See The Moment LRU Pulled A Fallen Containerize Truck From Cappa Road, Lagos

The LASEMA Response Unit from Cappa Base today recovered a Containerize truck that fell while trying to overtake another articulated truck while on top speed. An investigation conducted revealed that the 40 ft container separated from the body and hook with the other articulated truck. This prevented free vehicular movement on the express road. No loss of life no injury sustained.

The container has been recovered away from the road with the use of the Agency's heavy-duty equipment (Crane) for free vehicular movement and to prevent any secondary incident.

 

Ogun Public Works Agency Assesses Sagamu Roads, To Begin Rehabilitation Soonest

Ogun State seems to be taking a close observation of how Lagos runs its road constructions in the state. The newly established Public Works Agency in Ogun State which is saddled with the maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the roads in the State has carried out a thorough assessment of major deplorable roads in Sagamu area of the State.

The team which was led by the head of the Agency, Engr Gbenga Akintola were on the field at the intersection of Ewusi Street to Baruwa road and finally at the hospital road to ascertain the extent of its deplorable conditions.

Hence, the agency will soon commence the maintenance and rehabilitation of 2 roads in Sagamu namely:

A. Baruwa - Bright Fashion Road, Sagamu.

B. Hospital Road, Sagamu.

They enjoined all the motorists to please abide by the traffic management signs that will be placed on the roads.

Construction On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway To Be Completed December 15

The Federal Road Safety Commission has said major construction work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will be completed by December 15, 2019.

Funsho Adebiyi, Director, Federal Highways, South-West, said they will resume work on September 2.

He said, “Work is starting on September 2 and by December 15 we should be through.”

Adebiyi made the revelation during an inspection of the inter-state route, according to News Agency of Nigeria.

He added, “We have instructed our contractors to make adequate signage available, as well as lightening systems, reflective materials, and other diversion signs to cope with night trips.

“I want to beg that all road users should please comply with these simple rules, drive safely, drive slowly especially around diversions.

Abuja-Kaduna Expressway: Nigeria Police Begins Aerial Patrol Of The Highway - Photos

Aftermath of the public outcry of the much dreaded Abuja-Kaduna expressway due to incessant kidnapping, killings along the expressway, the Nigerian Police have decided to do aerial surveillance of the road. According to Abba Kyari, the super cop wrote on his page, On Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Aerial Patrol Today.

Abuja-Kaduna Expressway has been notorious for the kidnapping of high profile personalities, just last week, the convey a deputy governor was waylaid. Also, a former governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has reportedly escaped being kidnapped on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.

These are pictures from the aerial patrol today by the Nigerian Police Force Team.

Traffic violations: Lagos Renews War Against Okada Riders, Impounds 125 Motorcycles

The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Agency (Taskforce) have commenced a clampdown on illegal commercial motorcycle operators plying restricted routes including all inner streets across Lagos.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that the clampdown which started on Wednesday had 125 motorcycles impounded for flouting traffic regulations around Ejigbo and Cele bus-stops.

He stated that the Agency was compelled to embark on the crackdown, sequel to a series of complaints received on daily basis from innocent members of the public about criminal activities perpetrated by the illegal commercial motorcycle operators early in the morning and late at night.

He said: "We are going to make sure that there is total compliance with the Lagos Traffic Regulations by all commercial motorcycle operators in all our Local Governments and Local Council Council Development Areas as well as by those operating within inner streets".

“In accordance with the Traffic Laws, every motorcycle operator must wear crash helmets, be above 18 years, not ride on kerb/median/road-setbacks, avoid restricted routes, not carry more than one passenger/pregnant woman/Adult with baby/Child below 12 years, not install any musical gadgets, must wear an apron, not operate beyond 10pm, operate with a rider's permit and have their motorcycle registered with Government”, he added.

According to the Chairman, research conducted by the government revealed that most riders of the illegal commercial motorcycles are not from Nigeria but from neighbouring countries, adding that some of them are also involved in criminal activities in the State.

He, therefore, warned all commercial motorcycle operators to ensure that their motorcycles are duly registered with the Government as anyone caught would be seriously dealt with in accordance with the law.

While warning the general public, especially motorists to ensure that their valuable items are safely kept while in traffic, the Chairman solicited for the cooperation of all residents in providing useful security information about criminal activities around them to security agencies through the Lagos State free Emergency Toll Lines 112 & 767.

LAGESC Dislodges Street Traders, Hawkers In Iyana-Ipaja, Egbeda, Ikeja, Others

Officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) have embarked on an enforcement raid aimed at dislodging and immobilising street traders and hawkers around Iyana-Ipaja, Egbeda and Ikeja.

