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Lagos OPC chieftain allegedly killed by colleague over protection of land in Ogun
A quiet nightfall was shattered by the sound of sporadic gunshots at Showole, a seedy community in Ota, the headquarters of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State penultimate Saturday. By the time the dust raised by the incident settled, a chieftain of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Akeem a.k.a. Omo Bello had been killed.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Witnesses said a battle over the protection rights on some hectares of land triggered a fight between some persons. One of the two sides contesting ownership allegedly hired Omo Bello, an OPC chieftain in the Agege area of Lagos, to secure the land from being snatched.
The other party also contracted another OPC commander identified as Ahmed Saka a.k.a. Area to chase away Akeem and his boys from the land. It was during a confrontation between the two OPC camps that an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in the alleged killing of Akeem by Area’s group.
It was alleged that immediately Area stormed the landed property with his boys, they opened fire on Akeem and his men. The bullets however could not penetrate Akeem’s body hence he was hacked to death while his boys fled from the scene.
A resident, Ayo Gbeleyi, said: “Initially, when Area led his men to the scene of the controversial landed property in Showole, they were met with stiff resistance from Akeem and his boys.
“Akeem was shot several times but bullets could not penetrate his body, so his assailants attacked him with machetes. He suffered machete cuts on his neck, legs and stomach. He fell in a pool of his blood and died on the spot.
“His attackers fled the scene and have since gone into hiding for fear of being arrested.”
The village, sources said, has since been deserted by the traditional ruler and other community leaders following the brutal killing of the OPC chieftain.
“The baale (traditional ruler) of the village, Chief Sunday Joseph, and other community leaders have left the community for fear of being caught in reprisals. The baale relocated to Abeokuta from where he is communicating with residents of the village and indigenes,” said a villager identified simply as Toriola.
A source who asked not to be named told our correspondent that the late Akeem and his alleged assailant, Area, were both chieftains of OPC in the Agege area of Lagos State before the contract for protection of the property at Showole village set off the deadly confrontation between them.
“Two factions of one family have been contesting ownership of the hectares of land in Showole village. They have unleashed violence on each other in the last few years, using different land speculators and hoodlums.
“The latest bloody confrontation was just one of the many attacks that have taken place on the said land in recent times.
“Akeem a.k.a. Omo Bello and Ahmed Saka a.k.a. Area are both OPC leaders based in Lagos. While Akeem is the Commandant General of OPC in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Area is a chieftain of OPC in Alagbado on the outskirts of Lagos. He is also a member of a transport union. I think they know each other very well before the fatal confrontation.
“Alhaji Akeem was eating rice with one of his men named Taofik Tablet when Area stormed the scene with his men on no fewer than 20 motorcycles. Taofik fled for his life on sighting the hoodlums. They shot at Akeem, and when they realized that the shots could not kill him, they hacked him to death and ran away.”
It was learnt that Area (Saka) has since gone into hiding after police took over the matter.
Speaking with our correspondent on the telephone, Chief Sunday Joseph described the killing of Akeem as unfortunate. He explained that the remains of the deceased OPC leader would be buried at the completion of autopsy on his body.
“The killing of Akeem omo Bello, an OPC leader, is unfortunate. It is unfortunate because the mastermind is also an OPC chieftain. The land in question actually belongs to my family and those who are dragging the ownership of the property with us are not members of our family.
“We have a judgment in our favour from both the Customary Court in Ado-Odo and the Customary Court of Appeal in Abeokuta. Our opponent did not appeal the two judgments at any superior court.
“A fortnight before the killing of Akeem omo Bello, police operatives from the SWAT Squad in Abeokuta arrested some hoodlums on the land following our petition to the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ogun Command. Those arrested have been arraigned at the Magistrate’s Court, Ifo.
“Apart from Akeem omo Bello, eight others sustained severe injuries at the scene while the assailants have gone into hiding. The case was handled by the Ibogun Police Division and has since been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of Ogun Police Command for further investigation.”
He added: “We are waiting for the autopsy report to come out so that we can bury the remains of Akeem omo Bello in line with the advisory from the OPC leadership. It is sad that the culprit is an OPC man, yet, he led the attack against a fellow OPC man.”
The spokesperson of Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, a Superintendent of Police (SP), was contacted but she referred our correspondent to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Onipanu Division, Mr. Earnest Obideyi, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
Contacted, the DPO (Obideyi) said there was no record of the incident at his division.
“No case of murder was reported at Onipanu Division. The only case reported on that day was that of a corpse some persons from Ibogun village wanted to take to the mortuary at Ifo and they were arrested.
Meanwhile, sources said some of the boys loyal to Area, who allegedly killed Akeem, have been arrested and are facing prosecution at the Magistrate’s Court, Ota, while Area is still on the run.”
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Federal Government of Nigeria Finally Commissions CNG Station to Boost Domestic Supply
The Federal Government has commissioned an integrated Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, refueling station at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic gas supply and promote cleaner energy alternatives.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Speaking at the inauguration, the Executive Director of the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, Oluwole Adama, described the move as a major step toward advancing Nigeria’s gas-powered energy transition.
