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LASTMA announces traffic restriction for Buhari’s two-day Lagos visit
The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be restricted on Monday with a diversion on the Island on Tuesday for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari. Commissioner for…
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Dear LASG, isn’t LASTMA a threat to the Lagos ‘mega city’ vision?
If you live in Lagos and do not have any story to tell about the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), you probably arrived last week and have been indoors…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: How the reported absence of LASTMA officials is affecting Lagosians
In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, there has been a noticeable absence of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the roads, according to reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the police were also reported to have deserted...
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The Late 5: No more ‘wife of the president,’ I am now First Lady – Aisha Buhari; Sanwo-Olu increases LASTMA officers’ allowance | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: No more 'wife of the president,' I am now First Lady - Aisha Buhari Wife of the President Aisha Buhari on Thursday,…
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UPDATE: FSARS operative who allegedly killed LASTMA official, reported dead
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered the posthumous trial of an operative of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Inspector Olukunle Olonade who shot dead an official…
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Tragedy as FSARS operative kills LASTMA official
An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adeyemo Rotimi (46), was late Wednesday, shot dead at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, by a police inspector attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
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Police arrest suspected killers of LASTMA officer in Lagos
The Nigerian Police has arrested two commercial motorcycle riders suspected to have been part of those who lynched a zonal commander, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Olatunji Bakare. The suspects;…
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Police escort brutalise LASTMA official in Ajah (PHOTOS)
An official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) was on Wednesday humiliated by Police escort. According to the authority's official account, @followlastma, the official was humiliated while performing…
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Extortion of motorists: LASTMA officer becomes scapegoat
Onipede Olusegun, a former official within the cream and wine wearing law enforcement agency, LASTMA, has been shown the door by Lagos State on allegations of extortion. Onipede was about his…
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Video footage shows LASTMA official manhandling a commuter (WATCH)
Thanks to technology, a LASTMA official was filmed trying to seize a moving bus with a flat tire on Monday. The unfortunate driver could be heard screaming in Yoruba saying, ‘E…
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LASTMA boss will keep Lagos roads ‘clear at all times’… but drive with ‘sanity’
When the new LASTMA boss is a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, you know what to expect. The new traffic boss in Lagos state, has promised to ensure a free flow…
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Ambode appoints retired AIG as new LASTMA boss
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Christian Akioja Olakpe, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The appointment…
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: LASTMA and Ambode’s demand for civility in traffic management
Driving on the streets of Lagos has always been a hassle. For a city that is over ten times overpopulated and suffered decades of no investment in road infrastructure pre-1999,…
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Wrongful overtaking in Lagos will cost you N100K | Here are 82 new LASTMA rules
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, has released a fresh set of rules for road users in Lagos. The new regulations heralds LASTMA's new system of booking traffic offenders, instead of impounding…
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LASTMA official slumps and dies during traffic duty
An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Kazeem Lawal, has died after slumping while controlling traffic on Ishaga Road in the Idi-Araba, Mushin area on Saturday. Lawal, who was attached…
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LASTMA official slumps on duty (PHOTOS)
An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reportedly slumped while controlling traffic in the Idi Araba area of Lagos on Saturday. The official, whose identity is yet to…
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See LASTMA officials in their most embarrassing element (Photos)
When the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was founded in 2000 - it was solely to move Lagos traffic with dignity, honour and pride. Sadly, that dignity, honor and…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Ambode tells motorists not to attack LASTMA officials, Union kicks against conversion of colleges of education to varsities, and more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday praised Chad for joining the fight against Boko Haram, saying further cooperation was essential in the future. The 72-year-old met Chad’s President Idriss Deby in…
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“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens” – Ambode warns LASTMA, VIO
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has warned officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs to stop the act of forcing themselves into…
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Commercial bus driver faints during altercation with LASTMA officials
by Jewel Stephen On Tuesday, December 9, a commercial bus driver fainted after getting into an altercation with officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in the Idi-Iroko…
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He refused to give them bribe | LASTMA van crushes bus conductor in Lagos (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs smashed vehicle All hell was let loose on Monday when LASTMA officials allegedly beat up, and then pushed a conductor to death, at Cele bus stop along the Apapa-Oshodi…
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Drama as motorists beat up LASTMA official ‘for his overbearing attitude’
by 'Jola Sotubo File photo According to reports, an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was assaulted by motorists yesterday. The incident occurred at about 12.30pm in…
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Terrible: ‘Area Boys’ attack LASTMA officials in Lagos, many injured
by S'ola Filani File photo Street urchins yesterday took laws into their hands by attacking officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in Ojota, Ikorodu Road. According…
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Okechukwu Ofili: The day I kidnapped a LASTMA officer
by Okechukwu Ofili To my lawyers out there, can you answer the question “Does LASTMA or Police have the right to enter a person’s car?” Around 2:00 pm today I…
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Caught in the act: LASTMA official filmed receiving bribe in Lagos (WATCH)
by Adeola Balogun Despite the number of corrupt public officials who have been caught on film collecting bribes, the trend seems to be continuing. Two Lagos State Traffic Management Authority…
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LASTMA official slaps Chief Magistrate (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo The police arrested an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taye Shittu, for allegedly slapping a Chief Magistrate, Komolafe Abimbola of Court 2 Ikeja, Lagos. According…
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WTH! Bus driver goes gaga in Lagos, strips NAKED to evade LASTMA arrest (Viewer Discretion)
by Tutu Akinlabi A mild drama occurred on Ikorodu Road in Lagos yesterday when a commercial bus driver stripped at the Palmgrove Bus Stop to avoid being arrested. The man…
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LASTMA official caught on tape collecting bribe (WATCH)
by Chi Ibe Some Lagosians might scream for joy at this one. An official of the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA) has been caught on tape demanding a bride…
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The Battle of Iddo: See truck driver battling LASTMA officials (PHOTOS)
By Muyiwa Daropale These pictures where taken by our photographer today at Iddo bridge - showing LASTMA officials trying to arrest a truck driver. It caused quite a stir as…
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Wife demands body of man allegedly dragged off moving bus by LASTMA officials
by 'Jola Sotubo A widow, in Lagos State whose husband allegedly lost his life due to the actions of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has…
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