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Traffic
15 posts
Fatal accident occurs on Kara Bridge as truck overturns
A truck accident on Lagos Kara Bridge early Friday morning left one person dead and two others injured, causing significant traffic delays after a chain-reaction crash.
July 24, 2026
Lagos dispatch rider killed in tanker collision; driver in custody
A commercial dispatch rider died in Ikeja after being hit by a tanker, leading to the driver's arrest by LASTMA officials.
July 22, 2026
Broken truck causes extensive traffic jam on Lagos Ago Road
A broken-down truck on Lagos's Ago Road caused a major traffic standstill on Sunday, sparking renewed calls for urgent road repairs.
July 19, 2026
Akwa Ibom Police Initiate Statewide Traffic Enforcement Drive
To curb rising road accidents, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a comprehensive traffic enforcement operation targeting major driving violations across the state.
July 15, 2026
Roadblocks at Mile 2-Apapa: Agencies and Tank Farm Operators Under Fire
New reports link ongoing traffic jams between Mile 2 and Apapa to the non-compliance of tank farm operators with electronic scheduling systems and ineffective oversight by traffic management agencies.
July 13, 2026
Persistent Apapa and Kirikiri Gridlock Blamed on Tanker Operators and Regulatory Gaps
A combination of poor logistics planning, inadequate truck holding bays, and systemic corruption is causing severe, ongoing traffic gridlock in the Lagos Apapa and Kirikiri industrial corridors.
July 13, 2026
Chaos on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway as Coordination Fails
A total standstill on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway caused massive disruption for thousands of commuters due to a breakdown in coordination between security agencies and tank farm operators.
July 10, 2026
Severe Gridlock Cripples Mile 2–Apapa Route as Authorities Remain Passive
Hundreds of trucks paralyzed the Mile 2–Apapa route on Thursday, with locals blaming unregulated container terminals and inactive government oversight for the persistent gridlock.
July 9, 2026
Severe Rain Causes Massive Traffic Paralysis Across Lagos
Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across Lagos, trapping commuters and motorists on major expressways while sparking concerns over drainage maintenance and waste management.
June 29, 2026
Lagos Traffic Agency Introduces 3367 Toll-Free Emergency Number
LASTMA has introduced a toll-free emergency hotline, 3367, to allow residents to report traffic incidents and official misconduct free of charge.
June 28, 2026