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It Wasn’t Intended To Ridicule You – Singer Slimcase Apologizes To LAWMA For Unauthorized Use Of Uniform

Slimcase, the popular Nigerian skitmaker, has apologized to the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for using the agency’s official uniform and a waste truck in one of his skits without authorization.

The musician, whose real name is Oluwafemi Oladipo, said the video was meant to celebrate the dignity of labour, showing that every profession, including waste management, is important and deserving of respect.

He explained that the video was his idea and was not intended to misrepresent, ridicule, or embarrass LAWMA, its staff, or the Lagos State Government.

Slimcase confirmed that the video was removed from all platforms on December 8, 2025, soon after concerns were raised, and no adapted versions are currently circulating.

He also reassured the public that LAWMA did not endorse or participate in the content.

The singer expressed respect for LAWMA’s role in keeping Lagos clean and promised to exercise more caution in future creative projects.

He wrote: “APOLOGY TO THE LAGOS STATE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (LAWMA) AND ITS PARTNERS WITH REGARDS TO THE VIDEO CONTENT POSTED ONLINE AND MADE WITH LAWMA UNIFORM AND TRUCK… I take full responsibility.

“The content was my idea and I removed the video from all platforms on 8 December 2025 as soon as concerns were raised.

“The video was not intended to ridicule, misrepresent, embarrass, or demean LAWMA, its officers, staff, partners or the Lagos State Government. My sole objective was to create creative content intended to promote the dignity of labour and to emphasize that every profession, including waste management, is noble, valuable, and deserving of respect.

“I did not intend to suggest that LAWMA endorsed or participated in the video, and no related or adapted versions of the video are in circulation.”

 

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FG Declares Kidnappers And Bandits As Terrorists

The Federal Government has officially classified kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, signaling a major escalation in Nigeria’s response to abductions, attacks on farmers, and community violence.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during the end-of-year press briefing in Abuja.

This move signals a shift from treating mass kidnappings and rural attacks as ordinary crimes to confronting them under full counterterrorism measures.

“Henceforth, any armed group or individual that kidnaps our children, attacks our farmers, and terrorises our communities is officially classified and will be dealt with as a terrorist.

“Now, the era of ambiguous nomenclature is over. If you terrorise our people, whether you are a group or you are an individual, you are a terrorist and will be classified as such. There is no name hiding under this again,” the minister said.

He added that the policy would strengthen intelligence sharing and operational coordination across security agencies, allowing for faster and more decisive action.

The minister highlighted that improved inter-agency collaboration has already produced results, noting that in 2025, two of the most internationally wanted criminals were captured through coordinated operations.

In a bid to secure vulnerable rural areas, Idris also announced the deployment of trained and equipped forest guards, saying that these personnel will combine surveillance, local intelligence, and rapid-response capabilities to secure forests and remote locations often used as hideouts by criminal groups.

 

By classifying kidnappers as terrorists, the government is signalling zero tolerance for abductions and rural violence, while expanding the powers of security forces.

The forest guard initiative is expected to disrupt criminal supply routes, dismantle camps, and provide reassurance to farming communities affected by insecurity.

He noted the arrest of the ISWAP head residing in Nigeria, described as one of the most wanted terrorists on the African continent, who had a substantial bounty placed on him by the United States.

“The most internationally wanted criminals, the ISWAP head residing in Nigeria, has been captured through the coordination of all the security agencies and those also in the intelligence community.

“Don’t forget that Abu Barra was captured a few months ago, and he was also presented to the public by the National Security Advisor and other security chiefs.

“This is one of the most wanted terrorists on the African continent, and he was captured through the coordination of our security forces.

“Remember also, this was someone who had a large sum of money put on his head by even the Americans to capture him and bring him to justice.

“As we speak today, this gentleman, together with his chief of staff, is undergoing and having their day in court, and he is going to get justice that befits them,” he said.

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Nigerian Singer, Portable Slams Actress Iyabo Ojo Over ‘Single Mother’ Comments (Video)

Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, the controversial Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Portable, has slammed actress Iyabo Ojo for commending single mothers.

The mother of two had praised single mothers, claiming that men are now after them as they have achieved a lot in life. She also stated that children of single mothers are now more successful.

Reacting to the clip, Portable disagreed with the actress. He argued that men are simply after the money that single mothers are making.

Portable further told the movie star, whose son-in-law had a concert a few days ago, that married women are more successful than single mothers.

Not stopping there, Portable pointed out that Iyabo Ojo was encouraging people to become single mothers, despite her daughter recently getting married to a Tanzanian singer.

He questioned the actress about the kind of advice she was giving to women and warned that she should offer better guidance.

According to the Zeh Nation boss, single mothers are heartbreakers, and men will only take money from them and sleep with them without intending to marry them.

He added that the money taken from single mothers would be used to care for married women at home.

