Nigeria

EDSG recognises only NURTW, RTEAN, says Dep. Gov

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

Following the peace moves by the leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), the Edo State Government says it still recognises only two unions in the transport sector, which are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers

News In Brief

NURTW clash claims lives in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

Fatalities have been recorded following an overnight clash between rival NURTW factions at Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital. As of this morning heavily armed operatives and armoured vehicles have been stationed at strategic locations along Ado-Ikere highway. More to follow

News

Demolition of Park: NURTW appeals to Ambode for alternative space

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2017 0

Following the demolition of New Garage Motor Park at Ikeja, Lagos, members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in the state have appealed to the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to provide an alternative space for them. They explained that the “forceful ejection” has paralysed their business, as they have not been able […]

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Oyo NURTW scribe lauds Ajimobi administration

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

The State Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Akin James, has declared that Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s government in Oyo State has brought renaissance to governance and which has in turn led to progress and transformation. In an interview with Daily Times in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Tuesday, Comrade […]

Features

Inside the World of Agbero

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2015 0

Motor park touts in Lagos operate through a vicious network, whichis a daily nightmare to commercial bus drivers and law enforcement agents, who are careful not to meddle in their affairs. JOY EKEKE reports. Agbero, a sobriquet for ragamuffins, who find solace in the motor parks, doing odd jobs, is synonymous with all social vices […]

Nigeria

INEC Bars NURTW from Conveying Electoral Materials

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has directed that the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), must not be involved in conveying electoral materials. Spokesman for the electoral body, Mr. Kayode ldowu, disclosed this in Ibadan, Oyo State, while speaking with the press, on behalf of the Resident Electoral