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2019: Buhari, Sanwo-Olu’s Victory Will Shock Many–ICG UK
By Dipo Olowookere
Coordinator of the Independent Campaign Group (ICG) in the United Kingdom has said victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the coming presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos State governorship poll, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will shock the nation as both will emerge with huge margins.
The coordinator, Mr Ibrahim Yusuf, made this known over the weekend in a statement made available to the press via electronic mail.
Mr Yusuf said with the preparedness of the two candidates and their party in Nigeria, their victory will be incomparable with what some have seen in the lands for ages.
“Nigerians are eager to retain Buhari for the next four years, we have seen this in their campaign across the country, both youth and old, even the pensioners have joined the movement to re-elect the president.
“As you all know, Buhari has become a movement in Nigeria, his party the APC has also become the main party, his acceptability cut across all works of lives, this is to tell you that Buhari and his party will not need to break the bank before getting re-elected,” he said.
Mr Yusuf revealed that the UK Chapter of ICG is organising a road show tagged Spread The Message across the UK cities where Nigerians reside to sensitise them on the need to support Buhari/Osinbajo and Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat’s tickets.
“The road show will start from specific areas of London, and move to Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Milton-Kens and other cities to tell Nigerians why APC candidates in Lagos governorship and the presidential election should be given opportunity to continue to their good works.
Mr Yusuf showered encomium on the Director General of the ICG in Nigeria, Mr Tayo Ayinde, for his efforts to ensure that the party’s candidate in Lagos State governorship election become the governor of the state.
“I am confident of Mr Sanwo-Olu’s emergence as governor of Lagos state, APC through its indefatigable leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for progressives growth and Lagosians can attest to it through the rapid development the state witnessed under the former and outgoing governors.
“Lagosians will not allow a party without base like Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take over their affairs,” he said.
Mr Yusuf expressed shock over the plan of the opposition to ever think of gaining access to Lagos state government house, saying the party never had a base in the state and will continue to be floating. According to him, “PDP will continue to dream, unfortunately not in Lagos. And not even in Nigeria again.
“Nigerians have seen the differences in progressives and conservatives, they now want their future secured, they have toed the path of progress as you can see in most recent elections.”
The coordinator enjoined Nigerians to be ready to guard their votes jealously and not allow the money bag politicians to steal their hearts through inducement and every form of shameful electoral practices that the opposition are known for.
“The opposition is planning to use the money to induce Nigerians, I urge everyone to reject them with their money, and if they must take it, let conscience rule their thoughts,” he stressed.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A hotline number, 0800 123 5264, for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre, has been released by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The private refiner said the number was now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre.
“Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the company stated in a statement.
The organisation stressed its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests, reaffirming its commitment to steady supply, backed by a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply.
Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urge regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality alternatives are readily available.
By Bon Peters
The Airport Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) at Omagwa Rivers State has praised the Customs Area Controller for Customs Area 1 Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku.
At the end-of-the-year party attended by stakeholders, including the leader of the association’s chapter, Mr Charles Onyema, said the customs officer has done well in stakeholder engagement and trade facilitation.
At the event held last Friday, he said his association has been enjoying a very cordial relationship with other organisation in the ecosystem.
“You can see what is happening today, everybody is working together and our operations here are seamless,” he noted.
He stated that apart from creating a very robust business environment for his members and other stakeholders to operate, he has taken a decision to build and commission a befitting ANLCA Secretariat which would be completed soon and be commissioned by the ANLCA national president, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji.
The ANLCA chapter chief said since “Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku assumed office at Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt Command, it has been a different ball game, facilitating trade and increasing Revenue generation.”
“I remember I told her she was a mother during her maiden visit to the airport.
“You know when you have a woman in charge of an affair, food will not lack, compassion will not lack and motherly love will not lack.
“She is very wonderful in stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and trade facilitation,” Mr Onyema enthused.
Projecting into the future, Mr. Onyema said the year 2026 would be better for his members, adding that he has advised them on financial discipline which he said would help them during the trying period.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day respectively.
The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the Minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Business Post reports that on these public holidays – the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as well as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange will not open to trade.
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