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South-West NURTW: Why we chose Oluomo over Baruwa 

Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in South West zone of the country have declared their opposition to the second-term agenda of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as president of the union.

They insisted that the court judgment Baruwa was parading had nothing to do with Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, stressing that he was not party to the case involved.

Chief Joseph Falope (Olofooro) the Ekiti State Chairman of the union stated this while speaking on behalf of other state chairmen from the zone at a press conference on the position of the South-West members on Baruwa and NURTW.

He lamented that Baruwa during his first tenure as NURTW president bastardized the union’s operations, hence the members from the zone decided not to entrust their fate in him again

Falope said, “For your information, in 2019, the NURTW in line with its rotational policy, zoned the presidency to South-West. Members from the South-West unanimously endorsed him ( Baruwa) as our sole candidate for presidency and he took over from our former president, Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, and as at that time all, the six states councils were adequately under the umbrella of the union.

“However, shortly after resuming office, he (Baruwa) started causing confusion between the union and various state governments and his actions and attitude forced nearly all the state governors in the zone to proscribe our union in the region.”

He also said, “So, when it was time for him to get a second term, there was no NURTW in the zone again. Nearly all the state governors in the zone had adopted Parks and Garages System, thus rendering union members jobless.

“By 2023 when he started to lobby for second term in office, members refused to endorse him. But despite this, he (Baruwa) decided to force his candidature on the union and members resisted.

“To avoid confusion, the headquarters of the union decided to form a reconciliation committee with the mandate to bring back all the state councils that left the union and the mandate was achieved as four out of six states councils are now back in the union (Lagos, Ondo Ogun and Ekiti states).

“So, having got its house in order, the South-West zone decided to go for zonal delegate conference in Osogbo, Osun State, and Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya was unanimously endorsed by members from the zone to fly the union flag.

‘All the procedures and steps taken were in line with the union’s constitution which allows members from different zones to put forward their candidates for elective offices, hence the members from South-West zone decided to go for Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya as its candidate.

” In line with we our constitution, the South-West council presented Alhaji Akinsanya to the national body and he was installed as president. Again, National Executive Council (NEC) / Central Working Committee (CWC) of the union also decided to expel Baruwa from the union for series of anti-union activities committed against the union.”

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Three Ogun varsity students die auto crash

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December 22, 2024

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Three Ogun varsity students die auto crash

The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed the death of three university students in a single-vehicle accident on the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, revealed that the victims were suspected to be students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye.

The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, involved an Opel car with registration number AAA-126 HE. The vehicle was reportedly driven by Adekunle Adebiyi, a resident of 5 Sunmibare Street, Awa Ijebu.

“The accident was caused by overspeeding, leading to the driver losing control and the vehicle flipping into the bush,” Odutola explained.

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She further disclosed that one male passenger, whose identity is yet to be confirmed but is believed to be an OOU student, died on the spot. His body was taken to the mortuary at General Hospital, Ijebu Ode.

“Two female students from Olabisi Onabanjo University — Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, and Miracle Daniel, 19 — were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but sadly passed away while receiving treatment,” she added.

The vehicle involved in the crash has been recovered and is now in police custody.

Odutola assured the public that further updates on the tragic incident would be provided and advised motorists to adhere to traffic regulations, particularly during the festive season.

 

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Dangote, MRS agree to sell petrol at N935/litre nationwide

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Dangote, MRS agree to sell petrol at N935/litre nationwide

Dangote Refinery has announced a partnership with MRS to make Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, available at ₦935 per litre nationwide through MRS retail outlets.

This development follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) recent move to lower petrol prices below ₦1,000 per litre.

In a statement shared on Saturday via X, the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, praised President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap initiative on the Nigerian economy. He noted that the policy had contributed to a reduction in the cost of petroleum products.

“To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.

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“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre,” the statement read.

Dangote further revealed that the new pricing had already been implemented in Lagos and would be extended nationwide starting Monday.

He urged other oil marketers, including NNPC Retail, to collaborate to ensure Nigerians benefit from affordable and high-quality petrol.

“The Dangote Refinery is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. We will therefore continue to work with various value chain players to deliver high-quality petrol at cheaper prices,” Dangote stated.

“Our aim is for all Nigerians to have ready access to high-quality petroleum products that are good for their vehicles, good for their health, and good for their pockets.”

The naira-for-crude initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in September under President Tinubu’s administration. The policy, which came into effect on October 1, has eased demand for the dollar and helped stabilize the naira, contributing to the reduction in fuel prices.

 

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How another Nigerian was allegedly murdered by four South Africans

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How another Nigerian was allegedly murdered by four South Africans

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has condemned the alleged murder of another Nigerian, 37-year-old Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans.

The native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024 while driving to his residence.

Chukwunta stayed in Midrand Protea Estate until his death.

NICASA President-General, Dr. Frank Onyekwelu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, said Chukwunta was blocked by the four men while approaching his residence.

According to him, after attempting to pass through, he was met with resistance, prompting him to seek help at the security office.

Onyekwelu said: “At that moment, the four men allegedly attacked him, leaving him severely injured with a head wound.

“His female companion, who was sitting in the car, rushed to the security office and discovered him bleeding on the ground.

“In spite of attempts to call for help, the security office and residents did not assist in calling the police or an ambulance.

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“After an hour, Chukwunta’s partner contacted her father, who, along with other family members, took him to Tembisa General Hospital.

“Chukwunta was placed on life support but later succumbed to his injuries and died at the Tembisa General Hospital on December 10, 2024.”

Onyekwelu confirmed that the case, reported by Chukwunta’s partner, had been registered at the Midrand Police Station under file number: 262/12/2024.

He said the four suspects, aged 20, 24, 27, and 28, were arrested, and the case was presented in Alexandra Magistrate Court on December 13, 2024, where they were charged with murder.

He added: “The court proceedings on December 18, 2024 saw three of the suspects granted bail of R10,000 each, while the fourth had not yet applied for bail.

“The case was adjourned to February 3, 2025.”

Onyekwelu expressed disappointment at the proceedings and vowed that the Nigerian community would continue to demand justice for Chukwunta and support his family.

He emphasised that the community would not rest until justice was served and the value of Nigerian lives was upheld in South Africa.

 

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