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Huge Unsold Stock: ‘Poultry farmers in massive lost as people shunned chicken during Christmas, New Year’
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The Director General, DG, Poultry Association of Nigeria, PAN, Dr Onallo Akpa, narrates the losses incurred by poultry farmers during Christmas and New Year celebrations as many Nigerians snubbed chicken purchases for other commodities based on their purchasing power: Excerpts:
The preparations of poultry farmers for the Christmas and New Year festivities were highly expectant as, traditionally, there was the belief that Christmas and New Year seasons are periods that every family no matter how poor will be able to afford chicken for the festivals.
Hence, there were heavy investments in broiler production, especially the backyard small-scale poultry producers across the country.
Despite the high cost of Day Old Chicks, DOCs, orchestrated by demands for production for Christmas and the abnormally high cost of poultry feeds, poultry farmers stocked while expecting to sell at Christmas and New Year. There was virtually no family involved in poultry production that never stocked broilers for Christmas – with the expectations that whatever might be the reasons, there will be sales.
Sales and patronage at Christmas and New Year..in contrast to the expectations of most poultry farmers, all they produced could not be sold. Surprisingly, over 50 per cent of broilers produced for sale at Christmas could not be sold because of the low purchasing power of the people.
Families are striving to see how they can get any kind of food for their families, and therefore, the luxury of poultry meat as protein was not a consideration during Christmas and New Year. Poultry farmers who thought of making little profit at Christmas and New Year, are, at the moment, lamenting the losses they incurred.
A random survey of our communities at the moment reveals the presence of unsold broilers.The problems of poultry farmers are compounded as they cannot continue to feed the birds as that will amount to additional cost of production in the absence of patronage.
The resultant effect of the development is that the livelihoods of the family who have had their sustenance on small family poultry production is being eroded while farmers are losing confidence in the business, leading to the closure of poultry farms all over the country. The challenge at the moment is that of the extremely high cost of production and induced purchasing power of the people.
Mr Arube Otor, the Delta State musician who recently went viral over his plan to marry three women on the same day, to make his wives four, does not plan on stopping anytime soon.
The Isoko musician who said he was motivated by his father who equally had three wives when he was alive said he hopes to add two more to his entourage.
Asked why he chose to marry three women on the same day, he said, “What inspired me to decide to marry three women on the same day is rooted in my father’s example. When my father was alive, he married three women, and the remarkable thing was that when these women had children, you couldn’t tell which woman gave birth to which child. We lived together, ate together, and played together. This experience, growing up in such a unified family, greatly influenced my decision to marry three additional women.
“The reason I decided to marry them on the same day is because of the deep love the three women share for one another. They genuinely care for each other, and I could see the unity among them. This made it easier for me to decide that I would marry them on the same day, as they support one another in every way. I still have two pending. I plan to marry two more wives to make it a total of six.”
He said his first wife has no issue with him marrying more wives, and she, alongside his grown-up children, are all looking forward to the ceremony billed for January 19.
Fuel Subsidy: I Know People Will Abuse Me, But I Know What It Takes To Build A Nation – Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu has again justified the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration and labelled it a “necessary” move to secure the country’s future.
Speaking during a visit to Enugu State on Saturday, Tinubu insisted that the removal of the fuel subsidy is needed to build a better Nigeria.
The President stated that he was aware that people would insult him for his decision but added that he has confidence in himself and would stay the course.
He said, “You are all a member of one big, huge family called Nigeria but living in different rooms in the same house. This house, we must build it. Build it to satisfy our immediate need which is not going to be enough yet but for tomorrow too.
“That is why the removal of the first subsidy was necessary.
“You cannot spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they are born. I know people will fight, grumble, abuse me, and everything but I asked for the job. I know what it takes. I believe in myself and I believe I can gather a very good team and build a nation.”
He subsequently urged Nigerians to show love for the country and shun negative comments about it.
“It is our country. We have to work really hard for it; to build a nation that we can be proud of. Change the narrative; negative comment about Nigeria? I’m not taking that! I’m very proud of Nigeria. You all should be proud of Nigeria,” he told the gathering which included Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, government functionaries, and other dignitaries present at the event.
