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YNaija October 23, 2023

The Naira falls further and trades at ₦1,190/$; Meet the Supreme Court Judges set to preside over the presidential appeal | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Meet the Supreme Court Judges set to preside over the presidential appeal SERAP appeals to Tinubu to suspend the purchase of ₦57 billion SUVs for lawmakers The Naira falls further…

YNaija February 20, 2023

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians; Naira redesign was approved, Currency recolouring resulted – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians Naira redesign was approved, currency recolouring resulted - El-Rufai Wike absent as Atiku meets Rivers PDP Stakeholders in Abuja LASTMA issues travel advisory ahead…

YNaija January 21, 2023

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi January 20, 2022

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…

Uroupa Kiakubu October 29, 2020

#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...

Bernard Dayo June 14, 2019

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,…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq April 23, 2019

Lagos announces traffic diversion ahead of President Buhari’s Wednesday visit

The Lagos Ministry of Transportation through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has on Tuesday notified the public of traffic diversions in certain roads in the state to ensure…

Oludolapo Adelana November 29, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 29th of November

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Omoleye Omoruyi August 29, 2017

Fully-loaded bullion truck razed in Lagos (PHOTOS)

A fully-loaded bullion truck, as reported by a Twitter user @olayeking went up in flames at Ketu inward toll gate. No further details were given on deaths or injuries but an…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

The Thread: Smart tips – How to avoid paying bribes or showing ‘particulars’ on Nigerian roads

Did you say don't own a car? We feel your grief but that would be taking things too far. Personal vehicles make life commuting around cities easier so why give up…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

The Thread: Ambode orders VIO out of Lagos and Lagosians breathe a collective sigh of relief

It has been reported that the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) will no longer disturb the panorama of Lagos state. Having been an irksome imposition in the lives of Lagosians for…

Oludolapo Adelana November 23, 2016

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…

Op-ed Editor November 18, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: Dear Governor Ambode, a little clarification please [NEW VOICES]

As we make a mad dash towards the end of the year, I've pondered how far along we've come on certain matters as a nation and a community, and I've…

Mazi Emeka August 31, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Boko Haram is ready for peace talks - Aisha Wakil Aisha Wakil, the female lawyer declared wanted by…

Roqeebah August 31, 2016

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…

Isime Esene August 27, 2016

Lagos is NOT one of the worst cities to live in… let’s prove it to you

by Tolu Omoyeni In the second week of August, the 2016 Global Liveability Index report was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Lagos still holds a spot at the…

Oludolapo Adelana August 15, 2016

5 die in Third Mainland Bridge accident

Five persons were confirmed dead on Sunday after three vehicles crashed on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. 13 other passengers were injured in the accident that involved a LAGBUS, a Rover…

Ada Igboanugo November 17, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju November 11, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju November 10, 2015

‘Fashola’s successor is full of excuses’ | What The Economist wrote about Ambode

World renowned London-based magazine, The Economist, says Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, doesn't appear to have the solution to the traffic robberies and gridlock, currently prevalent in the state. The…

Janeth J November 2, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju September 21, 2015

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…

Sola July 1, 2015

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…

Janeth J June 4, 2015

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…

Kolapo Olapoju June 4, 2015

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