Connect with us

metro

NURTW South-West leaders meet in Lagos, present Agbede as national president sole candidate

Published

2 weeks ago

on

NURTW S’West leaders meet in Lagos, present Agbede as national president sole candidate 

Leaders of National Union of Road Transport Workers in the South-West on Wednesday met in Lagos to ratify Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede as the sole candidate from the zone for the post of NURTW president

Speaking at the well attended meeting, pioneer Chairman of Lagos State council of the union and one of its founding fathers, Pa Samuel Jonah, said, “We leaders of the union in the South-West made a mistake in 2019 when we endorsed Baruwa as our representative from the zone for the post of presidency. “It was a big mistake. And four years down the line, he has destroyed all the achievements and legacies of previous administrations. He has been running the union with impunity without regard for the constitution of the union
“Presently, the NURTW is not in existence in the South-West as nearly all the state councils have been taken over by various state governments via park and garages management committee. And efforts by leaders to wade in and use wisdom and experience to restore sanity were rubbished by arrogant leadership style of Baruwa and his sycophants ”
Pa Jonah regretted that despite the sorry state of the union in the country, some disgruntled elements out of selfish interests were trying to impose Baruwa on the union for a second term.
He said, “Enough is enough to Baruwa bad leadership. We, the leaders from South-West, have rejected him. He is no longer representing out zone.
“Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede has been unanimously endorsed to fly our flag at the national headquarters. We have realised our mistake; hence we are endorsing Agbede.

“Agbede is tested and trusted. He was Lagos State chairman of the union for eight years and performed creditably well. He had also held many positions at the national level and he was not found wanting. He is an asset from our zone to the national headquarters.”
Pa Jonah urged all members of the union in the zone to remain calm, stating that “with Agbede at the helm of affairs at national level, our suffering will be over”.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

metro

Troops raid terrorists’ enclave, kill 6, recover arms in Kaduna

Published

42 seconds ago

on

June 10, 2023

By

Nigerian military Troops

Troops raid terrorists’ enclave, kill 6, recover arms in Kaduna

Troops of Operation Forest Sanity in conjunction with the Defence Headquarters Special Forces on Friday killed six terrorists and recovered arms and ammunitions in a successful covert operations.

A statement by the director Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami said the troops conducted covert operation to bandits enclaves at Maidaro village in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State and made contact with terrorists.

READ ALSO:

He said in an ensued fire fight, troops neutralized six terrorists and recovered five AK 47 rifles, 192 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm Special ammunitions, 74 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm Special, Nine AK 47 rifle magazines, three IEDs, three Baofeng radios, One PKM, and three motorcycles amongst other sundry items.

The military high command commended the troops and urged the general public to avail troops with credible and timely information on terrorist and all criminal activities within their area.

Troops raid terrorists’ enclave, kill 6, recover arms in Kaduna

Continue Reading

metro

Emefiele: Arrest Buhari, Irabor as accomplices, Sowore asks DSS

Published

4 hours ago

on

June 10, 2023

By

Omoyele Sowore

Emefiele: Arrest Buhari, Irabor as accomplices, Sowore asks DSS

Rights activist and presidential candidate in the February 25 election , Omoyele Sowore, has urged the Department of State Services, DSS, to arrest ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.

Sowore said they should be arrested after the suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele was reportedly picked up by the DSS.

READ ALSO:

He alleged that Buhari and Irabor are Emefiele’s accomplices.

Tweeting, Sowore wrote: “DSS reportedly picks up/detains former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.

“In an ideal society, his main accomplice in the military, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor should be arrested and tried with Emefiele.

“Of course not leaving out former President @MBuhari as well.

“Former Central Bank of Nigeria @cenbank Gov. Godwin Emefiele’s case with that of ex-President @MBuhari his principal, should be treated as a Crime Against Humanity! #RevolutionNow.”

Emefiele: Arrest Buhari, Irabor as accomplices, Sowore asks DSS

Continue Reading

metro

Terrorists gun down 13 vigilantes, abduct 30 in Niger

Published

5 hours ago

on

June 10, 2023

By

Governor Umar Bago

Terrorists gun down 13 vigilantes, abduct 30 in Niger

No fewer than 13 members of the vigilante corps have been killed while 30 others were abducted by terrorists in Niger State.

The incident occurred at Kusherki village of Rafi local government area of the state in series of renewed attacks launched recently by bandits on farming communities in shiroro, Munya , Rafi and parts of Paikoro local government area.

It was learnt that the attacks took place in the night when the vigilante corps was taken unawares.

Sources hinted that the bandits in their large numbers on motorcycles stormed the area with dangerous weapons and shot randomly to scare the villagers before confronting members of the vigilante corps.

READ ALSO:

A vigilante member who survived the attack said they had engaged them in a fierce battle but were overpowered by superior fire from the bandits.

The chairman of Rafi local government council, Alh. Usman Ayuba Katako who confirmed the incident.

He said he could not give the exact number of casualties and those abducted as he was in hospital trying to ensure that those injured were attended to.

Governor Umar Bago last week, met with security agencies in his effort to address attacks by bandits and has vowed to end the menace.

Terrorists gun down 13 vigilantes, abduct 30 in Niger

(LEADERSHIP)

Continue Reading

Trending