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Seven dead as truck crashes into vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

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Seven dead as truck crashes into vehicles on Lagos-Ibadan expressway The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said seven persons lost their lives while four others were injured when a truck lost control and crashed into two other vehicles along the Lagos/ Ibadan expressway on Saturday morning Ogun State Sector’s Route Commander and Chief Public Education Officer of the FRSC, Florence Okupe, confirmed the ghastly accident in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital. According to the statement, a total of 15 people comprising 13 male adults and two females were involved in the accident. The statement indicated that those injured were three male adults and one female adult while the six male adults and one female adults lost their lives. The FRSC spokesperson attributed the crash to excessive speed by the Mack truck driver, which led to loss of control and ramming into the other two vehicles. “The injured victims were taken to ...

Comrade Francis Bunu summons 4 Dockworkers contestants for a breakfast meeting

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Comrade Francis Bunu summons 4 Dockworkers contestants for a breakfast meeting Newly elected President General, Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) , Comrade Francis Bunu has read the riot act to contestants vying for the post of President from the Dockworkers Branch to desist from any form of campaign at the quayside and terminals across the seaports nationwide. City People gathered that four districts Chairmen, namely – Comrade Wole Adetumi, Sharafadeen Oguntoyibo, Bolaji Agboola and a certain Joseph Odemene are allegedly jostling for the position of Dockworkers Branch President. Bunu also summoned all contestants from the Dockworkers Branch for a breakfast meeting on Saturday at an undisclosed hotel in Lagos. Speaking at his inaugural speech held on Friday at the national secretariat, the newly President General of MWUN, called on members from the four branches to be careful ahead of the forthcoming branches, districts and units elections, adding that the national ...

PG MWUN, BUNU THANKS STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUCCESSFUL DELEGATES CONFERENCE, WISHES MUSLIMS HAPPY EID

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PG MWUN, BUNU THANKS STAKEHOLDERS FOR SUCCESSFUL DELEGATES CONFERENCE, WISHES MUSLIMS HAPPY EID The newly elected President -General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has expressed appreciation to maritime industry stakeholders, captains of industries, labour leaders, members of the Union and journalists who graced the Union’s Book launch and the successful Quadrennial Conference held recently in Lagos. Bunu, a seasoned sailor who now leads MWUN also extends greetings to all Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid -el-Fitr celebration. Comrade Bunu urged Muslims to emulate the teachings of Prophet Muhammad by demonstrating the act of love, kindness charity, and forgiveness towards one another, which he said are the tenets of Islam. He further admonished Muslims across the world to eschew violence and to embrace peace, togetherness; and to be of good cheers always in their daily activities, stressing that tolerance is the key for peacef...

Comrade Francis, has expressed deep gratitude to Chief Dr. Michael Orobosa Ubogu for their support towards his emergence.

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Comrade Douglas Eromobor DPG emeritus of MWUN and a close kinsman of the newly elected PG, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has expressed deep gratitude to High Chief Dr. Michael Orobosa Ubogu fcis fipm, MD/CEO of Micura Services Limited for his philanthropic support towards Bunu’s emergence. Eromobor highlighted Orobosa’s philanthropy, leadership, and business acumen, which have set a high standard for corporate social responsibility in the maritime sector. He praised Micura Services Limited as a beacon of economic empowerment, stability, and job creation under Orobosa’s leadership. As MWUN enters a new era under Bunu, Eromobor expressed confidence in the union’s continued focus on workers' welfare, industry growth, and strategic partnerships. He emphasized that the maritime sector remains indebted to visionary leaders like Orobosa, whose generosity and leadership continue to shape its future and inspire excellence.

Comrade Francis Bunu extend warm congratulations to all Muslim members of MWUN, and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria on this joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.

Comrade Francis Bunu extend warm congratulations to all Muslim members of MWUN, our maritime stakeholders, and the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria on this joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramadan has been a time of devotion, self-discipline, and charity. May Almighty Allah accept your sacrifices and bless you abundantly. Let us uphold the values of unity, peace, and kindness, fostering a stronger, more progressive maritime sector. I remain committed to the welfare and growth of MWUN and its members. Eid Mubarak! May this celebration bring joy, prosperity, and divine blessings to you and your families.