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Seyi Law Applauds Tinubu for Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls It Long Overdue

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Nigerian actor and comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, has commended President Bola Tinubu for taking the bold step of removing the fuel subsidy, a decision that has sparked mixed reactions across the country.

Despite the hardship many Nigerians have faced as a result of the subsidy removal, Seyi Law maintains that the decision is crucial for the country’s long-term progress.

According to the comedian, the fuel subsidy should have been removed long ago, as continuing it has only delayed the inevitable.

He reflected on the situation in 2012, during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, when efforts to eliminate the subsidy faced significant opposition, particularly from Tinubu’s political party, the then-opposition.

Protesters, including major political figures and activists, rallied against the removal, claiming it would add to the suffering of the average Nigerian.

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However, Seyi Law believes that if the subsidy had been removed back then, Nigerians would have already gone through the painful adjustment period and would now be in a better place financially.

Seyi Law pointed out that in 2012, during the mass protests against the removal of the subsidy, he was one of the few celebrities who stood on stage to oppose the popular anti-fuel subsidy movement.

He recalled former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s warnings about the unsustainable nature of the subsidy, noting that the government at the time was borrowing money just to pay salaries.

He said this was a clear sign that the country could not afford to continue with the subsidy, but many people were not willing to face that reality.

Seyi Law’s comments highlight the complex history surrounding the fuel subsidy in Nigeria.

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The subsidy, which was initially introduced to make fuel more affordable for the average Nigerian, has long been a topic of debate.

Critics argue that while it was intended to ease the financial burden on citizens, it eventually became a financial drain on the government.

Billions of naira were spent each year to keep the subsidy in place, even as other sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure suffered from underfunding.

In supporting Tinubu’s recent decision, Seyi Law acknowledges the pain Nigerians are going through but believes the long-term benefits outweigh the immediate discomfort.

He suggests that without the burden of the subsidy, the government will have more resources to invest in critical areas that can drive the country’s development, such as infrastructure and social services.

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The removal also opens up the oil sector to more competition and investment, which could lead to lower prices and a more stable supply of fuel in the future.


 

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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Her Superstitious Ritual Before She Perfoms

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American Singer, Olivia Rodrigo reveals her superstitious ritual ,to PEOPLE, she acts before she performs from every show. Rodrigo states the ritual is her inspired by her monitor tech, Seamus who says before every performance “It’s gonna be a piece of piss” so she now says that before every performance.

“Kind of a weird superstitious thing that I have, my in-ear monitor tech and his name is Seamus and he’s a very British man. And before every show he says, ‘It’s gonna be a piece of piss,’ which is British for, it’s gonna be easy peasy,” she explains to PEOPLE. “And so before every show, I make sure that I say, ‘Seamus, it’s gonna be a piece of piss.’”

Rodrigo also states that she now makes her monitor tech, Seamus repeat the sentence in every show. “If he doesn’t say that, I’m convinced it’s going to be a bad show,” she says. “I’m very superstitious.”


 

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Timothée Chalamet Makes Surprise Appearance at Lookalike Contest

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American-French Actor, Timothée Chalamet surprises fans with his appearance at a lookalike contest held for him in New York City. He disguises himself in a hat and mask and mingled with the crown albeit to watch his lookalikes.

           

This event was organized by a YouTuber, awarding the best Timothée Chalamet look alike a prize of $50 dollars. This event intrigued the public as it was packed and crowded. Police even arrive at the scene to control the crowd for safety. The winner of the contest was a guy names Miles Mitchell, guess they didn’t spot the real Timothee.


 

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“I can literally be a full time mum and a full time career woman”-Tiwa Savage

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Nigerian Singer, Tiwa Savage opens up about her challenges as a mother and her music career, especially being a single mother. In an interview on Big Friday Show, Tiwa savage enthusiastically reveals her upcoming album and her journey as a mother, juggling the two.

She emphasized the importance of a mother and reveals how her people assist her in this journey. She states that “t takes a village, raising my son as a single mum I always need my mum. I call on my mum, she’s very instrumental, and we have a nanny that has been with us since he was three months old, and he’s nine now, so she has been with us for nine years.”

Savage also shares the role of her son’s godmother and how she takes care of him when she travels for work. She proudly speaks about being a mother and states as their superpower as all mothers juggles a lot of things.

“And for me, I think as women we can juggle lots of things at once; that’s our superpower. I can literally be a full time mum and a full time career woman.”


 

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