Presidency, NURTW’s fracas and public orderÂ
Leadership fracas in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) deserves more than a passing interest of President Bola Tinubu, given that the union is one of the largest employers of
Safety commission trains transporters on enforcement of COVID-19 protocols
In continuation of its mandate to sensitise Lagosians on safety, the Lagos State Safety Commission has commenced the training of workers and stakeholders in the transport sector. The training was entitled ‘Hygiene
COVID-19: Nasarawa government sets up response team
The Nasarawa State Government says it has set up a well trained and formidable response team to tackle and effectively respond to any outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Borno government reopens Maiduguri-Dikwa road, five years after closure
The Borno government on Sunday reopened the Maiduguri-Dikwa road, five years after it was closed as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency
Ondo local government boss wades into NURTW crisis
Abayomi Adesanya, the Caretaker Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday intervened in the face-off among members of the Ilutitun branch of National Union of Road Transport Workers
NURTW warns members against breach of peace
Determined to the end the crisis rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos Island chapter due to the insecurity it is creating, the Lagos State Council Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu
NURTW promises to protect commuters’ rights, discourage drunk driving
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State council, has inaugurated new executive committee for the state. The inauguration was done yesterday by the national president of the union, Alhaji Tajudeen
Group decamps, form tricycle sector of NURTW
A faction of the Tricycle Owners/Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOA), led by Prince Joseph Odusanya, has broken away from the group to join the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The
Ekiti 2019: Why PDP succumbed to comprehensive defeat
The defeat suffered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recent elections had its roots in the past. Apart from the intractable crises that bedeviled the party, which led to Fayose
Police arrest 7 over transport unions’ crisis in Ekiti
The Ekiti Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the recent violence involving two transport unions. The suspects are all males with ages ranging from 20 years to 32 years.
Anxiety as Oyo NURTW boss dies
There was anxiety across Oyo State on Tuesday as news broke of the death of the chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state, Alh. Taofeek Oyerinde (aka Fele).
NURTW, RTEAN allege intimidation by security agents
As the July 14 election draws nearer, members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) have alleged intimidation by security agents. Chairmen
Discordant tunes over Buhari’s re-election
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Kebbi State branch in collaboration with the national headquarters of the union Abuja, has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Atiku Abubakar Bagudu for