By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State government says it will strategically review and stabilize the informal transport sector to ensure that the growth and security agenda of the present administration is not altered. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Olugbenga Dairo stated this while reacting to Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin Ogun State government has lifted the ban on the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the State. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Gbenga Dairo who conveyed the government’s directives to the National Headquarters of the Union said the move was aimed at promoting the enabling environment […]Continue Reading
The federal government has called on stakeholders in the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW to come up with initiatives that will help reduce road accidents in the country. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Simon Lalong who made the call during the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW conference in Abuja, also […]Continue Reading
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has passed votes of no confidence on a former president of the union, Tajudeen Baruwa. The National Chairman, NURTW Caretaker Committee, Tajudeen Agbede, said this while speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. It would be recalled that Baruwa’s tenure as the union’s president expired […]Continue Reading
By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, lifting the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the State. The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo announced this at a plenary held at the Assembly complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The motion to lift […]Continue Reading
The FCT Police Command on Thursday confirmed that its operatives have arrested the national president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Tajudeen Baruwa and over 20 other members over conduct that bothers on public disturbance and breach of peace. It was gathered that Tajudeen Baruwa, three national officers of NURTW and others […]Continue Reading
Osun state government has Inaugurated six garbage compactor trucks for the purpose of keeping the environment clean and healthy for living. Presenting the trucks on behalf of the state governor at the government house Osogbo, Secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji said the step became imperative for the benefit of the citizenry. Governor […]Continue Reading
There is confusion in Apomu, Isokan Local Government area of Osun State as the family of the reportedly killed chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Mr Kazeem Alli, said they received calls from those they suspected to be kidnappers who are holding the man hostage. According to the family, the suspected […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reconciled members of the Park Management System (PMS) and some factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers,(NURTW) operating in the State.The governor, while speaking at a reconciliation meeting held at his Ikolaba residence where some members of the proscribed NURTW, led by Alhaji Bola Ajisafe, voluntarily Continue Reading
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated the State Motor Parks Management Committee calling on the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state to resolve its leadership crisis. The inauguration which took place at Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office Alagbaka, Akure, had in attendance key government Continue Reading
The former treasurer of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Ekiti State, Olajide Johnson was on Wednesday attacked and brutalized by some commercial drivers loyal to the state chairman of the Union, Osho Farotimi. The offence of the former treasurer was simply because he branded his vehicle in support of the APC […]Continue Reading
Residents of Ado Local Government want Government to fix up Ado township roads, address erosion and complete Ojaoba. These formed parts of the demands of members of Traditional Chiefs, Artisans, Market Women, NURTW, RTEAN, NARTO, farmers at a Civic Engagement held in Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti. First to speak, Chief Julius Ajayi called for the […]Continue Reading
Stakeholders including, local government authorities, trade unions and security agencies have resolved to decongest the popular Ilesa Roundabout and adjourning streets by getting rid of indiscriminate stalls built by traders and illegal parks created by commercial drivers and motorcyclists. The stakeholders at the meeting which was at the instance of the Owa Obokun of Continue Reading
One person has been reportedly killed in the fight that broke out between two factions of the National Union Of Road Transport Workers, NURTW in Akure, Ondo State capital. The deceased said to be a member of the union and identified as Shina was allegedly shot during the fracas. Radio Nigeria gathered that the drivers […]Continue Reading
Ondo State Government has announced the suspension of both National Union of Road transport workers, NURTW and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria, RTEAN. Senior Special Assistant to the governor on special duties and strategy, Dr. Doyin Odebowale while addressing Government House correspondents said the suspension was with immediate effect. Dr Odebowale Continue Reading
Residents and traders in Ojo, Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo state want security agents to come to their aid to safeguard their lives and property. Baale of Ojo, Chief Amusa Olagboyega stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria while reacting on clash that ensued between suspected proscribed members of National Union of Road […]Continue Reading
Pandemonium broke out in the early hours on Thursday, at Obalende area of Lagos Island following violent clash betweens rival groups of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW. According to sources, people were seen running in different directions for safety while several properties were said to have been destroyed. Scores of people were also […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Government has warned the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, and their operatives to stay away from all motor parks and garages in the state to avoid incurring the full wrath of the law. In a statement in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile, said the […]Continue Reading
Violent clash among members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at Effium Motor Park in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State has left 7 dead, with several others sustaining injuries, on Saturday. Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abakaliki, said a special security team has been dispatched to the […]Continue Reading
The Ogun House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the state government to urgently suspend the activities of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in order to avoid a crisis in the state. The motion for the resolution was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherriff during plenary in Abeokuta, seconded by Mr […]Continue Reading
Some task force officers working with the newly introduced park managers in Oyo State have been attacked by hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW at Soka Bus Stop in Ibadan. The officers allegedly sustained injuries during the attack while personal belongings of the officers were also carted away […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Police Command has assured members of the public of peaceful atmosphere in the state against the threat by NURTW members over the newly inaugurated Park Managers by Governor Seyi Makinde. The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo state, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria over the threats […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the newly appointed Motor Park Managers to oversee the affairs of motor parks in the 33 Local Government Areas of the state. Inaugurating the Motor Park Managers and its disciplinary committee on behalf of the Governor, the State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation, Professor […]Continue Reading