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Seyi Law Applauds Tinubu for Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls It Long Overdue
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.
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.
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.
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.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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