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Tunde Braimoh Should Resign as Lagos Assembly Spokesman—Hon Saheed Ibile
**Says Minority Leadership Exclusion Democratic Tyranny
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Founder of Ibile Peaceful Assembly, Honourable Saheed Mosadoluwa fondly called Saheed Ibile or Mr Ibile, has described the exclusion of the minority leadership in the Lagos State House of Assembly as undemocratic.
Mr Ibile was reacting to an alleged recent statement credited to Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, Publicity and Security, Mr Tunde Braimoh, that the of offices of Minority Leader and Minority Whip in the Assembly were no longer necessary.
The philanthropist described the alleged statement as “a troubling conundrum,” explaining that, “We are not saying majority rule is not necessary for expressing the popular will and the basis for establishing their deceptive and progressive’s campaign but minority is bound to disagree on any anti-people ideal of the majority.”
He asked the lawmaker to consider leaving the position.
“It is time to compel Mr Buraimoh to resign as spokesman of the Lagos Assembly because he uses the position to send deceptive information to the public,” Mr Ibile said.
He said the Lagos Assembly must understand that the consensus cannot be the basis for making political or legislative decisions because minority rule is antithetical to democracy.
“Is this Lagos State House of Assembly or fascist organization? I have not heard of any state Assembly without minority leaders will surely pave way for executive arm reckless and rascality, APC members should not abuse its powers to oppress the minority voters that send some of these traitors to that chamber to represent their communities,” he submitted.
Speaking on the defection of six members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, Mr Ibile noted that PDP members in their constituents were not consulted before the move. He said the decamped PDP lawmakers were only fascinated with benefits enjoyed by their APC colleagues.
“I would advise that someone should stand as a minority leader to represent the will of the minorities’ votes. We should stop being economical with the truth,” he said.
He urged the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, his loyalists and APC leaders to understand the dangers of tyranny in legislature which should also be “condemned by Lagosians.”
Furthermore, he said the legislature must not only guard Lagosians against oppression and deceptive progressive campaigners, but give room for minority to thrive.
The minority’s rights must be protected no matter how alienated a minority is from the majority members of Lagos Assembly; otherwise, the majority’s rights may lose its meaning, he said.
He pointed out that the Ibile Peaceful Assembly will stage a protest against this, saying that, “We will resist the imposed regimentation of thought and values as the voice of the minority must be heard.”
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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