The operation sanctioned by the new Corps Marshall, Akinpelu Gbemisola, a retired Commissioner of Police, was led by Deputy Corps Marshal (Operations), Mr Kazeem Ganiyu and also accompanied by the Deputy Corps Marshal (Staff and Discipline), Alhaji Adeleke Adeesan, traversed the Iyana Ipaja axis of the state.

The officers dislodged traders around Dopemu road to Alaagba Garage, Old Iyana-Ipaja road, Iyana-Ipaja roundabout bus stop, Akowonjo road, Egbeda bus stop, Dopemu road inward Lagos Abeokuta Expressway, Ikeja Along bus stop and National bus stop.

The operation, which lasted for an hour, covered parts of Iyana-Ipaja, Egbeda and Ikeja, while security backup was provided by the Lagos Taskforce which has entrenched a working synergy with the agency.

These defiant readers have been sensitised adequately on the dangers of street trading and hawking but choose to test the will of the government’s Environmental Protection law.

The new Corps Marshal of the agency had emphasised on zero tolerance for indiscipline among officers and especially traders that display their wares on the sidewalks, laybacks, drainages, pedestrian bridges and roads.

Speaking during the operation, DCM (OPS), Mr Kazeem Ganiyu expressed readiness to combat and stem the tide of street trading in Lagos, while applying a human face of advocacy and warnings before enforcing.

He recounted the violent nature of street traders and warned them to do the needful as their time is up, vowing that no effort would be spared in passionately ensuring that the mandate of the agency is protected and not left to ruins.

According to LAGESC, "The street traders display their products on the main road thereby inhibiting right of movement of pedestrians, deliberately assaulting passersby with verbal insults and obstructing free flow of traffic for road users.

"The traders prefer to engage in wishful thinking as there is no place for that in Lagos. Various street trading apparatus were destroyed and rendered obsolete while goods were seized. As required by law, they have been automatically forfeited and vested in the state. Perishables have since been distributed to motherless babies homes while the non-perishables will be auctioned by the court as at when due which will be published after the agency seeks an auction order. This is routine procedure as no goods whatsoever is returned or returned illegally to any defaulting trader. Arrested street traders have been made to undergo community service to further deter them from this nefarious acts.

"The agency remains committed to creating a cleaner environment for Lagosians and will stop at all lawful engagements and acts within the provisions of the law to sensitise and do the needful.

"It is also worthy to note that the agency has issued an ultimatum to street traders as they would not have it easy desecrating the environment and blocking drainages with waste incurred from their products. The local government are also advised to stop encouraging street trading by issuing bogus tickets to street traders as it contravenes the law. The agency is empowered to prevent street trading and hawking, and the LGs must fall in line because it will be tantamount to obstructing our jurisdiction and area of engagement," the agency said.

Agressivo: The SUV You Wish Lamborghini Made

Talk of a car in its ambiance and its luxury, a car that commands respect in his league, a car of its own then Lamborghini will top the list.

This was designed for the year 2022 when Lamborghini realizes that the Urus needs an overhaul either because it’s selling like hotcakes, or not selling at all, the Agressivo (a concept SUV by Fernando Pastre Fertonani) is, quite simply put, more tastefully Lamborghini-esque. You see, the Urus was a major deviation for Lamborghini, which usually makes cars that aren’t dictated by commercial needs, but rather by a need for speed. Urus, even aesthetically, stuck to the Lamborghini as much as it could but tried to look less aggressive and more road-friendly. The Agressivo SUV does the opposite.

You see, an aggressive demeanor doesn’t necessarily make a car look less street-legal or commercial. Agressivo’s demeanor is more in line with Lamborghini’s sportscars, but it comes in the format of an SUV, with wide tires, higher road clearance, and strangely enough, just two doors. The headlights have the same menacing glare that’s expected of Lamborghini’s automobiles, while the edge-lit taillight comes with the signature sideways ‘Y’ shape that’s also become a strong part of Lamborghini’s contemporary DNA. An absence of a grille on the front suggests the Agressivo could be Lamborghini’s first electric SUV and its second electric automobile after the Terzo Millennio concept!

LASG takes medical responsibility of Ikorodu accident victims - Photos

Lagos State Government has promised to take full responsibility of the medical bills of victims of the motor accident involving a full load cement truck and a passenger (BRT) bus which occurred at the early hours of today at Asolo along Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi who disclosed this today during a visit to victims of the accident at the General Hospital, Ikorodu sympathized with the victims and assured them of quality and adequate care at the facility.

