{
  "id": 11886882,
  "title": "Ojudu Babafemi: How Tinubu And I Almost Lost Our Lives On Third Mainland Bridge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ojudu-babafemi-how-tinubu-and-i-almost-lost-our-lives-on-third",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/ojudu-babafemi-how-tinubu-and-i-almost-lost-our-lives-on-third-mainland-bridge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former presidential aide and journalist, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, recounted how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and himself narrowly avoided a fatal accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 1:30 am, when Tinubu's driver, Mustapha, apparently fell asleep at the wheel. The car collided with the bridge railing, but remarkably, both men survived the crash. Ojudu expressed his gratitude for their survival, stating they were \"fortunate to escape with our lives.\" The accident took place shortly before Tinubu's election as Lagos governor. Ojudu, in an open letter to Tinubu on Nigeria's Independence Anniversary, used this as a platform to critique policies he believed had adversely affected millions of Nigerians. He also urged the President to review these policies. Ojudu, who had a long-standing relationship with Tinubu dating back to their fight against military rule and Tinubu's campaign for the Lagos governorship, reflected on the event to illustrate the depth of their friendship. He also revealed that shortly before Tinubu's election, he drove him to the residence of a senior security official in Ikoyi to ensure a fair election. Following Tinubu's victory, Ojudu opted to return to journalism rather than join the new administration, stating he believed the President needed an honest voice outside the government.",
  "summary": "Former presidential aide and journalist, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has recalled how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and himself escaped being involved in an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. According to Ojudu, the incident happened shortly before Tinubu became governor of Lagos State. He made the disclosure in an open letter to Tinubu on […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}