Some bridges in Lagos are at a risk of buckling under the weight of parked heavy-duty trucks. The Ijora, Eko and Carter Bridges are under great strains from immobile articulated vehicles, a situation worsened by recurring gridlocks and the deplorable state of roads leading to ports and tank farms.
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THREE MEN ASSAULT POLICEMAN OVER TRAFFIC OFFENCE
Three men allegedly assaulted a police officer in Akute area of Lagos State as he attempted to book them for traffic offence.
Continue reading »PREPARE FOR CHANGES IN TRANSPORT SECTOR, LASG TELLS NURTW
The Lagos State Government has advised the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to prepare for the coming changes in the state’s transportation sector.
Continue reading »PROMPT RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY: AMBODE FLAGS-OFF NEWLY CONSTRUCTED LASEMA RESPONSE UNIT
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, expressed his administration continued commitment to combat emergency occurrences in order to save lives and property of residents and environs.
Continue reading »LAGOS BAALE CRUSHES WIFE TO DEATH WITH JEEP
A traditional ruler in Ise Town, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, Taibu Ogunbanjo, is currently cooling his heels in police custody for allegedly crushing his wife to death.
Continue reading »LAGOS TO ACQUIRE SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT TO SECURE CREEKS
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday restated the commitment of the State Government to ensure the comfort and safety of residents and investors, saying the general welfare of the people remains a top priority for his administration.
Continue reading »HOW $70 MILLION LAGOS REDEVELOPMENT SCHEME WILL TRANSFORM OSHODI
A fresh attempt is being made to resurrect, an ambitious development effort in the heart of Lagos under moves by the authorities in the state to meet growing demands of its mega city status.
Continue reading »MOTORIST FORFEITS VEHICLE FOR DRIVING AGAINST TRAFFIC
No fewer than 19 drivers have been arraigned by the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit for driving against traffic.
Continue reading »LAGOS OKADA RIDERS TO GET IDENTIFICATION WITHIN THREE DAYS OR RISK ARREST
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal, has given commercial motorcyclists in the state three days to register with any of the two relevant associations or risk arrest.
Continue reading »LAGOS BANS INTER-STATE BUSES, VEHICLES ALONG IKORODU ROAD, RESTRICTS OPERATION TO BERGER, OJOTA PARKS
—- Gives Operators 7-Day ultimatum to move to Berger, Ojota parks —- To co-Opt Yaba, Jibowu axis into beautification project The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the restriction of the operation of inter-state buses and vehicles operating along Ikorodu Road from going beyond Ojodu Berger and Ojota Motor Parks.
Continue reading »AMBODE INAUGURATES PEN CINEMA FLYOVER & BRIDGE RAMP: TO BE COMPLETED DECEMBER 2018
One week after he formally inaugurated the reconstruction of 10-lane Oshodi-Airport road, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, at the weekend unveiled Pen Cinema flyover and bridge ramp designed to unlock gridlock at the Agege-Iju-Pen-Cinema axis.
Continue reading »LAGOS FLAGS OFF RECONSTRUCTION OF 10-LANE OSHODI-INT’L AIRPORT ROAD
…As Govt Appeals For Cooperation Of Residents, Motorists The Lagos State Government on Monday flagged off the reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road, with a pledge to complete the project within the next fifteen months.
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