Some of the projects the president commissioned during the visit to the Coal State are the multi-auditorium and multi-functional Enugu International Conference Centre; state-of-the-art command and control Centre/150 patrol vehicles fitted with AI-embedded surveillance cameras at the Government House
Industry experts on Saturday, predicted a significant reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in 2025, with prices potentially dropping below ₦500 per litre.
The current price of petrol ranges between ₦900 and ₦950 per litre across various fuel stations.
The anticipated price drop is attributed to a robust downstream sector driven by the Federal Government’s deregulation policy, stable foreign exchange rates, and increased domestic refining capacity.
Key Factors Driving Price Reduction
Increased Local Refining Capacity: The commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, alongside the Dangote Refinery, is expected to boost local production and reduce dependence on imports.
The Dangote Refinery currently injects seven million litres of petrol daily into the domestic market.
The Port Harcourt Refinery, which began operations over a month ago, produces 1.4 million litres of petrol daily.
The Warri Refinery, operating at 60% capacity, focuses on producing kerosene, diesel, and naphtha.
Deregulation of the Downstream Sector: The deregulation policy has introduced competition among producers, driving prices lower.
Industry experts, who spoke to Saturday Sun, noted that petrol, which currently sells for between ₦900 and ₦950 in many fuel stations, may have its price further crashing to as low as ₦500 a litre in the course of the year.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ukadike Chinedu, in an interview with Saturday Sun, said the entry of multiple players is already fostering healthy price competition.
He noted that the Federal Government’s policy of selling crude oil to refineries in exchange for payment in naira is expected to reduce inflation and ease foreign exchange pressures.
Chinedu highlighted the reduction in fuel prices by major players, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery, as evidence of the benefits of multiple production sources.
With improved market conditions, modular refineries, which currently produce only diesel, are planning to add petrol refining to their operations. There are 25 licensed modular refineries in Nigeria, five of which are currently in operation.
He said, “As you can see, NNPC has reduced its ex- depot price from ₦1, 045 per litre to ₦899 per litre for marketers, translating to ₦925 per litre at the pumps for the end users. This, I must say, is very commendable. These are not small drops, but massive drops from ₦1, 045 to ₦899 ex- depot is a lot of drop.”
On the other hand, he said the Dangote refinery equally implemented a similar ex-depot price slash from ₦970 to ₦899.50 per litre.
He pointed out that with the consistent availability of petroleum products, competition will set in and prices of petroleum products will drop further in the New Year.
The Publicity Secretary of Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), Iche Idoko, while giving his take, said Nigerians would gradually begin to witness the gains, which is typical of a deregulated market.
He said, “Price drop is one of the characteristics of deregulation we had highlighted. As the industry settles in to the regime of full deregulation, we are bound to see competitions amongst players, which ultimately will benefit the consumers.”
According to him, these competitions will be around prices, product quality, and credit lines available to bulk buyers.
Frank Edoho says he was almost removed as the host of the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM) due to allegations of domestic violence.
Edoho was previously married to Katherine Obiang for seven years. They have three children together.
The TV host recounted his relationship with his ex-wife in an interview on WithChude podcast on Saturday.
He described his marriage to Katherine as a “mismatch”, adding that they are both to blame for the relationship’s challenges.
Edoho said rumours of domestic violence began to circulate after their separation, which jeopardised his career as the host of the show.
“My ex-wife was my friend and there were children involved. I think ours was a mismatch, I was young. When she got pregnant I had cold feet but I still got married. It lasted seven years and in 2010, I left. Three years after I remarried,” he said.
“Being friends with the opposite sex doesn’t mean you should get married because that’s a different ball game. In hindsight, maybe I should have thought about it a bit more.
“She was my good friend but I think it was love too. I also think we didn’t look at each other very well before we delved into it. I’m not going to say it was only her fault, it was my fault too but not in the way people were depicting it.
“That was one of the times I was very depressed but I couldn’t say anything. The first crisis happened in 2007 but I still stayed on for three years, then it got to a head in 2010 and I left.
“When I left I was still doing Who Wants to be a Millionaire, then all of a sudden I was in the UK and my boss called me and told me to come back to Lagos because the sponsors are hearing things about me.
