The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has announced its commitment to launching an e-ticketing and central booking scheme aimed at transforming traffic management for motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). DRTS Director Mr. Abdulateef Bello made the announcement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Lagos State Taskforce announced on Tuesday that it will prosecute 28 miscreants arrested for terrorising and extorting motorists in various parts of the state. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, the agency’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, stated that these individuals were known for extorting money from motorists whose vehicles broke down on the highway, under the … Read more
Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has no legal authority to stop, impound, or confiscate vehicles on the road or impose fines on motorists. The ruling, delivered on October 2, 2024, stemmed from a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to close and reroute traffic on the Eko Bridge to facilitate urgent repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. The closure will begin on Monday, September 16, and is expected to last for eight weeks, with the bridge fully reopening in the second week of November. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
At least eight security personnel were killed by bandits on Thursday near Tazame village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to local resident Mubarak Mohammed, the victims, which included five policemen and three soldiers, were providing security for Satraco Nigeria Limited, a road construction company. Mohammed explained that the security team … Read more
Lagos government announced a traffic diversion from Osborne/Dolphin To Sura, Adeniji Adele Link Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the diversion of traffic from Osborne/ Dolphin Estate to Sura en route Adeniji Adele Link Bridge. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced has diverted traffic along the Gbagada-Oworonshoki Expressway, from Alapere-Ogudu-Car Wash to Iyana Oworo inward Anthony/Oshodi. The state government made the announced in a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Bolanle Ogunlola, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Win-Win Scenarios: How … Read more
FRSC Cautions Against Carrying Fuel in Transit Seeks to Prevent Fire Incidents on Highways Urges Motorists to Drive Safely, Cooperate with FRSC Eko Hot Blog reports that in a crucial safety advisory, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against conveying petrol in jerrycans while traveling. The Corps emphasized that this precautionary measure … Read more
The third mainland bridge was partially closed from January 9, 2024, for repairs. The repairs have been completed, clearing the way for the bridge to reopen to traffic. The reopening of the bridge has prompted a message from the traffic management agency in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Monday, issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists/commercial bus drivers operating on top of bridges across the State. The order was announced in statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Taofiq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency that regulates the transportation sector in Lagos state, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) has started to clampdown on unpainted and unregistered vehicles operating in the state. Editor’s Pick Tribunal Upholds Election Of Sanwo-Olu As Lagos State Governor How LASTMA Officials Averted Tanker Explosion On Surulere Bridge LASTMA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on the night of 1st and 2nd of September, 2023, between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am daily. In a statement on Thursday, the government said the diversion is in line with the plan to repair the newly installed truck barrier at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned motorists against the use of defective vehicle registration number plates on Lagos roads and those without any number fixed on their vehicles to desist from the unlawful act, saying it is against Sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law 2018. In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has introduced a fee of N1,000 to be paid by all motorists annually for Proof of Ownership Certificate (POC) verification. Lagos State is kick-starting the collection of the fee for POC from motorists beginning from July 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions … Read more
The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more
The FCDA has announced the shutdown of the Nnamdi Expressway carriageway and the Area 1 roundabout to enable the continuation of construction on the interchange. The main carriageways and service lanes on the expressway will be shut down between 7 am and 6 pm on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of April 2023. … Read more
A road crash has killed five and injured two in Bauchi. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Saturday as five persons were killed in a road crash at Isma village on the Bauchi-Jos Highway. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick Terrorists Release Children Abducted In Katsina – Police … Read more
The Itori Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has warned motorists to desist from harassing its personnel in the course of discharging their duties on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Eko Hot Blog reports that the commander, Gbenga Okusi, gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Monday in Itori, Ogun. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned operators and drivers of ‘LagosRide’ taxis across the state to obey the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, said this on Sunday in a statement through the Director, Public Affairs of … Read more
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