He noted that the facility goes beyond being just a refueling station, adding that it reflects progress, collaboration, and commitment to expanding domestic gas utilization in line with national energy goals.
“This project represents more than the commissioning of a refueling station. It symbolizes progress, partnership, and purpose in advancing Nigeria’s energy transition, promoting cleaner fuels, and deepening domestic gas utilization in line with national energy objectives,” Adama stated.
On his part, the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, praised the initiative, saying the facility will serve both the university community and residents of the surrounding area.
He added that the project would create opportunities for research, hands-on learning, and innovation in alternative energy solutions.
DAILY POST gathered that the federal government-backed initiative forms part of broader efforts to drive renewable energy adoption and support Nigeria’s transition to cleaner fuel sources.
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MTN Nigeria said it invested N1tn in 2025 to expand fibre infrastructure, roll out additional base stations and strengthen network capacity nationwide, as the country’s biggest telco returned to profitability after a choking financial year marked by foreign exchange pressures and negative equity.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The capital expenditure, more than double the prior year’s spending, formed part of a broader recovery that saw the company post a profit after tax of N1.1tn for the year ended December 31, 2025. The rebound followed a difficult 2024 in which MTN suspended dividend payments and grappled with balance sheet strain.
Chief Executive Officer Dr Karl Toriola described 2025 as a defining year for the company, linking the improved earnings position to renewed long-term infrastructure investment.
“During the year, we invested N1tn in network expansion and modernisation, more than double the prior year’s capital expenditure. This investment translates to additional base stations, deeper fibre rollout, expanded capacity and improved network resilience across the country because sustaining critical digital infrastructure requires disciplined capital allocation and a deliberate long-term approach,” the executive said.
The telcos’ total subscriber base increased to 87.3 million, up 7.9 per cent, while active data subscribers rose to 53.2 million. Data traffic grew by 34 per cent during the year. These figures reflect sustained demand for digital services across the country and underscore the need for continued investment in network capacity and resilience.
“We are mindful that in a period of economic pressure, expectations from customers are heightened. When Nigerians purchase data or rely on our network for work, education, financial services or daily communication, they expect reliability, fairness and continuous improvement. That expectation is both legitimate and central to our responsibility, Toriola noted.
MTN’s service revenue rose 55.1 per cent to N5.2tn in 2025, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation more than doubled to N2.7tn. Earnings per share improved to N53.07 from a negative N19.05 a year earlier, reflecting the sharp turnaround in operational performance.
Chief Financial Officer Modupe Kadiri said the company’s financial recovery was built on deliberate balance sheet repair, disciplined capital allocation and reduced foreign exchange exposure.
“A year ago, MTN Nigeria was in negative equity. Today, we are declaring a N20 total dividend for the 2025 financial year,” Kadiri stated.
The board approved a final dividend of N15 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting, bringing the total dividend for the year to N20 per share, including an interim dividend of N5 already paid in the fourth quarter.
According to its report, MTN generated N1.2tn in free cash flow during the year and rebuilt shareholders’ equity to N548.7bn, with retained earnings standing at N400.4bn at year-end, signalling restored financial stability after the previous year’s market volatility.
Toriola said profitability would continue to underpin infrastructure expansion, noting that profit enables sustained reinvestment in network quality and broader coverage rather than serving as an end in itself.
“Profit, in our context, is not an end in itself. It is the mechanism that enables continued investment in network quality, broader coverage and enhanced customer experience. As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem continues to expand across fintech, small businesses, education and public services, resilient and future-ready telecommunications infrastructure remains foundational to national development,” he added.
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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA orders airline to refund passengers charged VAT before January 1
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed Overland Airways to refund passengers who were wrongly charged Value Added Tax on flight tickets purchased before January 1, 2026.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The directive followed clarification issued by the Nigeria Revenue Service on the implementation of the new tax regime affecting airline tickets.
Passengers had complained to the regulators after an elderly woman was forced to pay the new tax in 2025, a fee that was expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, in a statement on Saturday, disclosed that the matter had been resolved after regulatory engagement with the airline and the Nigeria Revenue Service.
“As directed by the NCAA, the operator, Overland Airways, has reverted with clarification from the Nigeria Revenue Service,” Achimugu said.
He clarified that passengers who bought tickets before the new tax laws came into force should never have been subjected to additional charges.
“Tickets purchased before January 1, 2026 were not affected by the new tax laws,” he said, adding that passengers who bought tickets in 2025 but were later made to pay VAT at check-in in 2026 were not supposed to have been charged.
According to the NCAA, the airline had initially implemented the VAT requirement based on its interpretation of the new fiscal policy, prompting complaints from affected travellers.
Achimugu explained that regulatory clarification became necessary to determine the correct application of the tax.
“The onus was on the NRS to clarify, which they have now done,” he said, noting that the aviation regulator had earlier communicated its position to the airline.
Following the clarification, Overland Airways agreed to correct the situation.
“The airline has committed to redress the situation by initiating a refund for affected passengers,” Achimugu added.
The controversy arose after several passengers complained that they were compelled to pay additional VAT charges at airport counters despite purchasing their tickets months before the tax provisions took effect.
Travellers described the development as unexpected and financially burdensome, especially during peak travel periods in December.
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