“They said I’m not going to present this show anymore because of those rumours. I got on a flight the following morning to attend a meeting with them.
“Luckily, my boss knew everything because I’d been telling him about the altercations between us. I was also thinking about my children. They said I committed domestic violence and I’m a wife-beater.
“After listening to them, I told them I’ll tell them everything starting from when I was dating. By the time I reached marriage and the birth of my son and first daughter, two of the ladies were crying.
“I was giving accounts of everything that happened and I told them that I have receipts. I said nobody divorced me, I took my suitcase and left the marriage.”
Frank Edoho tied the knot with his second wife Sandra Onyenuchenuya on April 2, 2014.
They have two children together.
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a petrol subsidy program targeted at farmers in communities severely affected by Boko Haram insurgency.
The initiative aims to alleviate economic hardships and boost agricultural productivity.
Zulum made the announcement on Friday evening in Bama town during the distribution of farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers previously displaced by insurgents.
The governor revealed that petrol, which sells for between ₦1,000 and ₦1,200 per litre in Maiduguri, will be sold to farmers at a subsidised rate of ₦600 per litre.
Zulum said, “One of the major challenges facing the farming communities here as regards irrigation farming is the increasing cost of fuel.
“Henceforth, for irrigation farmers this season, a litre of petrol will be sold at the rate of ₦600.”
Zulum directed the Commissioner for Agriculture to collaborate with the Brigade Commander to ensure the prompt delivery of the subsidised petrol to farmers in Bama town.
Farm Inputs Distribution
In addition to the fuel subsidy, Zulum distributed critical farm inputs, including:
– 2,000 bags of blended NPK fertiliser;
– 1,000 water pumps;
– 620 gasoline pumps;
– 380 solar water pumps;
– 1,000 sprayers;
– 800 rolls of 2-inch flexible hose;
– 1,000 litres of pesticides;
– Seeds for various crops.
The governor highlighted that over 100 tube wells have already been constructed for irrigation farmers, with plans underway to build 250 more.
Resettlement Efforts And Reconstruction
Zulum also visited Darajama and Goniri villages in Bama Local Government Area to inspect ongoing reconstruction efforts.
Expressing satisfaction with the quality of work, he reiterated his administration’s commitment to resettling displaced communities and warned against any attempts to sabotage the initiative.
The governor extended gratitude to the federal government for its support in facilitating the resettlement and reconstruction of insurgency-affected communities.
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno, says he is working towards closing the internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama.
In October 2021, Zulum commenced the closure of camps and the resettlement of IDPs in Maiduguri, the state capital.
Speaking on Friday during a visit to the reconstruction site in Darajamal, a community near Bama town, the governor reiterated his commitment to close all IDP camps in the state before the end of his administration.
He expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing post-recovery projects for the resettlement of survivors of insurgency in Bama.
“I have earlier made a pronouncement that before the end of my tenure, we shall close all the IDPs. So, in the fulfilment of this promise, we started the resettlement,” he said.
“God willing, we are going to close one of the biggest camps in Maiduguri, which is Bama IDP camp, and that will be a game changer because it is no longer sustainable for us to continue to keep people at the IDP camps.”
The governor asked the Nigerian military to support the government’s resettlement efforts while warning against any form of sabotage.
“I want to appeal to the Nigerian military to support the government in our resettlement efforts because we shall not allow any person to sabotage the intention of the government,” Zulum said.
Zulum lauded President Bola Tinubu for providing financial support for the state despite the country’s economic challenges.
“I want to commend the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the funding that we have been receiving from the FG despite the low value of naira, we are still getting some funds,” he said.
“I want to acknowledge and inform the people of Borno state that we are receiving some funds from the federal government and what we are doing is the judicious utilisation of the funding.”
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to abolish the current electricity band system, describing it as discriminatory and unjust.
Under the band system, electricity consumers are divided into Bands A to E, each receiving different hours of power supply and charged varying rates. Band A consumers enjoy 20 hours of electricity daily, Band B receives 16 hours, Band C gets 12 hours, Band D has eight hours, and Band E endures just four hours per day.
The system has faced widespread criticism due to electricity distribution companies’ failure to meet supply targets, leaving many Nigerians dissatisfied with high tariffs.
