA the crackdown was executed across......

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How LASTMA saved 1,075 lives, tackled 2,051 accidents in 2024

Peter AnayoJanuary 17, 2025

by Peter AnayoJanuary 17, 202501045

IBRAHIM QUADRI The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disclosed that not less than 1,075 lives were safeguarded from the brink of road traffic catastrophes in 2024. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq made the disclosure in a statement, noting the Agency also......

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2025: LASTMA intensifies safety on night travels ahead of new year

Peter AnayoDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 31, 2024December 31, 20240949

IBRAHIM QUADRI The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced an expansion of its night-time traffic management and monitoring operations across key commercial zones, including Lekki-Ajah, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and other high-traffic areas within the State. In a release by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of......