Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Maroof Musa has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation. The development was announced in a statement issued by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos, on Monday. Musa, a former general manager of the Lagos State Traffic … Read more
In the wake of the tragic incident that unfolded on Tuesday in the Ago Okota area of Lagos, where lives were lost in a devastating collision, it is imperative to analyze the events with a professional perspective, coupled with the profound emotions that such a harrowing incident naturally elicits. First and foremost, it is crucial … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Police has launched an investigation into the tragic LASTMA pursuit incident that unfolded in the Ago Okota area of the city. This devastating event, which occurred on Tuesday, left the community reeling in shock as a vehicle, pursued by a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official, collided … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a tragic incident on Tuesday, Ago, Okota area of Lagos witnessed a devastating accident when a vehicle, being pursued by a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official, collided with a tricycle, resulting in the loss of lives. Among the victims were a pregnant woman and her two children, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and Nigeria Police, on Sunday, arrested a driver of a yellow bus, Volkswagen ‘T4’ with registration number LSR 966 YE, for stabbing one of the officers after being apprehended over serious traffic offence around Costain Round-About, Surulere area, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Thursday, rescued a motor boy trapped under a fully loaded 40ft container. However, the driver of the truck which was carrying the boy died instantly during a fatal accident around Wharf Road, opposite Area B Police Command outward Apapa area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in conjunction with men of the Lagos State Fire Service, on Saturday, averted a fire disaster around stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, there was panic among residents and motorists on Ikorodu road, by Stadium Road, Surulere … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State residents have been alerted as some desperate robbers have now adopted a new method to steal people’s cars. This online media platform gathered that one of the suspects involved in the evil act has been arrested, and is currently being interrogated by the state police command. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disowned a suspected fake officer who attempted to steal a vehicle with the agency’s towing vehicle on Monday morning. A video had gone viral showing the “LASTMA officer” towing a vehicle a way with a van belonging to the state agency. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has berated yet-to-be-identified soldiers for attacking an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA). Viral videos on social media on Monday showed the soldiers with scarves to conceal their identities, and at least two civilians, one of whom also masked his face, attacking a LASTMA … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has disbanded several illegal checkpoints by some security operatives in the state, saying it has arrested one policeman, three officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), three Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officers and 23 civilians. It was gathered that the law enforcement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a crash on Eko Bridge in Lagos State has killed two yet-to-be-identified persons and injured no fewer than five persons. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that the crash involved six … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that in celebration of Eld-el-Kabir, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured traffic personnel will be fully on the ground to professionally and adequately manage traffic before, during, and after the festive period. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA … Read more
Recently, there were speculations that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to stop arresting motorists in the state. LASTMA, the state’s top traffic law enforcement agency, is widely known for its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass … Read more
Deploys more Officers on traffic monitoring around filling stations and other areas The Authority pleaded with fuel attendants to sell in an orderly manner in order not to cause chaos Advises motorists including members of the public against unsafe fuel storage inside vehicles Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority … Read more
A LASTMA officer was recently seen at Odo Iyalaro Bridge in Lagos channeling floodwater with his bare hands. His action came after a heavy downpour had caused floodwater to overflow, causing traffic congestion. The officer’s move helped to ease traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adekunle Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajayi Adekunle & … Read more
There were various accidents in parts of the Ogudu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning. Around 6:50am on Wednesday, LASTMA reported a multiple accident at Ogudu, inwards Ifako carwash, involving three vehicles. A BRT bus also caught fire on Ifako Bridge inward Ogudu on Wednesday morning but there were no fatalities. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The bus somersaulted in a lone accident after the driver lost control. Although the accident severely injured ten passengers, none lost their life. LASTMA pulled all of them out alive and blamed the mishap on over speeding. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued ten … Read more
Omotutu Bamidele has been sentenced to a 2-year jail term for impersonating a LASTMA officer and extorting money from unsuspecting road users in Lagos. The verdict was declared at a court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi on Monday. Bamidele was arrested by a LASTMA monitoring and surveillance team led by the Zonal Head, Ashafa Moyosore, on … Read more