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Appeal Court Upholds Tajudeen Baruwa as Legitimate NURTW President, Sacks MC Oluomo
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legally recognized President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
This ruling upheld the March 11, 2024, judgment by the National Industrial Court, which declared Baruwa as the union’s president and restrained the Yasin-led faction from interfering in its activities. The appellate court dismissed the appeal by MC Oluomo’s loyalists, deeming it meritless.
At a press briefing, Baruwa criticized MC Oluomo’s inauguration as a violation of the court’s rulings and urged the Inspector General of Police and Attorney General of the Federation to enforce the judgment. The court also awarded N100,000 in favor of Baruwa and the respondents.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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