NURTW
18 Mar
Commercial motorists and other stakeholders in Ekiti have appealed to the police and FRSC to impound vehicles being driven by underage drivers to curb incidents of auto crash on highways. Some commercial motorists who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ikole-Ekiti deplored the high number of underage drivers on roads. According to…
14 Feb
Motorists and stakeholders in the transportation sector have appealed for more sensitisation on the importance of third-Party motor vehicle insurance before enforcement of the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun’s directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the IGP had ordered command’s across the country to start enforcement of the third party…
12 Feb
In line with an Appeal Court judgment, Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa has informed President Bola Tinubu that Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (popularly known as MC Oloumo) and his cohort were frustrating him from carrying out his duties as authentic President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
26 Jan
Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mr. Samuel Udeh, handed over a large sum of money left behind by a passenger in one of their parks within Owerri Municipality to the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma. Udeh, accompanied by other management team members of the union, handed over…
18 Jan
The Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo State, Mr Ademola Odudu, has said that his members resolved not to be used as puns to settle political differences. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Saturday, Odudu said that the current executive, and former leaders…
8 Jan
The prosecution, on Wednesday, called the seventh witness to give oral evidence in the ongoing trial of a former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, also known as 'Auxiliary'. 'Auxiliary', who is also a former Chairman of the State Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management…
23 Dec
The federal government has rolled out bus stations for the commencement of the 2024 Yuletide Road Transportation Palliative. The government has directed the road transport unions to move their buses to the designated loading points early on December 24, 2024, to begin moving Nigerians who seek to take advantage of the Road Transport for Christmas…
29 Nov
The Federal Government, yesterday, handed over 15 Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to three transport unions to ease the high cost of transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
12 Nov
The newly elected National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been sworn in at the union's national secretariat in Abuja.
9 Nov
The Chairman of the Lagos State branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the National President of the union. MC Oluomo was unanimously chosen at the Quadrennial Delegate Conference of the NURTW Zone 2 Council, held at the union's Secretariat in…
6 Nov
Stakeholders in the North-East have raised concerns over the deplorable state of federal roads across Bauchi, Gombe, and Jigawa states, citing increased travel risks and road traffic crashes as significant threats to public safety.Â
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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has apologised to Lagosians over the severe traffic situation experienced on Wednesday and Thursday morning due to repair works on the Independence Bridge in the state. Sanwo-Olu tendered the apology on Thursday while on an inspection visit at the bridge to see the work being done by…
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The President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), FCT, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, has revealed that Nnamdi Kanu is optimistic
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The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. In a statement made available to newsmen, the agency said the exercise began in Ogudu GRAW, where its officials enforced compliance with…
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The Lagos State branch of Abia Think Tank Association has urged Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, to prioritize accountability, transparency, tolerance, and inclusiveness among the people of the state for progress. Its President General, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, noted this at its stakeholders meeting in Lagos, adding that the government needs to encourage citizenship participation…
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The Civil Society Organization under the umbrella of the Coalition of Zamfara Youths, on Wednesday, faulted Governor Dauda Lawal for removing 2,363 workers from the state's payroll, calling the action unjust and detrimental to security in the region. The group described the move as "the height of wickedness" and warned that it could worsen insecurity…
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The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCO) has revealed a yearly investment of $750,000 in skill development, scholarships,
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has raised the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N925 per litre
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned airlines against selling tickets to Nigerians on international travels without proper visa documents. The warning comes as passengers complained about airlines selling tickets to passengers, only to airlift them halfway to their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. The Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael…
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Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, better known as Odumodublvck, has publicly asked the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return the support he once gave him during the 2023 general elections. The Abuja-born artiste made the call on Thursday, April 3, via his official X handle. According to him, he supported Obi “with…