READ What Ambode said about Fashola's ministerial appointment

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, says his predecessor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, who is now the Minister of Works, Housing and Power, is the key to the rehabilitation of dilapidated infrastructure in the state.

Rapid Response Squad arrest 3 traffic robbers in Lagos

Members of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of Lagos State Police Command, have arrested three suspected robbers who specialize in attacking motorists trapped in traffic around the Ikoyi area of Lagos state.
The suspects were reportedly arrested in their hideout around Bourdillon, whilethey were getting ready to go on another robbery spree.

Heavy Traffic Gridlock as Port Authorities down tools.

Eyewitness reports have revealed that the Funsho Williams- Eko Bridge is on a traffic lockdown as a result of tanker drivers activities.... More details follow shortly

Grandmother, five others trapped in Lagos collapsed building

Two teenage girls wept uncontrollably on Wednesday after their grandmother, believed to be in her 70s, was trapped in a three-storey building that collapsed on Swamp Street, Lagos Island.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and others to be abandoned over FG's N600bn debt

Contractors handling over 184 federal road projects have abandoned the various sites due to lack of funding from the Federal Government and the huge debt owed them by the Federal Ministry of Works.

Lagos Court Jails 30 Women For Prostitution

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday sentenced 30 women to six weeks imprisonment for prostitution.

Trailers, trucks ignore restricition of movement in Lagos metropolis

Truck drivers have yet to comply with the Lagos State government’s order, restricting movement of trailers and long vehicles on roads between 6am and 9pm.

Lagos restricts trailer movement

Lagos State Government says the provision of the road traffic law, restricting trailers and long vehicles from plying the metropolis between 6am and 9pm, will now be fully enforced.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Oluseyi Whenu, who spoke on Sunday against the backdrop of a fatal accident involving a container-laden trailer on September 2, said the trailer contravened Section 2 (i) (ii) of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law.

Whenu said, “The state government will henceforth go tough on any trailer and long vehicle that contravened the law, as such vehicle will be impounded and made to pay the stipulated fine accordingly.”

Meanwhile, the government has explained the new directive on apprehending traffic offenders to transport unions and associations in the state.

Whenu, at the meeting, said the Lagos State Transport Management Authority officials had not been withdrawn from performing their statutory responsibilities on the road.

He said, “The new directive will pay more emphasis on flawless flow of traffic, while traffic offenders will now be booked and expected to pay their fines within the stipulated period in line with the state government’s promise to Lagosians to make life easier for them.”

He urged transport operators to ensure the success of the initiative and not see it as a sign of weakness.

“The government has also directed that all commercial passenger vehicles should obey all traffic rules and regulations by stopping only at designated bus stops, close bus doors while in motion, among other provisions of the law”, Whenu added.

Boko Haram infiltrates Lagos, Enugu, Kano –DSS

The Department of State Services has arrested 20 suspected Boko Haram commanders in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Plateau and Gombe states.

Inspector mistakenly shoots self dead while adjusting rifle in Lagos

The atmosphere at the Mobile Police Force 20, in the Ikeja area of Lagos, had been tense since Tuesday after a police inspector, identified simply as Medugwu, mistakenly shot himself dead, while adjusting a faulty rifle.

Lagos under siege, says Deeper Life

The Deeper Christian Life Ministry has said that Lagos State is in a state of connundrum and needs urgent divine intervention.

Notorious robbery suspects cut bars, and bolt from police cell

Two of the robbery suspects, who were arrested while they were operating on Iju Road, in the Agege area of Lagos, have escaped from the police cell.

Bus Conductor suddenly runs mad in Ikorodu

According to Naijanewsrave, the promising lad was busy calling passengers to board his boss’ bus when suddenly he started calling strange bus stops.

It’s no longer business as usual: LASTMA officials berate policemen for breaking the law

According to an eyewitness, the event took place today at Ikeja, Lagos.