Speaking to Punch, MAN’s Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadri, argued that the band structure unfairly categorises residents without considering their income levels, household needs, or capacity.
“You should not in any way seek to introduce a concept like Band A, which is discriminatory and not based on any scientific consideration. It is very subjective to simply designate an area as Band A without considering certain factors,” Ajayi-Kadri said.
He proposed a consumption-based tariff system, explaining that individuals with lower electricity usage are likely to have limited incomes and should pay less, while those with higher consumption should pay more.
Ajayi-Kadri also highlighted the impact of high electricity tariffs on industries, calling for relief measures for businesses to support Nigeria’s economic development goals for 2025.
He urged the government to adjust the tariff structure and prioritise power supply to sectors critical for economic growth, ensuring that the system benefits both consumers and industries.
...addresses the growing presence of mockers
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has addressed AI-generated image circulating on social media, which depicted him as an alhaji.
According to Church Times Nigeria on Saturday, Adeboye spoke during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, held in the early hours of Saturday, January 4.
Late December last year, there were viral images which trended online depicting the RCCG pastor as a Muslim – clothed in Islamic garments – and as being in the Holy land of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Adeboye also addressed the growing presence of mockers, predicting that many would not survive the year.
However, he emphasised that God does not desire the death of sinners.
With a wry smile, he acknowledged the AI-generated image of him as an alhaji, remarking, “I’m sure many of you saw that picture showing me as an alhaji.”
On international concerns, Adeboye urged prayers for peace, especially with the ongoing global conflicts, to prevent another world war.
He also prophesied that 2025 would witness an unprecedented earthquake of massive proportions.
In his message, titled, “The Glory Ahead,” Adeboye assured his listeners that despite current challenges, the future would be brighter.
He assured the congregation that God’s purpose for humanity on earth remains paramount, explaining that God isn’t in a hurry to take people to heaven because He needs them to fulfill His divine mission here on earth.
Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adelabu Adedeji has stated that he won’t join the race to replace Seyi Makinde as the next governor of Oyo State in 2027.
Adedeji who had previously held cabinet position in Oyo State (Commissioner for Finance 2011-2015) has been mentioned as one of the prominent personalities likely to fill the position.
He, however, in a recent outing dispelled having such ambition, saying he only wants to focus on the task before him at the moment.
He said, “I want to use this to respond to a lot of requests, I, Zacch Adedeji will not contest for governorship election in 2027.
“I know a lot of people would not be happy about this, but everybody knows the responsibility and grace that God has given to us. I was commissioner of finance 14 years ago. And by that time, with the grace of God, we’ve done all of what God wants us to do in the state.
“He has given us that platform. So the only thing I need from you is your prayers for strength to end well with what I’m doing now. So I would not want to be distracted’. He concluded in the clip
Adedeji was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in September 2023 to head the FIRS.
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The Nigerian government’s budgetary spending has dramatically increased over the past 27 years (1999–2025), with President Bola Tinubu’s ₦49.74 trillion 2025 budget pushing the total expenditure to ₦232.55 trillion.
According to an analysis by Saturday Vanguard, this amount is roughly equivalent to $667.89 billion based on official exchange rates.
However, using parallel exchange rates, the total would fall below $500 billion.
The total spending is a culmination of annual budgets and supplementary appropriations since 1999, when Nigeria returned to civilian rule.
While the figures appear impressive, Nigeria’s development indicators, including education, housing, and maternal health, tell a different story, raising critical questions about the real impact of this immense fiscal outlay on the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
Breakdown of Expenditures by Administration
1. Olusegun Obasanjo (1999–2007)
During his two terms, Obasanjo allocated ₦12,332,000,000,000 ($121,350,000,000), representing 5.30% of the 27-year total. This figure includes the budget inherited from General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
2. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (2007–2010)
Yar’Adua, during his 1,071 days in office, spent ₦10,949,000,000,000 ($79,130,000,000), or 4.71% of the cumulative budget.
3. Goodluck Jonathan (2010–2015)
Jonathan, who succeeded Yar’Adua, oversaw ₦25,296,000,000,000 ($156,569,000,000), making up 10.88% of the total.
