Peller’s TV Interview Backfires with ₦36M Tax Bill After Revealing Streaming Income

What was meant to be a routine media appearance has unexpectedly landed entertainer and entrepreneur Peller in hot water with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

During a recent interview on TVC, Peller proudly revealed his annual earnings from content streaming platforms.

But shortly after the episode aired, LIRS reportedly issued him a ₦36 million tax bill — allegedly based on the income he disclosed on air.

Reacting to the news, a dismayed Peller said:

“The government has never supported me before — not once. Now they want me to pay ₦36 million just because I shared my streaming income?”

His statement has sparked heated conversations online, with many Nigerians weighing in on whether the tax authorities are being fair — or opportunistic.

While LIRS has yet to release an official comment, financial experts say this case highlights the growing attention being paid to digital income streams like streaming, influencer marketing, and content monetization.

As Nigeria’s digital economy expands, this incident could mark a turning point in how entertainers and digital creators are taxed — and how open they might be about their earnings moving forward.

Should creatives be more cautious about revealing their income? Or is the government right to demand accountability?