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Mr. Ademola Odudu, the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo State, has refuted claims of his alleged removal by court, describing them as baseless.

The newly inaugurated Caretaker Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun State, Alhaji Kazeem Oyewale, announced that peace has returned and his group has resumed office.

The Osun State government has rejected the caretaker committee inaugurated by the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for its Osun chapter. This decision has led to a dispute between the NURTW and the state government, which denies dissolving the union's leadership.

Governor Adeleke of Osun State has suspended the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in all motor parks across the state. This decision comes as the governor also affirmed his commitment to good governance.

A slain National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader was laid to rest in Lagos, with a local school suspending classes to honor him. The funeral was marked by tears and tributes from the community.

Factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) clashed at motor parks in Osun State, leading to gunshots and prompting police intervention to restore calm. Governor Adeleke condemned the violence and threatened to reinstate the park management system.

A policeman was shot during a confrontation between rival gang members, who were reportedly targeting rivals linked to NURTW leaders, in an incident where the gang members claimed they were unaware of police presence.

A manhunt has been launched for the gunmen responsible for the killing of Toba Ajiboye, a prominent leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos, an incident that has caused anxiety among residents.

A Lagos NURTW chieftain, Shamsudeen Oladiti, has been arraigned before a high court for the involuntary manslaughter of a dispatch rider, Ramon Imam.

Kazeem Oyewale (Asiri Eniba), the Acting Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun State, Nigeria, has publicly denied any involvement in political violence in the state. This statement comes amidst discussions about the upcoming Osun 2026 elections.

An article explores the ongoing NURTW crisis in Nigeria, detailing the violent leadership tussle between MC Oluomo and Baruwa, and its political ties.

The lawyer for Baruwa, a figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), warned that the ongoing crisis within the union will be prolonged if authorities fail to enforce court judgments, some of which have been pending for over two and a half years.

A violent confrontation erupted between rival factions of the NURTW in Abuja as one group attempted to reclaim the national secretariat, resulting in three injuries.

MC Oluomo has declared he remains the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following a takeover of the national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa’s faction, citing ongoing legal appeals.

Security operatives have cordoned off the national secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Abuja, as an intensifying leadership crisis within the union escalates.

Baruwa has taken control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) National Secretariat, dislodging MC Oluomo, following a series of court rulings that affirmed Baruwa as the union’s legitimate president.

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) reported that it prevented a suspected ritualist from using their courier service to transport the corpse of a one-year-old baby.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) logistics, specifically involving NURTW, and the presence of the Lagos Commissioner of Police at an All Progressives Congress (APC) event, questioning institutional impartiality.

A violent struggle for control of motor parks in Osogbo has escalated into a confrontation between the Osun state government and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

A comprehensive list details prominent figures from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) who have been killed in violent attacks across Lagos, highlighting the ongoing cycle of transport union violence.

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has established caretaker management committees to oversee transport unions across the state, including naming Oyewale to head the NURTW committee, amidst ongoing crisis.

Police in Osun State, Nigeria, have arrested a suspected hoodlum following a violent clash involving the NURTW in Osogbo, which left three security operatives injured.

Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and a civil society organization staged protests in Osogbo, Osun State, demanding a leadership change due to security concerns.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has achieved a significant breakthrough in resolving the prolonged leadership crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), with rival factions agreeing to end their conflict.

The Lagos State Government has issued a clarification, denying misinformation that it is replacing the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) brigade with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for environmental enforcement duties.

A chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been arraigned in Lagos on charges of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy, and attempted murder in connection with the alleged killing of a dispatch rider.

Kazeem Oyewale, the Osun NURTW boss, has denied allegations of attempting to assassinate Governor Adeleke’s son and is seeking police protection due to harassment.

Chairmen of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) across Nigerian states and the FCT have reaffirmed their loyalty to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, amidst an ongoing internal leadership dispute.

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed outrage over the alleged invasion and takeover of its national secretariat in Abuja, describing the incident as illegal and disturbing amidst an ongoing leadership tussle.

The FCT Police Command in Nigeria denied social media claims that its officers shot at members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at their Garki II headquarters, confirming seven arrests were made.

Police in Abuja arrested Tajudeen Baruwa after he led his faction to seize control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers national secretariat, escalating the union's leadership crisis.

A Nigerian news recap covers a political meeting that shocked Kano APC, a bomb on the Niger bridge that killed eight, and Baruwa taking over NURTW from MC Oluomo.

The NURTW in Abia State laments losing control of Okigwe Park, sparking a Umuahia park dispute. The union calls on the state government to intervene. Read More: https://punchng.com/nurtw-park-controller-lock-horns-over-umuahia-park/

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has assured that internal crises within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) will not impact logistics for the August 15, 2026 governorship election.

The assassination of Toba Ijaya, a powerful Lagos street warlord and NURTW leader, has brought to light the violent underworld of the city, detailing his rise and tragic fall.

An Islamic prayer was held for Toba Ajiboye, a Lagos NURTW official, at his Fadeyi residence following his murder, which police are currently investigating.

A faction has taken over the Osun State secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), deepening the ongoing crisis within the union. This move signifies an escalation of internal disputes within the Osun NURTW.

Following a violent clash between factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun State, Nigeria, police have arrested a 40-year-old suspect, Adedeji Saheed, after a gun duel.

In Nigeria, cultists reportedly opened fire on police officers, claiming they were unaware of the officers' presence while trailing rivals linked to NURTW leaders.

Panic gripped Lagos as shops closed early and police deployed patrols following the killing of a prominent NURTW official, with residents fearing reprisal attacks.

Tension gripped parts of Mushin, Yaba, and Fadeyi areas of Lagos following reports of sporadic gunshots and the alleged death of a senior chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), identified as Toba Ijaiya.

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have partnered to enroll nine million transport workers into a pension scheme, aiming to boost pension enrollment and financial inclusion for a significant portion of Nigeria's informal sector workforce.

Enforcement operations by the Lagos Central Business District are being obstructed by attacks from area boys and groups linked to the NURTW, posing significant challenges to state officials.

Sego, the Lagos NURTW boss, has endorsed Damilola Ayinde Marshal, daughter of Fuji star KWAM 1, as a candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the APC primaries.

Tajudeen Baruwa’s lawyer has called for the arrest of MC Oluomo and demanded the enforcement of court rulings amidst the ongoing crisis within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Nigeria.

The FCT Police Command has dismissed claims of shooting during violence at the NURTW HQ in Abuja, confirming officers restored order and arraigned Ibikunle Baruwa.

FCT Police in Abuja have denied allegations of shooting during a clash involving NURTW members, stating they only restored order. Seven suspects, including Baruwa, have been arrested and arraigned.

Tajudeen Baruwa has taken control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) secretariat, effectively ending the leadership crisis by unseating MC Oluomo following favorable court judgments.

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) prevented a suspected ritualist from sending a baby's corpse through a courier service.