In a distressing and avoidable tragedy that unfolded late last night (Wednesday, 12th Nov. 2025) officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Special Night Gang Patrol Team apprehended the driver of a heavily loaded truck after he fatally crushed his motor boy to death at Ogolonto Traffic Light Intersection, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. The ghastly incident occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., when LASTMA’s vigilant night-duty personnel, who were on a routine patrol for traffic regulation and monitoring within the Ikorodu corridor, swiftly intervened upon witnessing the horrific scene. Second preliminary findings from the joint security investigation revealed that the…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Polaris Bank has once again reaffirmed its leadership in digital innovation and inclusive banking, emerging as the MSME Digital Bank of the Year (Inclusive Growth) at the second edition of the MSME Finance & CEO Awards held recently in Lagos. The event, organized by the Africa Global Economic Forum BBBin partnership with PROSHARE, recognized outstanding institutions and other notable stakeholders driving MSME development and financial inclusion across Nigeria. The award celebrates Polaris Bank’s unwavering commitment to empowering small and medium-scale enterprises through technology-driven financial solutions, notably its flagship digital banking platform, VULTe. In the last few years, VULTe has revolutionized…
In a remarkable exhibition of inter-state collaboration and institutional knowledge exchange, a distinguished delegation from the Katsina State Safety and Road Traffic Authority (KASSAROTA), led by its Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Major General Garba Yahaya Rimi (Rtd), embarked on a two-day operational working visit to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Headquarters, Oshodi, Lagos. The study tour was primarily aimed at understudying the operational architecture, administrative framework, and strategic enforcement model of LASTMA—an agency that has, over the years, earned national and continental acclaim for its efficiency, innovation, and institutional resilience in the sphere of urban traffic…
….Government Reassures Residents on Strategic Traffic Management Plan The Lagos State Government has noted the concerns expressed by residents and commuters regarding the ongoing rehabilitation of the Lekki–Ajah corridor. Government appreciates these concerns, particularly as we approach the high-traffic festive period, and wishes to provide clarity to all road users. The rehabilitation work will be implemented in carefully planned phases to ensure that daily movement is not disrupted. Only specific sections of the corridor will undergo repairs at any given time, and these sections have been deliberately chosen to ensure minimal impact on the main carriageway. To further reduce inconvenience,…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB), under the leadership of its Executive Chairman Mr. Jolomi George Fenemigho, heartily commends the Federal Government and the National Assembly on the milestone passage of the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025, presently awaiting Presidential assent. This was contained in a release today by Mr. Fenemigho inLagos. Fenemigho praised the government’s vision, noting that the bill paves the way for a more efficient, transparent, and prosperous Nigeria in the digital age. Yet, he issued a robust caution: true progress cannot be realized if large swathes of citizens including the blind…
The Association of Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ANPMP), Ogun State Chapter under the leadership of Dr. Oyelade Olukayode, once again calls the attention of the Ogun State Government and the general public to the escalating menace of quackery threatening the safety of our citizens. The association remains firmly committed to defending the integrity of medical practice and protecting the lives of the people of Ogun State.Over the past few months, ANPMP has followed several disturbing cases involving individuals impersonating medical doctors and carrying out dangerous, illegal medical procedures. These include:• The convicted quack was recently sentenced to four years…
In yet another distressing incident that starkly illustrates the catastrophic repercussions of flagrant disregard for traffic regulations, a grievous motor collision occurred along Kudirat Abiola Way by Clay Bus Stop, inward Radio Junction on Awolowo Way, Ikeja, when a Toyota Highlander Jeep (registration number SMK 343 JV), recklessly navigating against the authorised traffic direction, crashed head-on into a commercial mini-bus (Korope) with registration number MUS 662 YG. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Highlander Jeep, driven at an excessive and unlawful speed while traversing a prohibited one-way corridor, violently rammed into the oncoming commercial mini-bus, resulting in a devastating impact that…
In a demonstration of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended support to residents of the Makoko waterfront community in Lagos with the donation of boats, educational materials, food items and other essential relief items. The donation was championed by the Achievers Inductees Class of 2025 under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the bank’s staff-led CSR initiative where members of staff identify areas of critical interventions in their communities, raise funds and receive matching support from the bank’s management to execute the projects. Speaking on the donation, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications,…
The Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde has reaffirmed the National Secretariat’s commitment to strengthening professional capacity among journalists, promising to facilitate training opportunities for members of the Lagos State Council. She also urged members to shun campaigns of hatred and maintain unity ahead of next year’s council elections. Dr. Oyetunde made this known while addressing members at a Special Congress of the Lagos Council to welcome her back in Lagos, where she shared her journey through the ranks of the union, while emphasising the importance of continuous development in the profession.…
The Anambra governorship election has been concluded with the incumbent governor, Charles Soludo, retaining his seat by a landslide compared to the votes of others. Soludo recorded about 422,000 votes, while the second position went to APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu with about 99,000 votes, indicating a very wide margin and a comfortable win for the APGA candidate in the election. Beyond the election victory, the outcome of the Anambra governorship election is a result of foretold prophecies by Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. For more than one year, Primate Ayodele has been talking about the Anambra…