Why I suspended activities of transport unions in Ondo ― Akeredolu
By Dayo Johnson Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has given reason for the suspension of the activities of both the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the state. Akeredolu also clarified that the activities of both unions were not banned as reported in […]
Don’t accept nose mask from untrusted person, Ogun NURTW warns motorists, passengers
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Hakeem Bodunrin on Wednesday advised motorists and passengers across the state not to accept nose masks, gloves, and sanitizers from untrusted sources. Bodunrin gave the advice while addressing newsmen in his Asero’s Office, Abeokuta, the state capital, […]
One killed, 18 injured as NURTW, tricycles members clash in Ilorin
By Demola Akinyemi One person has been feared killed in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Tuesday following a fracas that ensued between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Tricycles Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) over control of a park at Offa-garage area of the state capital. Also, several members […]
NURTW: Auxilliary takes over motor parks in Oyo State amid tension, uncertainties
By Ola Ajayi The announcement of a former Chairman of the banned National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Alhaji Lamidi Mukaila aka Auxiliary as the head of Motor park managers in Oyo State has triggered some violent reactions. At Iwo Road interchange, the newly inaugurated head of motor park managers, Auxiliary was sighted trekking […]
Bus conductor allegedly punches police officer, attacks NURTW official
A 28-year-old bus conductor, Sikiru Dada, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, charged with assault on a police officer and an official of the National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Dada, a resident of Abule-Egba, Lagos, is facing charges of breach of peace, assault and resisting arrest. The Prosecutor, Insp, […]
Agege LG bans NURTW from operating in community
Agege Local Government area of Lagos State has banned the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, from operating in the community. In a letter signed by the council chairman, Alh. Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, to notify the road workers union of the ban, the council said it took the decision to stop alleged conversion of […]
N.U.R.T.W. driver shot dead along Bomadi-Ohoror road
…As Catholic Bishop, residents appeal to Gov Okowa to fix road By Chancel Sunday Armed bandits, over the weekend, have again shot dead a driver of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (N.U.R.T.W), Mr Sunny, with two others sustaining various degrees of injuries along Bomadi-Ohoror road in Delta state. According to a source who […]
Kwara Govt. tasks new NURTW executives on peace, unity
The Kwara State Government has called on the National Union of Road Transport Workers in the state to always ensure unity and peace among its members. The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi gave the charge on Friday in Ilorin while receiving new executive members of the Union led by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ariwoola on […]
No place for thugs in Edo state ― Gov Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin-city Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed to sustain promise to keep thugs off the streets in the state as part of the commitment to attract investors to the state. He stated this yesterday in Benin when he played host to members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]
Oyo NURTW factions resolve crisis, to elect new leaders Oct. 23
Factional leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Oyo State chapter, has resolved the crisis rocking the union and agreed to elect new leaders on Oct.23. Mr Kayode Ogunyanbi, the National Deputy General Secretary of the union, made this known at the end of the reconciliation meeting, held in Ibadan on Friday. […]
Edo 2020: NURTW protests relocation of park, suspension of councilors
BENIN CITY—THE leadership of Owan East local government area and members of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers and some members of two wards in the council have engaged in a war of words over alleged non support for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s 2020 re-election bid and the suspension of two councilors who the transport workers alleged were unjustly suspended.
