🔥Trending Wahala: From Crown Clashes to BB9ja Exit

So, today we are looking at four main stories that caught our attention across the world of, you know, politics, culture, royalty, and reality TV.

From the Federal Government’s hot take that even “runs girls” must pay tax, to Prof. Wole Soyinka accepting a national honour with “mixed feelings,” to palace wahala between two powerful monarchs, and finally, the shock disqualification inside Big Brother’s house — the streets have been buzzing nonstop.

1. “Runs Girls Must Pay Tax” — FG 💰

What’s confirmed:
The Federal Government, through Taiwo Oyedele (Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms), has declared that all income earned in Nigeria is taxable — including money made by commercial sex workers (popularly called “runs girls”).

He emphasized that Nigeria’s tax law does not separate “legitimate” from “illegitimate” sources of income. The principle is simple: if you earn money from providing a service, that income is taxable.

However, he drew a clear line when it comes to gifts. Transfers or “upkeep money” given to dependents, relatives, or even strangers — if they are truly non-exchange gifts — are exempt from taxation.

What’s still unclear / to watch for:

• Whether the law will explicitly outline regulatory or enforcement mechanisms targeting commercial sex work.

• How courts or tax authorities might actually enforce this, given the sensitive nature and partially criminalized status of prostitution in Nigeria.

• The gap between policy declarations and practical enforcement, especially in areas where morality laws may clash with fiscal rules.

• Details of the new tax reform rollout (Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, Revenue Service Act, etc.) which will set the stage for enforcement.

Bottom line (for now):
The FG’s position is clear: runs girls must pay tax, just like any other worker. But whether this moves beyond policy talk into real enforcement — and how fairly that plays out — remains to be seen.

2. Soyinka: “I Accepted This Honour With Mixed Feelings” 🎭

When the Federal Government decided to rename the iconic National Theatre, Lagos after Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, the man himself didn’t just smile and wave. Instead, he stood before the crowd and admitted he was torn about it.

Soyinka said he has always criticized the practice of naming public monuments after individuals — he sees it as a kind of personal appropriation of what should belong to the people. So, when the honour came to him, he confessed it felt like he was becoming part of something he had opposed all along.

His words carried weight:

Still, Soyinka explained that he accepted it out of respect for the Nigerian artistic community, and because the National Theatre itself holds deep symbolic value in Nigeria’s cultural history — despite its decline over the years.

So yes, he accepted it. But he made it clear: it was done “with mixed feelings.”

🚦 Street Reactions:
And you know Nigerians never keep quiet:

• Some hailed him: “At least he was honest about his contradictions. That’s integrity in itself.”

• Others dragged him: “Oga, when it favoured you, you suddenly saw sense. So much for principles.”

• On X (Twitter), one hot take read: “Renaming monuments after people is bad… except if the person is me. Lol, okay Baba.”

Memes also flew — showing Soyinka side-eyeing himself like “so we’re hypocrites now?”

The mood on the street? Mixed, just like Soyinka’s feelings.

3. Palace Wahala: Oluwo vs Ooni — Poison, Betrayal and a Royal Feud 👑🔥

Nigeria never runs out of drama, and this time the fire is blazing right from the palaces. Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has dropped a bombshell — accusing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of plotting with his ex-wife to poison and kill him.

Yes, you read that right. Oluwo claims the Ooni “packaged” his Canadian ex-wife into his life as part of a deadly plot. According to him, she lived with him for over three years, smiling in public but secretly plotting his downfall. Twice, he says, she poisoned him.

And when he finally sent her packing? Oluwo alleges that the Ooni didn’t let go. Instead, he claims Ooni rented an apartment for her, hosted her at hotels, and kept supporting her from behind the scenes. To make it even messier, the Oluwo says he’s not sure the child from that marriage is even his — and only a DNA test can tell the truth.

But this feud is bigger than just a failed marriage. Oluwo insists he was one of the people who helped Ooni ascend the throne back in 2015, only for Ooni to “repay” him with betrayal, plots, and attempts to destabilize his own rule in Iwo. His words were strong: “This fight will never end.”

On the other side, Ooni’s camp is brushing everything off, dismissing the allegations as childish and beneath serious response. Some other monarchs in Osun are even threatening to drag Oluwo to court if he doesn’t produce evidence.

So where does that leave us? On one side, a king claiming attempted murder, betrayal, and marital sabotage. On the other, a royal palace waving it all off as noise. No medical records of poisoning have surfaced, no police report, no court case — just words, tension, and plenty of unanswered questions.

But one thing is clear: this is not ordinary gist. When two thrones clash, the ripples go far beyond the palace walls. This is power, legacy, and influence at stake — and the story is still unfolding.

For now? Nigerians are watching closely, popcorn in hand. 🍿

4. BBNaija Drama: Faith Disqualified From the House 😱

Just when fans were already counting down to the grand finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10, a shocker dropped — contestant Faith Adewale was kicked out of the show.

So, what happened?

Faith got into a heated clash with fellow housemate Sultana during a task rehearsal. Words turned to action, and in the middle of the chaos, Faith yanked a basket full of materials. Sultana fell in the process, hurting her ankle and hand.

Biggie didn’t waste time. After reviewing the incident, he called an emergency meeting and declared Faith disqualified for crossing the one line every housemate knows they can’t cross — no physical violence.

👀 Reactions from the Street

• Some viewers clapped for Big Brother’s decision: “Rules are rules. You fight, you’re out. Simple.”

• Others felt Faith was under pressure and didn’t deserve instant disqualification: “A strike would have been enough, this was too harsh.”

• On social media, fans argued about fairness: “Why is it that some housemates got away with aggression in the past, but Faith got the hammer?”

• Memes are already flying: Faith’s exit face has been turned into the new “when life humbles you” template.

🎭 Why It Matters
Faith wasn’t just another contestant — he was considered a strong finalist contender. His sudden removal shifts the dynamics inside the house and even changes how fans are voting. The tension is now higher than ever, because nobody wants to be the next to slip up.

At the end of the day, Faith’s journey shows the fine line between passion and trouble in Big Brother’s world. One wrong move, and the dream disappears.

🔥 And there you have it — four stories, four worlds colliding: money, art, royalty, and reality TV. Nigeria never sleeps, and the gist never stops.