Abayomi explained that out of the 53 accident victims that were brought to the hospital, one of the victims was brought in dead while two others died in the hospital due to the severity of injuries sustained.

He added that eight others were referred to other state-owned specialist facilities, adding that five of the patients were referred to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH while three others were taken to the General Hospital, Gbagada for further treatment.

The Commissioner commended the swift action of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), LASAMBUS, LASTMA and other first responders for the prompt rescue of the accident victims.

He noted that though the victims sustained different degree of injuries, the Commissioner however, stated that the affected persons are all responding well to treatment. He therefore urged family members and victims to be calm and cooperate with medical team to ensure quick recovery of their loved ones.

Abayomi assured the family members of the victims that that the state government would do everything possible to ensure that the victims are discharged soonest.

While speaking with family members of the victims, Abayomi said that the government remains committed to its promise of ensuring that Lagosian get best health care services, saying that the present administration in the State will leave no stone unturned in ensuring best practices in health care delivery across the State.

“On behalf of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu who is currently out of the country, I express my sympathy to the victims of this unfortunate incidence and I assured you that the government has taken full responsibility to ensure that all victims get adequate health care free of charge. As I said earlier, the State Government will not relent in ensuring that Lagosians get quality health care.” he stated.

Ogun State Begins Desilting Of Blocked Drainages Across the State - Photos

Just as Lagos, Ogun State is putting its house in order by making sure its drainage is free from dirt and blockages from the drainage. The Ogun State Public Works Agency team have begun the desilting of the heavily blocked drain and culverts at Opic-Iwe Iroyin axis in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. Palliative work has also been done on the road to ensure a free flow of traffic as well.

It will be recalled that the state government has mandated the team to ensure that the drainages, roads are free from floods.

These are pictures from the desilting of the drainages in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta.

See What Sony and Yamaha Motor Teamed Up to Design Looks Like

Sony Corporation announced their join development with Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., to design and develop SC-1 Sociable Cart. At first sight, it looks like another van vehicle, but actually, this one delivers a new mobility experience. Together, these companies plan to launch services using this model in Japan in fiscal 2019. For your information, this concept van will be developed for the purpose of offering new mobility experience, it will not be available for sale.

SC-1 is a vehicle concept designed to transform the meaning of mobility by allowing an all-new opportunity for entertainment. Sony and Yamaha Motor will deploy it to provide fun at venues such as amusement parks, golf courses, or any commercial facilities.

The first prototype of SC-1 was developed in 2016, then completed in 2017. In 2018, Sony worked with Kanucha Bay Resort Co., Ltd. to use SC-1 to provide Moonlight Cruise. It’s a limited-time ride experience service where customers could enjoy the video and audio entertainment powered by AR projected against the backdrop of night scenes at a golf course in Okinawa. Based on that experience, the SC-1 Sociable Cart would be designed and developed based on know-how and feedback accumulated through Moonlight Cruise. The new model would increase its passenger capacity up to three to five people with extended run time thanks to its replaceable batteries

This concept cart would have a broader front and rear scope of view, more comfortable ride due to the optimization of the base vehicle, and many other improvements. SC-1 Sociable Cart would be equipped with image sensors that capture its surroundings, this way, windows are no longer required, they can be replaced and make a place for high-definition displays. Using AI to analyze images obtained from image sensors, the information can be streamed to be interactive.

SC-1 also incorporates mixed reality technology developed by Sony where it is able to superimpose computer graphics onto surroundings being displayed on the displays. To support optimized driving, this concept car is also equipped with ultrasonic sensors and a two-dimensional laser image detection and ranging (LIDAR) system.

This makes it possible to accumulate travel data in the cloud for deep learning analysis, which in turn supports optimized driving. This also enables the use of edge computing to process information obtained from the vehicle’s sensors to provide safer travel.

Key Specifications:
• Total length: 3135ｍｍ
• Total width: 1306ｍｍ
• Total height: 1830ｍｍ
• Capacity: Five passengers
• Driving speed: 0 to 19 kph
• Drive system: DC motor
• Battery type: Lithium ion polymer battery
• Brake system: Hydraulic type four wheel disc brake and motor rotation brake
• Suspension: Front double wishbone type and rear link type
• Automatic driving method: Electromagnetic induction

Installed Equipment:
• Inside the car: One 49″ 4K LCD monitor
• Outside the car: Four 55″ 4K LCD monitors
• Image sensors: Five 35 mm full-size Exmor® CMOS sensors (four directions around the vehicle and one in the vehicle). Two ISX019 1/3.8-type CMOS image sensor embedded cameras

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