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Four Killed, Four Injured in Truck–Commercial Bus Crash on Lekki–Epe Expressway
Four people have been confirmed dead and four others injured after a truck collided with a commercial bus along the busy Lekki–Epe Expressway in the Ajah area of Lagos.
The accident occurred over the weekend and involved a truck with registration number KNN 313 YL and a fully loaded Suzuki commercial mini bus popularly known as “Korope,” according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq said the impact of the crash resulted in the immediate death of four male passengers in the commercial bus, while four other occupants—two men and two women—sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped in the wreckage.
“The four critically injured victims who were rescued from the wreckage were immediately conveyed to Hamon Royal Hospital for urgent medical treatment, while the remains of the four passengers who tragically lost their lives were evacuated and deposited at Shency Hospital morgue,” Taofiq said.
Preliminary findings indicated that the driver of the articulated truck reportedly lost control while the vehicle was in motion, causing it to veer across the carriageway and crash into the oncoming commercial bus.
Officials of LASTMA who arrived at the scene rescued the trapped victims with the support of other emergency responders and passersby. The injured victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Authorities said an ambulance belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps transported the bodies of the deceased to the morgue.
Security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Elemoro Police Division were also deployed to the scene to maintain order and ensure the safety of rescue workers and motorists.
Meanwhile, the driver of the truck and his assistant reportedly fled the scene shortly after the crash. Police say an investigation has commenced to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Michael Effiong James, Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, has announced the passing of his wife, Oluwakemi Oyeteju James, after weeks of medical treatment following a domestic accident.
In a statement released on behalf of the James, Oyediran, Ojikutu, and Macaulay families, the grieving husband described the late Oluwakemi as a devoted mother, philanthropist, and compassionate woman who touched many lives.
According to the statement, she died after battling injuries sustained in a domestic accident that occurred weeks earlier.
James said the loss has left the family devastated but expressed faith in God during the difficult moment.
“She was my bestie, a doting mother of our lovely biological children Kufre and Aniete, and a mother to several other non-biological children,” he said.
He added that she was known for her caring nature and generosity, noting that she lived a life dedicated to supporting others and uplifting those around her.
The late Oluwakemi was also known in social circles as a businesswoman who ran a healthy-living catering outfit known as Limelight Catering.
Her husband, Michael Effiong James, is a veteran journalist and media professional who has worked with several notable Nigerian publications and currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor.
The family has requested prayers and support from friends, associates, and well-wishers during this period of grief.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
A 22-year-old Nigerian international student, Rodiyat Alabede, has died after donating plasma at a clinic in Winnipeg, prompting an investigation by Health Canada.
According to a report by The New York Times, the federal health agency confirmed it is examining the deaths of two plasma donors at for-profit clinics in Winnipeg following fatal adverse reactions recorded in October 2025 and January 2026.
The clinics involved are operated by Grifols, a Spanish healthcare company that runs 17 plasma donation centres across Canada, including two in Winnipeg. Health Canada said it received mandatory reports from the facilities and subsequently sent inspectors to both locations to investigate the incidents.
Friends of the late student identified one of the deceased as Alabede, whose parents are from Nigeria and Ivory Coast. She was studying to become a social worker and was said to be active in the Muslim Nigerian community in Winnipeg.
The identity of the second donor has not been disclosed due to privacy laws.
Executive Director of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manitoba, Stephanie Holfeld, said Alabede became unresponsive during the plasma donation procedure and died shortly afterwards. However, she noted that the death has not yet been formally linked to the donation process as investigations are still ongoing.
“She had a motherly side to her, she was protective and sweet. She never gave up, even when things got difficult for her,” a friend, Chioma Ijoma, said in tribute.
In a statement, Grifols expressed condolences to the families of the deceased donors but stated that there was currently no evidence linking the deaths directly to plasma donation.
The company added that donors undergo extensive health screening before being approved and confirmed that both incidents were reported within the required 72-hour window. It also said an internal investigation had been launched.
Plasma donation involves drawing blood from a donor, separating the plasma, and returning the red blood cells to the body. The practice is common in Canada and the United States, where many students and low-income earners donate plasma to supplement their income.
Grifols advertises that regular donors can earn up to 6,000 Canadian dollars annually, equivalent to about $4,400 or roughly ₦7.2 million.
The All Progressives Congress has mourned the death of a party chieftain, Dr Chamberlain Dunkwu, who died at age 54. The national publicity secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, announced the passing in a statement, describing the late Dr Dunkwu as an energetic, selfless and loyal party man who contributed enormously to building and strengthening the party in his native Ika Federal Constituency, Delta state and beyond.
Until his passing on March 7 2026, Dr Dunkwu served as Deputy Chief of Staff Legislative to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas GCON, Felix Morka said. Prior to that, he was a Special Adviser on Members Affairs to the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila.
Felix Morka noted that Dr Dunkwu was a Knight of Saint Christopher KSC and President of the Nigerian Aquatics Federation NAqF, adding that he lived a vibrant life of service and philanthropy that touched many within and beyond his homeland. His exit has created a yawning void that will be difficult to fill, the APC spokesman stated.
Our party prays to God to grant his immediate family the fortitude to bear this huge loss, Felix Morka said. And may He comfort all members of the APC family in Ika Federal Constituency, Delta State and around the country at this difficult time.
In a poignant tribute, Felix Morka added, Amazing Grace Amazing Grace May His Grace lead you home, and may it be true for you as proclaimed in the old hymnal To that old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear then hell call me someday to my home far away, where his glory forever Ill share.