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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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Kim Sae-ron’s Family Plans to Hold Press Conference with New Evidence

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The family of the late South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has announced a press conference scheduled for March 27, 2025. They intend to present evidence alleging that actor Kim Soo-hyun was involved in a relationship with Kim Sae-ron during her minor years.

According to Bu Ji-seok, the family’s legal representative, the press conference will address the timeline of the alleged relationship. It will also outline legal actions against the dissemination of false information targeting the bereaved family.

The controversy began when the Garosero Research Institute claimed that Kim Sae-ron and Kim Soo-hyun had a six-year relationship starting in November 2015, when she was still a minor.

In response, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency, Goldmedalist, denied these allegations. Gold Medalist stated that the two were not romantically involved during her underage years.

Further complicating the situation, Kim Soo-hyun’s agency has filed a lawsuit. The lawsuit is against Kim Sae-ron’s family and Garosero Research Institute operator Kim Se-eui. They are accusing them of blackmail and violating laws related to the dissemination of compromising material.

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Zlatan Ibile Slams Online Beggars: “They Just Wait for Giveaways Without Hard Work”

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Nigerian Singer Zlatan Ibile expresses his displeasure with the trend that involves begging for financila assistance online. It can be reported that some fans take the step to tag or call out celebrities’ and request for financial assistance.

During a recent interview on Beat FM, Zlatan called out fans who take to celebrity page to beg. The singer shared that they always beg without showing any action of hard work.

“I don’t mean to be petty but I know how people move on the internet. It’s like these people are just there from morning till night and they are under your activities wanting giveaways. I don’t know the reason but they always want.”

“Just this afternoon I was just thinking to myself if these people are just online jumping from one celebrity to the other. I can’t talk too much sha before they remind me that I was once there.”


 

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“There’s Hope for Nigeria”—DJ Cuppy Applauds Namibia’s Female Leadership

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Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola popurlary known as DJ Cuppy, expresses her optimistic though on Nigeria being led by a woman. The DJ shared how it is possible for Nigeria to elect a Female as president one day.

DJ Cuppy expresses her ideas as she takes to her X page to applaud Namibia’s latest achievement. Florence then shares that it mirrors what Nigeria will be in the future.

Africa’s FIRST country with BOTH a female President AND female Vice President. Maybe there’s hope for Nigeria one day after all.”

Fans react and share their thoughts on the possibility of female president and vice president in Nigeria.


 

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