Yuletide: TRACE deploys ‘operations safe, driving’ to Ogun 18 major corridors
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has rolled out a special safety operation ahead of the Yuletide season. The initiative, tagged “Operation Safe Driving,” is aimed at reducing road crashes and ensuring smooth movement during the busy festive period. TRACE officials said officers have been deployed to 18 major traffic corridors across […]
Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole becomes Ogun FRSC spokesperson
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has appointed Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole as its new Public Education Officer, making him the official spokesperson for the sector. His appointment marks the beginning of a new communication strategy aimed at improving road safety awareness and public engagement across the state. According to the FRSC, Odunsi-Oyewole’s role […]
Lagos clears Illegal street traders at Mile 2
On September 8, the Lagos State Government carried out an operation to remove illegal street traders at the 2nd Rainbow Junction, heading into Mile 2. This move is part of the state’s effort to keep major roads organized and safe. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared a video of […]
One dies in Third Mainland Bridge accident
A tragic accident took place on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on the night of April 10. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, the crash happened near the UNILAG Waterfront, heading toward Adekunle. The accident involved a mini truck that seemed to have lost control, leading to a devastating crash. Unfortunately, the […]
Gov Mohammed inaugurates 500-man Bauchi Road Traffic Agency
Governor Bala Mohammed has officially launched the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) to address road safety and traffic management challenges in the state. As part of the initiative, 500 cadets and traffic marshals were inaugurated on Saturday during a passing-out parade. The governor emphasized the importance of professionalism among the new officers, urging them […]
I Earn ₦750,000 Monthly from Motorists – Fake LASTMA Officer Admits
A man, Mr. Adewunmi Taiwo, was recently arrested in Lagos for pretending to be an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Mr. Taiwo, 45, has confessed to earning up to ₦750,000 every month by intimidating and extorting money from motorists over fake traffic violations. LASTMA officials caught Taiwo in a sting operation […]
Tragic Tanker Accident in Lagos Claims Three Lives and Causes Traffic Disruptions
On Sunday evening, a devastating tanker accident in Lagos resulted in the tragic loss of three lives. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. at Second Rainbow, a busy area near Mile 2 along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the fully loaded tanker experienced brake failure, causing it to […]