4. Muhammadu Buhari (2015–2023)
Buhari allocated ₦97,018,000,000,000 ($228,641,000,000), the largest share of 41.72%. His figure includes a supplementary ₦574,533,000,000 in 2015.
5. Bola Tinubu (2023–2025)
Tinubu, in just 17 months, has already spent ₦37,332,000,000,000. With the proposed ₦49,740,000,000,000 for 2025, his administration’s total expenditure would reach ₦86,972,000,000,000 ($81,977,000,000), or 37.40%.
Political Party Spending
– People’s Democratic Party (PDP):
₦48,556,400,000,000 ($257,069,000,000) over 16 years.
– All Progressives Congress (APC):
₦183,990,000,000,000 ($310,818,000,000) over 11 years.
Developmental Outcomes
Despite the huge budgets, Nigeria, the world’s largest black nation, has witnessed little or no development.
For instance, there were 7.019 million out-of-school children in 1999. In 26 years, the figure has jumped to 18.3 million according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
These children aged six to 14 are not enrolled in primary and secondary school.
More women die today in Nigeria during child delivery than 26 years ago. According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) was 289 per 100,000 live births in 1999.
In 2024, it was 576 deaths per 100,000 live births, making Nigeria have the fourth highest maternal mortality ratio in the world.
Nigeria also housed its citizens better in 1999, when with a population of 119 million, the housing deficit was 10.271 million.
As of 2023, national statistics showed that the housing deficit had skyrocketed to 28 million and could be more now with experts predicting a need for 700,000 new homes annually.
Tellingly, more Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor today than in 1999. The number of Nigerians living on less than $1 a day was 83.3 million in 1999 but 28 million as of 2023.
Although life expectancy improved from 46.61 years in 1999 to 62.2 years in 2024, and infant mortality rate dropped from 75 per 1,000 live births in 1999 to 53.674 per 1,000 live births in 2024, Nigeria’s human development index would have been better if the humongous budgets had been efficiently expended.
1. Education
Out-of-school children rose from 7,019,000 in 1999 to 18,300,000 in 2024 (UNESCO).
2. Maternal Mortality
Maternal deaths increased from 289 per 100,000 live births in 1999 to 576 per 100,000 in 2024 (UNICEF).
3. Housing
The housing deficit soared from 10,271,000 in 1999 to 28,000,000 in 2023, with an annual requirement of 700,000 new homes.
4. Poverty
Nigerians living in multidimensional poverty rose from 83,300,000 in 1999 to 133,000,000 in 2023.
5. Life Expectancy
Improved marginally from 46.61 years in 1999 to 62.2 years in 2024.
6. Infant Mortality
Dropped from 75 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1999 to 53.674 in 2024.
Nigeria’s budgets in ₦/$ since 1999
1999 – ₦407 billion ($18.59 billion)
2000 – ₦702 billion ($8.16 billion)
2001 – ₦1.318 trillion ($13.31 billion)
2002 – ₦1.0648 trillion ($9.77 billion)
2003 – ₦1.45 trillion ($12.72 billion)
2004 – ₦1.3 trillion ($10.24 billion)
2005 – ₦1.8 trillion ($14.01 billion)
2006 – ₦1.88 trillion ($14.63 billion)
2007 – ₦2.39 trillion ($19.92 billion)
2008 – ₦2.74 trillion ($23.03 billion)
2009 – ₦3.049 trillion ($21.03 billion)
2010 – ₦5.16 trillion ($34.4 billion)
2011 – ₦4.972 trillion ($33.15 billion)
2012 – ₦5.0386 trillion ($32.93 billion)
2013 – ₦4.987 trillion ($31.17 billion)
2014 – ₦5.23 trillion ($32.67 billion)
2015 – ₦5.6425 trillion ($29.67 billion)
2016 – ₦6.061 trillion ($30.74 billion)
2017 – ₦7.441 trillion ($24.40 billion)
2018 – ₦9.12 trillion ($29.90 billion)
2019 – ₦8.92 trillion ($29.25 billion)
2020 – ₦10.59 trillion ($29.42 billion)
2021 – ₦14.573 trillion ($38.45 billion)
2022 – ₦17.908 trillion ($43.66 billion)
2023 – ₦24.007 trillion ($55.10 billion)
2024 – ₦35.055 trillion ($43.82 billion)
2025 – ₦49.74 trillion ($33.16 billion)
Total – ₦232.546 trillion ($667.887 billion)
A recent social media feud between popular singer, Burna Boy and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest has taken a new turn, with Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, challenging the Grammy-winning artist to arrest Chief Priest for defamation.
