Deadly Truck–Minibus Accident claims 4 Lives on Lekki–Epe Expressway

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says four passengers died in a crash involving a truck and a Suzuki commercial minibus in Ajah, Lagos.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.

Bakare-Oki said four other passengers sustained severe fractures in the accident opposite Beechwood, Shapati, inward Ajah, along the Lekki–Epe Expressway.

He said the fatal collision involved a HOWO truck with registration number KNN 313 YL and a fully loaded Suzuki commercial minibus, popularly called “Korope”.

According to him, preliminary findings showed the articulated truck driver lost control while moving, veered across the carriageway and rammed into the oncoming commercial minibus.

“The catastrophic impact caused the immediate death of four male passengers.

“Four other occupants, two males and two females, sustained severe fractures after becoming trapped in the mangled wreckage of the vehicle,” he said.

He said LASTMA personnel quickly mobilised to the scene and carefully rescued the trapped victims with assistance from emergency responders and passers-by.

The injured victims were immediately taken to Hamon Royal Hospital for urgent medical treatment.

“The remains of the four passengers who died were evacuated and deposited at Shency Hospital morgue by an FRSC emergency ambulance,” he said.

Bakare-Oki said police officers provided security at the scene and assured that a thorough investigation would determine the cause of the accident.

“The truck driver and his motor boy absconded shortly after seeing the magnitude of the incident,” he said.

He urged motorists, particularly articulated vehicle drivers, to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and adopt responsible driving habits to prevent avoidable road tragedies.

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NIMASA Celebrates Women, restates Inclusive Maritime Growth

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to encouraging greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, noting that sustainable progress in the industry requires the contributions of both men and women.

A statement issued by NIMASA's Spokesman, Osagie Edward, says Mobereola made this known while delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Agency in Lagos to celebrate women in commemoration of the International Women’s Day 2026.

The NIMASA DG, who was addressing the gathering of women professionals from across Nigeria’s maritime industry, stressed that the maritime sector presents enormous opportunities and remains a key driver of national economic development. He emphasized NIMASA’s long-term vision of supporting more women to build careers and leadership roles within the industry.

“Men cannot exist without women, and the maritime industry can only achieve sustainable growth when both genders contribute meaningfully to its development,” Mobereola said.

Highlighting the vast opportunities in the maritime industry, the NIMASA DG said that the Agency will continue to implement policies and initiatives that encourage the next generation of female professionals to explore careers within the sector.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Director of Financial Services Department at NIMASA, Odunayo Ani highlighted the growing influence of women in the maritime industry and the importance of inclusive leadership.

Ani who is also the President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria further said that “Women in the maritime sector must continue to view compliance, leadership, and innovation from fresh perspectives that encourage inclusivity and sustainable growth within the industry”.

Odunayo also emphasized the need for stronger partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to further expand opportunities for women in the sector, adding that NIMASA remains a strong example of institutional commitment to gender inclusion.

Goodwill messages were delivered by representatives of the various women-focused maritime organisations present, who commended NIMASA for its consistent support in advancing gender inclusion across the maritime industry. They also underscored the importance of mentorship, capacity building, and regional collaboration in empowering more women to take up leadership roles within the sector.

A high point of the event was a presentation by the guest speaker, Titilayo Enitan-Fowokan on “Navigating Nigeria’s Tax Reform: Opportunities for Women in the Shipping and Global Trade” where she examined how ongoing fiscal reforms could create new opportunities for women entrepreneurs and professionals in shipping, logistics, and global trade.

Enitan-Fowokan encouraged women in the maritime sector to position themselves strategically to leverage emerging opportunities within the evolving economic landscape.

The event brought together women from different cadres within the Agency as well as representatives of leading women-focused maritime associations, including Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria; Women in Maritime Africa (WIMA); Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA); and Women in Logistics and Transport (WILAT).

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How Bird Strike aborted our Abuja-London Flight on Friday - Air Peace

Air Peace says Friday’s Abuja–London flight returned shortly after departure due to a windshield crack suspected to have been caused by a bird strike.

The airline disclosed this in a statement issued by its management on Saturday in Lagos.

According to the management, no passenger was abandoned or left stranded while the situation was being handled.

“The air return occurred due to a windshield crack suspected to be caused by a bird strike on our Abuja–London Heathrow flight.

“The decision to return to base was strictly in line with established aviation safety protocols,” the airline stated.

It said the aircraft landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where passengers disembarked safely as engineers began technical checks.

“In line with global aviation best practices, all affected passengers were properly taken care of,” the airline added.

Air Peace said passengers were offered options of travelling the same day via its Lagos–Gatwick route or flying the next day from Abuja.

Most passengers were flown free of charge to Lagos to connect the Gatwick service, while others chose to depart the following day from Abuja.

The airline said hotel accommodation was provided for passengers who required it.

“We therefore clarify that claims passengers were abandoned or stranded are inaccurate and we wonder where such narratives originated,” the statement read.

Air Peace added it maintains a strong relationship with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and remains committed to regulatory compliance and passenger protection.

The airline thanked passengers for their patience and understanding during the disruption.

“We decry the deliberate bashing and persistent hounding of Air Peace for unfounded reasons,” it stated.

Air Peace reiterated that safety remains the cornerstone of its operations and pledged to maintain the highest standards across its domestic and international network.

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