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Fuel scarcity may affect elections logistics – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that logistics for the upcoming elections may be impacted by the petrol shortage. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated on Tuesday at a consultative…
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Nigeria ranked as second most terrorized country; Nigeria may lose its 4x100m relay CWG gold as sprinter fails dope test | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria ranked as second most terrorized countryUK govt expresses concerns over 2023 electionsMC Oluomo unveils new uniform for NURTW officialsFlood claims eight lives in Niger State, washes away houses, farmlands,…
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LASG suspends NURTW from parks, garages; FG to remove petrol subsidy in phases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: 'ASUU yet to meet our demand on UTAS' — FG…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Orile on fire, as thugs and police both suffer casualties
It's become easy these past two weeks for people to simply dismiss any and every eventful occurrence that is happening in the country as an #EndSARS related event. We've seen…
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[The Injustice Blog] There is No Christmas in Nigeria
Christmas is a season people around the world naturally expect good tidings from fellow human beings as custom demands. However for Nigerians it's a season that takes an awful dimension.…
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NURTW has something to say on the fuel scarcity
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Abdulsalam Motor Parks, Minna, Niger, has called for the setting up of mobile courts to prosecute “black marketers’’. The Union’s Vice Chairman,…
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Spare your loved ones the agony of grieving this festive period – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to drive safely by obeying traffic rules so as to save their loved ones from the agony of grieving during festive…
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After VIO, these are the agencies the Lagos state government has to ban
On Monday the Lagos state government ordered the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) out of Lagos roads with immediate effect. The news was greeted with jubilation by many Lagosians on social…
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BREAKING: Returning IDPs hit by landmine explosion
Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were on there way home ran into a landmine planted on an highway. According to Premium Times several passengers were injured by the landmine which…
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Governor Ortom is proud of his motor park days
Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, has expressed pride in his former profession as a motor park worker. The Governor, on Tuesday, said that he is a proud member of the…
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We smell trouble as NURTW chief gets killed in Lagos
by Chinwe Okafor The Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Yaba Unit, Babajide Dosunmu, a.k.a Mados, has been killed by some yet-to-be identified gunmen. 46-year-old Mados, who was also said to…
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Opinion: Agbaje, Ambode and the vision of a ransomed Lagos
by Dehinde Chord Agbaje could not be linked with any terrorist tendencies, either in actual deployment of NURTW thugs or verbal intimidation along the lines of rigging, roasting, arming and charming…
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Fayose visits family of murdered NURTW leader, challenges Fayemi to do the same
by Isi Esene Ekiti governor-elect, Ayo Fayose has challenged Governor Kayode Fayemi to visit the family of the murdered former Ekiti State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Omolafe Aderiye.…
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Armed robbers kill school principal, 2 others in Nasarawa
by S'ola Filani A school principal, Lawal Ahmed and two others were on Thursday night shot to death by armed robbers on Doma-Lafia Road, while on their way home. The…
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“I would have been dead now”: Ex-NURTW Chairman, Tokyo escapes assassination in Oyo
by S'ola Filani No fewer than six people got injured as Lateef Akinsola, a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Oyo State on yesterday escaped…
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NURTW clash in Ondo leaves 1 person dead, 5 others injured
by Adeola Balogun A clash between members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ondo has resulted in the death of one person. The incident occurred yesterday…
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#YNaijaFocus: Oyo 2015 – Ajimobi, Ladoja, Alao-Akala and the ‘gods’
by Ayokunle Odekunle Long or short, the ‘gods’ will be demystified in 2015 as one of the three men will rule Oyo State the second time. Taking an in-depth and…
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8 people suffer machete cuts as NURTW members clash in Abuja
Over eight persons yesterday escaped death but suffered various degrees of injuries from machete cuts as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, branch 2, clashed at…
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Pesky journalists – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Making use of his teeth, he separated the left ear of one of the journalists from the chap's body. You see, human parts are also valuable. Journalists…
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No more drivers licences or vehicle plate numbers through the backdoor – FRSC
The Lagos Sector Commander of Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr Nseobong Akpabio on Wednesday in Lagos said the era of obtaining drivers licences and vehicle plate numbers via the…
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Good roads cause more accidents than bad ones – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said on Thursday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, that more auto accidents were being recorded on good roads than bad ones across the country. The…
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How Ajimobi won governorship election in Oyo – Tokyo is out of jail and singing like a bird
by Isi Esene The ex-chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, Lateef Akinsola, has given an insight into how the victory of the incumbent governor of…
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‘Okada’ riders beat up LASTMA officials
by Hauwa Gambo Trouble brewed in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos yesterday after a clash between 'okada' riders and a combined team of policemen and members of the Lagos State…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy