The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday commissioned an ultra-modern ferry terminal and the headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo area of the state; restating that no efforts would be spared to harness the potentials of water transport sector for the overall benefit of residents.
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LIGHT RAIL PROJECT: TOWARDS COMMENCEMENT OF PASSENGER OPERATION, LAGOS PARTNERS ALSTOM SA OF FRANCE
The Lagos State Government has signed a major agreement with an experienced international railway systems aggregator and rolling stocks manufacturer, Alstom SA of France on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) project as part of efforts to rev up the multi-modal transport system in the State.
Continue reading »OYINGBO BUS TERMINAL: FROM CONCEPT TO THE REAL DEAL (PICTURES)
The entire public transportation landscape of Oyingbo and Iddo is presently witnessing a makeover that will leave many people with a jaw-dropping experience upon completion.
Continue reading »APAPA CONGESTION: AMBODE FLAGS OFF EXPANSION OF ABAT TRUCK TERMINAL IN ORILE
…To Explore Another 5,000-Capacity Terminal In Ijanikin Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday flagged off the expansion of the ABAT Truck Terminal in Orile Iganmu, assuring that work would be accelerated on the 1000-capacity terminal to take trucks parked indiscriminately on the roads and bridges.
Continue reading »FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BANS SPEED BOATS ON LAGOS WATERS
Following the death of five persons last week in a boat accident and a series of boat mishaps on Lagos waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) yesterday banned the activities of speed boats on Lagos waterways.
Continue reading »LAGOS EXTENDS OSHODI-AIRPORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION TO LADIPO INTL MARKET
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the extension of the ongoing reconstruction of the International Airport Road to Ladipo International Market axis along Oshodi Apapa Expressway.
Continue reading »MAYHEM IN MUSHIN AS LAGESC TRUCK KILLS APPRENTICE, PASSERBY AFTER TASK FORCE RAID (PICTURES)
An operational vehicle belonging to the Lagos State Environmental and Sanitation Corps (LAGESC)reportedly killed two persons on Thursday at Ojuwoye Market junction, Mushin.
Continue reading »CAR DEALER DOCKED FOR N8.6M THEFT
A car dealer, Wasiu Ayandare, who allegedly obtained four vehicles worth N8.6 million under false pretence, was on Thursday arraigned at the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Continue reading »INFERNO AS 6MILLION CAPACITY PETROL STORAGE EXPLODES IN LAGOS TANK FARM
A tank farm belonging to Stallonaire Nigeria Limited, located in Ijegun Egba area of Satellite Town, Lagos, went up in flames yesterday, destroying a 6,000,000-litre capacity tank, which had some petrol in it.
Continue reading »MOTORISTS, RESIDENTS LAMENT MULTIPLE CUSTOMS’ CHECKPOINTS ON SEME ROAD
MOTORISTS and residents in the Badagry-Seme Expressway axis are groaning over the illegal activities of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, officers, who operate multiple checkpoints along the route.
Continue reading »TASK FORCE SEIZES 120 OKADAS IN LAGOS
No fewer than 120 motorcycles, popularly known as Okada were yesterday seized by operatives of the Lagos State task force with 10 riders arrested at the Second Rainbow bus stop, Mile 2 and Ijesha areas of the state.
Continue reading »BUS CONDUCTOR KNOCKS OFF COLLEAGUE’S 3 TEETH
A 35-year-old commercial bus conductor, Rasheed Balogun, yesterday, appeared before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, for allegedly beating up his fellow conductor and removing three of his teeth.
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