Lagos bans ‘korope’ buses amid protest
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on mini-buses popularly called korope along the CMS–Lekki–Epe corridor after operators blocked traffic during protests. Officials said the disruption violated agreements earlier reached with transport stakeholders. According to Transport Adviser Sola Giwa, the protest undermines the Bus Reform Initiative, a plan created to modernise public transport and […]
Police arrest Lagos Island NURTW boss over m#rder allegations
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Samsideen Oladiti, popularly known as Shamelon, a 55-year-old Lagos Island NURTW boss, over allegations of murder and assault. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, Oladiti was taken into custody following two separate violent incidents. On September 17, 2025, he allegedly assaulted a dispatch […]
MC Oluomo challenges those mocking his poor spoken English to bring their children to compete with his
Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has responded to people who make fun of how he speaks English. The leader of the road transport workers said he knows he doesn’t speak English perfectly, but he’s proud of how far he has come in life. He pointed out that many of those who mock […]
Appeal Court Removes MC Oluomo from NURTW Presidency
In a major legal ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared Tajudeen Baruwa as the rightful President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), effectively removing MC Oluomo from the position. The court confirmed an earlier decision by the National Industrial Court, which had ruled in favor of Baruwa as the […]
Musiliu Akinsanya Known (MC Oluomo) Emerges National President Of NURTW
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election took place at the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference for Zone 2, held in Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State. MC Oluomo’s nomination was made by the Chairman of […]