Tinuade, one of the wives of Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo state, is dead.

Tinuade died on Monday morning after a brief illness.

She was 71 years old.

In her lifetime, she was an active and influential member of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).

The church confirmed her passing in a post on Facebook.

Tinuade was a part of the pastor-in-council, the highest decision-making body of the church.

“With gratitude to God for a purposeful life well spent in His vineyard, but with hearts throbbing with pain at our sudden loss, we announce the transition to higher glory of Mother Celestial Tinuade Ladoja, a prominent and devoted member of the Celestial Church of Christ,” Kayode Ajala, CCC worldwide spokesperson, wrote.

“This sad event occurred earlier today after a brief illness. She was aged 71. We await further announcements by her family. May her wonderful soul rest in perfect peace.”

In a heartfelt message during the celebration of her 70th birthday in April last year, the former governor described Tinuade as a supportive and loyal ally.

“My feelings towards you are as it was when we met 40 years ago. I am sure it is mutual today as you have added another year,” Ladoja wrote.

“Just like vintage wine, the older the better.”

The cause of Tinuade’s death was unknown as of press time.

Three people have died in a multiple-vehicle crash at Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos.

The accident was allegedly caused after an oil tanker suffered brake failure.

The crash, which occurred around 6 pm, involved two commercial buses and a Honda car.

All the victims, who were passengers in one of the buses, died at the scene.

The Lagos state fire service and Lagos state ambulance service (LASAMBUS) were also present at the scene.

Olalekan Bakare-Oki, general-manager of LASTMA, expressed sympathy to the bereaved families.

He urged tanker drivers to “remain vigilant and cautious at all times,” stressing that “speed and safety must never be compromised.”

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have rescued a truck driver who was trapped in a life-threatening accident while driving along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Friday.

According to the statement, the driver whose truck was overloaded with nylon materials was involved in the ghastly accident and was rescued by LASTMA operatives who provided a swift response to the accident scene.

The statement reads, “In a harrowing accident earlier today, a truck loaded with nylon materials and bearing registration number USF 104XU was involved in a severe crash by Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.

“The driver of the truck, who became trapped in the wreckage, sustained significant leg fractures during the incident.

“The prompt response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescue team proved crucial in extricating the injured driver from the crushed cabin.”

The statement furthered that the victim was taken by the Lagos State Ambulance service to the nearest hospital for treatment.

It added, “After the successful rescue, LASTMA officials handed the driver over to Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who transported him swiftly to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

“Security personnel from the Alausa Police Station were on-site throughout the operation, ensuring a secure environment as the LASTMA team carried out their critical rescue work.”

The General Manager of LASTMA also expressed his sympathy to the injured driver. And while cautioning on the dangers of overloading he urged drivers to prioritize road safety and regulations.

“The General Manager of LASTMA expressed heartfelt sympathy for the injured driver and extended his best wishes for a full recovery.

“He also took the opportunity to reiterate the dangers of overloading, emphasizing that truck drivers must observe load limits to maintain vehicular control and facilitate safer turning on the roads.

“He urged all drivers to prioritize safety, adhere to regulations, and take proactive measures to prevent such accidents.” The statement concluded.