Portable also inquired about the advice Iyabo Ojo was giving to young women who aspire to marry, suggesting that the actress might be encouraging them to leave their marriages after having one or two children.

“Which advice do you even want to give to the younger ones getting married? That they should be giving birth for different men?

“One child for one man, three children for three different men?” he asked.

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My Marriage To MC Fish Is Over – Nollywood Actress, Anita Joseph Confirms

Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has announced the end of her marriage to Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish.

She shared the update through a post on her Instagram page on Monday, December 21 where she spoke about the reality of marriage and her personal journey after the breakup.

In the post, the actress spoke about facing tough moments within marriage and how those experiences pushed her into a period of deep thinking and personal change.

She explained that the phase has been filled with pain and healing, but she is moving forward with calmness, personal growth and faith, even without clear answers.

Anita Joseph openly stated that the marriage is over, making it clear that she has accepted the situation and is focused on moving ahead peacefully.

She wrote: “Life has a way of testing our strength in ways we never expect, especially in marriage.

“Lately, I’ve been walking through a season of deep reflection, pain and healing.

 

“I may not have all the answers, but I’m choosing grace, growth, and faith one step at a time. Calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over. ogbugianyi! Omere ka Anyi Mara ihe!. Shalom!!”

 

 

The actress married MC Fish in 2020, and their relationship often attracted public attention, especially on social media where they frequently shared moments together.

Despite the public nature of their union, Anita did not explain what led to the separation.

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Your NIN And CAC Numbers Are To Serve As Tax IDs From 2026 — FIRS Tells Nigerians (Video)

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians.

The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on X on Monday.

According to the FIRS, registered businesses will also no longer require a separate Tax ID, as their Corporate Affairs Commission registration number will now serve as their official tax identifier under the new tax system.

The announcement comes amid public concerns over provisions in the new tax laws that require a Tax ID for certain transactions, including the ownership of bank accounts.

Explaining the policy, the FIRS said the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, which is scheduled to take effect from January 2026, mandates the use of a Tax ID for specific transactions. However, it stressed that the requirement is not new, noting that it has existed since the Finance Act of 2019 and has only been strengthened under the NTAA.

“The Tax ID unifies all Tax Identification Numbers previously issued by the FIRS and State Internal Revenue Services into a single identifier,” the Service said.

“For individuals, your NIN automatically serves as your Tax ID, while for registered companies, your CAC RC number is used. You do not need a physical card, as the Tax ID is a unique number linked directly to your identity.”

The FIRS added that the new system is designed to simplify identification, reduce duplication, close loopholes for tax evasion, and promote fairness by ensuring that everyone who earns taxable income contributes appropriately.

The Service urged the public to disregard misinformation surrounding the reform and assured Nigerians that the new tax framework is aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in tax administration.

Recall that the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, said that banks will be required to request a TIN from all taxable Nigerians as part of the federal government’s new tax administration framework set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Carter Efe’s Twitch Account Suspended Days After Becoming Africa’s Most-Followed Streamer

Popular Nigerian comedian Carter Efe’s Twitch account has been temporarily suspended, just days after his record-breaking livestream with Afrobeats star Davido.

The livestream, which took place on December 17, 2025, garnered significant attention online and enabled Carter Efe to become Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer, with over 405,000 followers.

The comedian announced on Monday that Twitch had placed a four-month suspension on his account, citing violations of its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

However, no specific details were provided regarding the alleged infractions.

The development comes shortly after Carter Efe surpassed fellow Nigerian content creators, including Shank Comics, and recorded one of the most-watched livestreams on the platform with Davido.

Following the announcement, fans and supporters flooded his social media pages with messages of solidarity, describing him as a “joy giver” and urging Twitch to review the decision.

While speculation has emerged online suggesting the suspension may have resulted from mass reporting linked to comments or antics during the livestream, reports of additional bans on other platforms were dismissed as false.

The suspension has sparked disappointment among fans, particularly as it comes during the festive season, with many calling for a swift resolution.

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Nigerian Content Creator, Nons Miraj Speaks On Why She Dropped Her ‘Ada Jesus’ Character

Chinonso Ukah, the Nigerian content creator and entertainer popularly known as Nons Miraj, has explained why she chose to step away from the Ada Jesus character that initially brought her widespread recognition.

In a podcast with Taymesan, the skitmaker explained that while the character helped her gain popularity, it eventually restricted how people saw her.

Nons Miraj said she felt the need to evolve and show a different side of herself.

She noticed that the Ada Jesus persona attracted a certain type of audience that no longer matched her goals.

She wanted to reach a broader group and create content that reflected more aspects of her personality.

The entertainer also aimed to attract new connections in her personal life, hoping to meet people who appreciated her beyond the comedy skits.

“After the whole Ada Jesus thing, I was like, ‘What do I do again?’ because people will get tired of you turning people into yam and fish. I got tired, people were thinking I was old. My followers became old men, and I said I need to do something that will make them see all this fineness,” she said.

