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State Creation: Finally South East Stakeholders Settle For Anim-Oma State
As the agitation for creation of additional states in the South East heats up, fresh indications suggest that stakeholders in the region may have settled on Anim-Oma State as its preferred option following a closed-door meeting in Abuja last Thursday.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Information gathered from participants at the meeting, which held at the residence of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, shows that the proposed state would comprise Anioma in Delta State, the old Orlu zone in Imo State, and Ihiala Local Government in Anambra State with Orlu selected as the proposed capital.
But in a swift reaction, legislators representing Delta North senatorial district in the Delta State House of Assembly and chairmen of the nine local government areas in the district issued a unified and emphatic rejection of proposals suggesting the placement of Anioma State within the South-East geopolitical zone.
In a joint statement, the political leaders reaffirmed their full support for the creation of Anioma State but insisted that such a state must remain firmly within the South-South.
Daily Sun learnt that the meeting convened by the Deputy Speaker was intended to bring together all state creation movements in the South East to make their presentations and to help the region arrive at a single, unified choice before forwarding its position to the relevant authorities.
Although the session was originally meant to be exclusive to South East agitators, participants disclosed that Senator Ned Nwoko and a delegation from Anioma in Delta State were unexpectedly permitted to join the discussions. But despite initial surprise over their presence, deliberations continued.
It was gathered that after various presentations, the Deputy Speaker appealed to agitating groups to voluntarily step down overlapping demands so that the region could consolidate behind one proposal.
At that stage, Imo Senator, Osita Izunaso-led Anim State movement announced a merger with Senator Nwoko’s Anioma group, along with representatives from Ihiala, to form Anim-Oma State.
On the question of the capital, the Anioma delegation was said to have agreed to cede Asaba in favour of Orlu in Imo State, a position which Senator Nwoko reportedly affirmed.
However, the development did not go unchallenged as some participants raised concerns about a possible arrangement that could dilute the South East’s exclusive claim to the new state.
Questions were also raised regarding compliance with Section 8(1)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates that any state creation request must carry the endorsement of two-thirds of elected representatives from the proposed area across all legislative tiers and local governments.
According to accounts from attendees, the Deputy Speaker intervened, stating that the necessary documents had already been submitted in line with constitutional requirements.
Kalu reportedly announced that the Anim-Oma proposal would be transmitted to the appropriate authorities as the consensus position of the South East, though he was reminded that the commitment for an additional state applied solely to the region.
The meeting is expected to reconvene today at the same venue for a formal vote on the Anim-Oma proposal.
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But Delta North leaders described the suggestions of merging Anioma with the South-East as “vehemently opposed,” “non-negotiable,” and contrary to the historical and cultural identity of the Anioma people.
The statement, endorsed by all elected representatives from Delta North, follows renewed national conversations and legislative engagements on the creation of additional states across the country.
According to the leaders, the resurgence of this national debate necessitated a clear and collective position to avoid misrepresentation of the aspirations of the Anioma people.
“Our quest for a distinct and autonomous Anioma State is not a fleeting political venture but a legitimate aspiration deeply rooted in history, championed by our revered forebears and leaders,” the signatories declared.
Describing the pursuit as a generational mission, they emphasised that the Anioma dream is anchored on cultural identity, language, administrative continuity, and the desire for accelerated development.
They reiterated that the envisioned Anioma State comprises the current nine local government areas of Delta North: Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North-East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South and Ukwuani, with Asaba as its capital.
This configuration, they stressed, aligns with the historical understanding and long-standing aspirations of past leaders who spearheaded the movement for Anioma’s recognition.
“The Anioma our fathers envisaged and which we support is the Anioma that is made up of the nine local government areas of Delta North with its capital in Asaba,” the leaders stated, noting that any deviation from this established configuration would misrepresent the true vision of Anioma’s founding advocates.
The most forceful part of the communiqué was the explicit rejection of attempts to link Anioma to the South-East. While acknowledging the ethnic and linguistic ties between some Anioma communities and the Igbo-speaking region, the leaders maintained that geopolitical alignment, administrative history and cultural evolution place Anioma squarely within the South-South.
“We make it unequivocally clear that we vehemently oppose any proposed move or merger with any part of the South-East geopolitical zone. Anioma people are historically, geographically and administratively aligned with the South-South. This position is deeply rooted in our heritage and is non-negotiable.”
According to them, forcing Anioma into the South-East would not only distort historical facts but also undermine the political and developmental trajectory pursued by the district over the decades.
They insisted that geopolitical identity is not determined solely by shared ethnicity but by administrative structures and regional evolution within the Nigerian federation.
Beyond rejecting the South-East proposal, the leaders pledged to “actively lobby and support every legitimate effort” toward securing the creation of Anioma State.
They described state creation for the region as a matter of equity and justice, arguing that Anioma people deserve a state of their own within the South-South just as other ethnic blocs within the region already possess.
“We are united in the belief that the creation of Anioma State is a necessary step towards fulfilling the political and developmental destiny of the Anioma people,” they said, assuring that they would deploy their collective mandate, political capital and institutional influence in the pursuit of this objective.
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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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