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Lagos Government Responds to Peller’s ₦36m Tax Complaint: “All Income Earners Must Pay”

The Lagos State Government has officially responded to the viral outcry of popular TikTok creator, Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, who claimed he was slammed with a ₦36 million tax bill by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Peller, a 20-year-old content creator who gained widespread attention in 2024, sparked public debate after revealing during a livestream with singer Peruzzi that the state demanded an amount he described as outrageous.

“They said I should pay ₦36m tax. I swear to Almighty Allah, I don’t have that kind of money. I only started making a name for myself last year. Why should I pay ₦36m? The government has never given me anything, not even TikTok support,” Peller lamented.

Reacting to the controversy on Tuesday, Abdulkabir Ogungbo, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tax and Revenue, stated that taxation is a civic duty for anyone earning income within the state, whether through physical or online channels.

“Anybody who earns legitimately is required by Section 24 of the Nigerian Constitution to declare their income honestly and pay tax. While we still need to investigate the details of this specific case, the principle is clear: if you earn, you must remit taxes,” Ogungbo said.

He further explained that new tax reforms in Lagos now cover digital creators, online influencers, and virtual transactions.

“Whether you earn physically or virtually, as long as you reside in Lagos and enjoy the state’s infrastructure, you are expected to pay your tax here—unless you can prove you are paying in another jurisdiction,” he added.

Ogungbo noted that the LIRS operates independently, assessing and issuing tax notices on behalf of the government. He, however, promised to engage with the agency to clarify Peller’s case before issuing an official position.

As of now, the LIRS has not released a formal statement on the matter, and attempts to reach its Head of Corporate Communications, Monsurat Amasa, were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.

https://eyesoflagos.com/lagos-government-responds-to-pellers-%e2%82%a636m-tax-complaint-all-income-earners-must-pay/

The boy should go and pay his tax and stop constituting public nuisance with his needless complaints

Fake life brought this on you. Thank God you said it when you visited CP.

Go to TAT and not online for all this shenanigans

Taxation is essential for growth. Only when used for that purpose.

Peller just pay you are a big boy the money too small seff

As a YouTuber or a content creator, the best you can do for yourself and generations is always to keep your earnings a secret. Na you use your mouth cast yourself Pella.

May our mouth not injured us. Had Peller kept his income private, he won't be taxed for N36m

If he's smart, he should relocate from Lagos to another state that won't put more burden of taxation on him.

My piece of advice for him is to go and bargain with them. You can never fight govt.

Why are they even giving this guy attention sef eh

No more tax evasion from content makers.
However, if it were to be in the western world the Government will provide basic amenities and infrastructural facilities from the taxation but here in Nigeria the reverse is the case.

If the amount mentioned by peller is true then it is outrageous
Proper investigation should be carried out and on the hand peller should honestly declare his monthly income .

alphonsojaybaz:
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Wahala for who get money. So from my 2k daily job make I pay tax?

No be him dey make mount every time.. Let him pay.

Seun help complete am, 5 more characters left.

You want fame ,u got the fame too early and this fame bring you money ,bro pay your tax...though the money might end up somewhere is not suppose to enter

How much did he earn to pay a tax of 37m Naira.

Haba nah!

alphonsojaybaz:
https://eyesoflagos.com/lagos-government-responds-to-pellers-%e2%82%a636m-tax-complaint-all-income-earners-must-pay/

His problems started the day he said he made 30million from a single live stream. Na plenty talk put am for this wahala.

He probably got on their Rader when he pulled that masters degree holder interview

helinues:
May our mouth not injured us. Had Peller kept his income private, he won't be taxed for N36m

What do u for a living?

helinues:
May our mouth not injured us. Had Peller kept his income private, he won't be taxed for N36m

I use to like it when flaunting gets you more bills. So next time you'll stay low

As tax officials dan map am, he go pay am , he no fit escape paying the tax

Criminals, they’re only good in milking the poor masses. How much is the governor paying? You’re taxing the little boy to pay tax of 36m. How much have you ever subscribe for him? Have you ever given him a lion on his handler? Thieves

Follish Government. All they they is to collect. Nothing to give citizens

Hehehehehe:
He probably got on their Rader when he pulled that masters degree holder interview



What do u for a living?

What I do for a living should be none of your life's business. Aren't you guys tired of this daily trolling.

“Anybody who earns legitimately is required by Section 24 of the Nigerian Constitution to declare their income honestly and pay tax. While we still need to investigate the details of this specific case, the principle is clear: if you earn, you must remit taxes,” Ogungbo said.

Nobody said section 24 does not exist or is invalid. The main issue here is HOW DID YOU CALCULATE HIS TAX TO BE ₦30 MILLION NAIRA? What parameters did you use? Guess work or Estimated billing?

If you earn well from a community, it is your civil responsibility to give back to the community in kind. You don't need to be lecture this.

jmoore:
If he's smart, he should relocate from Lagos to another state that won't put more burden of taxation on him.

He will pay the one he has earned from Lagos already. He can then relocate to wherever later.

Mouth runner go and pay your tax in peace and allow us to rest

It's funny how this government doesn't do anything for people.But then when it comes to taking things from people they are so quick to do that

AllBlack:
“Anybody who earns legitimately is required by Section 24 of the Nigerian Constitution to declare their income honestly and pay tax. While we still need to investigate the details of this specific case, the principle is clear: if you earn, you must remit taxes,” Ogungbo said.

Nobody said section 24 does not exist or is invalid. The main issue here is HOW DID YOU CALCULATE HIS TAX TO BE ₦30 MILLION NAIRA? What parameters did you use? Guess work or Estimated billing?

You think that banks don't disclose how much earnings an account linked to BVN and NIN has received?

They might not have spotlight Ed everyone but celebrities are being watched.

helinues:
What I do for a living should be none of your life's business. Aren't you guys tired of this daily trolling.

Why are u angry. A responsible person won't get angry when they're asked what they do for a living. Are u irresponsible?