NURTW National President Arrested along with 29 Others

Tajudeen Baruwa, the President, National Union of Road Transport Workers has been arrested. He was arrested alongside 21 others, including three national officers of the union in Abuja. Those arrested have been charged with alleged criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, public disturbance and conducts likely to cause breach of peace. They were arrested and detained between […]

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Gunshots as 2 Factions of NURTW Clash (video)

There was chaos at the National Secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Abuja on Tuesday morning as two rival factions of the union clashed in the ongoing leadership crisis. According to SaharaReporters the Musiliu Akinsanya’s Lagos Parks and Management Committee led by one Tajudeen Badru Agbede mobilised thugs from Lagos […]

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Okada Riders and Police Clash in Lagos (video)

Deadly Fracas Between Okada Riders and NURTW at Iyana Oba

The is an ongoing deadly fracas between Okada riders and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The incident is happening at the Iyana Oba, LASU axis. Deadly weapons including cutlasses, knives, clubs and other deadly weapons are freely used to inflict gruesome injuries. The public is advised to steer clear of the […]

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M C Oluomo Issues Warning to Commercial Drivers in Lagos Ahead of Monday's Easing of Lockdown

M C Oluomo Issues Warning to Commercial Drivers in Lagos Ahead of Monday’s Easing of Lockdown

M C Oluomo, the chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has issued a warning to commercial drivers ahead of Monday’s gradual easing of government’s lockdown directive. In a press release dated May 2nd, he reminded of them of the governor’s instructions that vehicles must not load more than ‘60% loading capacity.’ […]

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