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
An Ikeja High Court on Monday discharged and acquitted 29-year-old Ibrahim Yusuf, who was charged with the killing of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer, Mr. Olatunde Awotola. Justice Oyindamola Ogala, in her ruling, stated that the prosecution failed to prove the two charges of involuntary manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm to … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to launch a mobile app in September for the verification of licenses and plate numbers. The FRSC spokesperson in Lagos, Elizabeth Jayeola, announced this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jayeola, who serves as the Sector Public Education Officer for … Read more
A Lagos State High Court sentenced bus driver Elijah Shokoya to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of LASTMA officer Olawale Akinmade. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Elijah Shokoya, a commercial bus driver, to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of Olawale Akinmade, an officer … Read more
Dedicated call centre to provide timely assistance, incident reporting Aims to restore public trust, promote professionalism in agency Multi-lingual support, community engagement prioritized Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to improve service delivery and foster transparency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) has launched a call-up centre, designed to provide timely assistance … Read more
Training emphasizes ethics and effective traffic management Cadet officers urged to maintain integrity and discipline Course aims to enhance skills and career advancement Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has underscored the importance of professionalism among its cadet officers in serving the motoring public. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has authorized the redeployment of the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem. Kazeem was succeeded by Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, formerly in charge of Command Administration and Strategies. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the acting General Manager for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. This was disclosed in a statement made available online by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment towards providing a coordinated parking system through strategic regulations and monitoring of parking infrastructure. The General Manager, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, reiterated the commitment on Radio Lagos’s programme “AWAYE” on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor … Read more
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has concluded plans to partner with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on traffic management and control during the forthcoming 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba stated this during a courtesy visit by officials of … Read more
25 September 2020 Governor: ‘It’s another promise kept’ Applauds Access Bank for partnering State Govt It is a huge traffic relief for residents and road users around Iru and Victoria Island axes of Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, commissioned Victoria Island-Lekki Traffic Circulation Project in which seven gridlock-prone roads were completely re-designed and … Read more