This comes after Chief Priest claimed that Burna Boy had an illicit relationship with American music executive Diddy to win a Grammy.
Recall that Speed Darlington was previously arrested for making similar claims.
The controversy began when Burna Boy threw a shade at Chief Priest, prompting the socialite to respond with a series of posts, including the allegation about Burna Boy’s relationship with Diddy.
Reacting to this, Stan Alieke, Speed Darlington’s lawyer, called out Burna Boy to take action against Chief Priest, citing the singer’s previous petition, which claimed that the defamation caused “irreparable damage” to his reputation and led to lost gigs.
Alieke argued that if Burna Boy fails to take action against Chief Priest, it may be perceived as cowardice.
On his Instastory, Alieke wrote:
“Your petition claims that the Diddy and baby oil banter has caused ‘irreparable damage to your international reputation and has made you lose a lot of gigs.’
“Hey, another person with more reach and influence just referenced the baby oil and Diddy banter so the world is expecting you to engage the police and arrest him since that’s your modus operandi or the street will interpret it as cowardice.
“Well, I’m just a lawyer that wants justice to go round.”
Operatives of the Odeda Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a Savannah he-goat valued at N200,000 for his child’s naming.
The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday, revealed that Waris was arrested on January 2, 2024, in the Odeda Area of the state, along with his accomplice, Ajayi Yusuf.
The suspects had allegedly invaded a farm in the area to steal the goat, having ensured that the farm owner, simply known as Mark, had taken the cattle for grazing on December 25.
Odutola stated that after discovering one of the goats was missing upon his return, a search was conducted in the community.
During the search, the police said some villagers confirmed seeing the two suspects with the missing goat on a motorcycle, heading toward Olodo town.
The command noted that while acting on the tip-off, detectives were immediately dispatched, leading to the arrest of the suspects in the early hours of January 2, 2025.
Odutola stated, “During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime, explaining how they stole, transported, and later slaughtered the he-goat on December 27, 2024.
“They disclosed that the goat was used to prepare food for the naming ceremony of Akintoye Warris’s daughter, which was held at Olodo.
“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation at the Divisional Crime Branch.”
She assured the concerned residents that the suspects would be prosecuted in court once the investigation is concluded and added that any further developments in the case would be communicated in due course.
Nollywood actress and producer Mercy Aigbe has taken to social media to celebrate a major breakthrough as her latest movie, Thinline, has grossed over ₦100 million in cinemas nationwide.
The star took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support the film has received.
In a post on Instagram, Aigbe wrote:
“Elede mi a de Oyo, Ariwo e lo ma po Against all odds, against all the challenges, my amazing movie THINLINE is still thriving and standing tall. My heart is full of gratitude to God and to everyone who has supported this journey thus far. I am so, so grateful!”
She went on to thank her fans for their encouragement, calling their love and support the driving force behind the movie’s success:
“This win would not have been possible without your love, encouragement, and support. To everyone who has seen this masterpiece in a cinema, I say thank you! To those who continue to spread the word, I say thank you.”
Thinline, which Aigbe described as a cinematic experience “never before,” continues to draw crowds to theaters across the country.
The film is distributed by CinemaxNG and has been praised for its compelling storyline and top-notch production.
Aigbe urged fans who haven’t seen the film to get their tickets and join the movement:
“Stop dulling! Go give yourself a treat! Go enjoy a cinematic experience like never before. Thinline is still showing in cinemas nationwide—a must-watch!”
This comes after Mercy Aigbe accused some cinemas of sabotaging her film.
The actress claimed some cinema staff discourage fans from watching Thin Line, and recommended other options.
Femi Branch buttressing the point, also expressed displeasure over cinemas who want to frustrate filmmakers by playing favourites.