“Men were attracted to the Ada Jesus character, but older men. I needed the fine bad boy to enter my DM, spend money on me, and let’s see if we can have a relationship.”

The decision to move on was also part of her effort to grow her brand and explore projects beyond the character that made her famous.

Nons Miraj, who hosts The Hunt Game Show, has built a reputation in comedy, acting, and digital content creation.

Her Ada Jesus skits were widely known for their humour and memorable performances.

She discussed the pressures of being in the public eye, saying that people often focus on large deals without understanding the responsibilities that come with them.

Nons Miraj revealed that her work required investing in projects and managing personal commitments, which can be challenging despite outward appearances of success.

The entertainer also mentioned changes in her personal relationships.

Some friendships shifted due to expectations and feelings of entitlement, leading her to distance herself from certain friends.

She explained that while she values her friends, she realized she needed to set boundaries to protect her energy.

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No Changes To Tax Laws, Only One Version Exists – FG Insists

The Federal Government has maintained that there is only one genuine version of the newly enacted tax reform laws.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the end-of-year news conference.

Idris dismissed claims that the tax laws had been altered after being passed by the National Assembly, stressing that the version assented to by President Bola Tinubu remains intact.

He said the laws followed due legislative process, including consultations and debates at the National Assembly, before receiving presidential assent.

“The Federal Government is going ahead with the commencement of implementation, noting as changed,” Idris said.

The minister explained that concerns over alleged discrepancies between the version passed by lawmakers and the one gazetted had been raised at the National Assembly, adding that the executive would rely on the outcome of the legislature’s review.

“I think it is important for us to wait for the National Assembly to look at this again to tell us whether there were discrepancies or not,”he said.

“This is, at this point, an affair of the National Assembly to which I have no jurisdiction, and I have no authority to speak about. As far as the government of Nigeria is concerned, there’s only one version of that tax document.”

The controversy followed claims by a lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto State, Abdussamad Dasuki, who raised the alarm in the House of Representatives over alleged alterations to the tax reform laws.

Dasuki alleged that the version of the laws passed by the National Assembly differed from the one later gazetted and circulated by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Information.

PUNCH Online reports that the tax reform laws, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, were recently signed into law by President Tinubu.

The bills, however, faced stiff opposition during legislative consideration, particularly from some northern lawmakers, amid concerns over their economic and regional implications.

The controversy deepened after Dasuki claimed that some provisions contained in the gazetted laws were neither debated nor approved by lawmakers.

The tax laws have also attracted criticism from prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, both of whom have called for the suspension of their implementation pending clarification of the disputed provisions.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has also dismissed claims of secret alterations, warning of the consequences Nigerians could face if the new tax laws are not implemented from January 1.

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FG Finally Delivers Housing Promise To AFCON Silver-Winning Super Eagles In Morocco (Video)

The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Super Eagles squad that finished runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, awarding each player a house nearly two years after the pledge was made.

The presentation was carried out on Monday in Fez, Morocco, through the National Sports Commission (NSC), coming barely 24 hours before Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 AFCON.

The Super Eagles, then led by Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro, finished second at the 2023 tournament held between January and February 2024 after a 2-1 defeat to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.

Following the team’s return to Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu honoured players and officials with national awards under the Member of the Order of the Niger, alongside pledges of housing and land gifts for members of the squad and backroom staff.

That housing commitment was formally fulfilled at the team’s Moroccan base on Monday as the Super Eagles prepare to begin their quest for a fourth continental crown with a Group C clash against Tanzania on Tuesday.

“The Federal Government, through the NSC, has fulfilled its 2024 pledge on housing rewards to the Super Eagles,” the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed via a WhatsApp group dedicated to media updates.

Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, alongside Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi, also confirmed that the national honours were issued as MON or OON in line with existing awards already held by players.

They added that the housing and land grants approved by President Tinubu have been fully processed, with Certificates of Occupancy issued.

Now under Franco-Malian coach Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles are back on continental duty in Morocco, carrying the burden of expectation after narrowly missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C and will face Tunisia on Saturday after their opener against Tanzania, before rounding off the group stage against Uganda next Tuesday.

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Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Ademoye Reveals The Kind Of Wedding She Wants To Have (Video)

Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye has spoken about her ideal wedding, revealing a preference for a simple ceremony.

Speaking in a recent interview with her rumoured fiance, VJ Adams, Ademoye said she would probably hold her wedding in the neighbourhood she grew up in Ebute-Meta, Lagos.

“I want a very, very small wedding. I want like angels falling down from the sky. I would probably take it to Ebute-Meta where I grew up,” she said.

The movie star explained that the neighbourhood where she grew up shaped her life.

On parenting style, Ademoye, who previously revealed that she was singlehandedly raised by her father, said she would adopt her dad’s model in raising her own kids.

Bimbo Ademoye is reportedly dating and currently engaged to VJ Adams.

They are yet to confirm or deny the rumours.

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