Peller Slams TVC News Over Criticism, Says “Should I Just Buy TVC?” as He Calls Out Female Anchor

Nigerian TikToker Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has reacted strongly to criticism from TVC News anchors over his recent remarks about Nigerian civil servants, escalating the conversation with controversial comments about the media station and one of its presenters.

Peller reacts to TVC criticism

In a viral video circulating online, Peller questioned whether he should acquire TVC News, suggesting frustration over repeated criticism directed at him.

“Guys, should I buy TVC news? What do you guys think about this? Let’s think about this. Should I buy TVC?” he said.

The comment quickly gained traction, drawing widespread reactions across social media platforms.

Calls out female anchor

Peller specifically singled out a female anchor who had criticised him during a panel discussion, accusing her of constantly targeting him for attention.

“Especially that lady that drags me all the time, if I buy TVC, I will first sack that lady. That lady wey dey always talk bad about me, if she no talk about me she no go trend,” he said.

The remarks sparked further debate online, with users divided over his response to media criticism.

Controversial warning

The influencer also issued a strongly worded statement directed at the anchor, saying he would confront her physically when he returns to Nigeria.

“Let me reach Nigeria first. I’ll branch TVC and I’ll come and slap your face in that office. You think it’s everybody that is your mate,” he added.

The comment has continued to generate backlash and discussion across social media platforms.

Defends Maldives comment

Peller also revisited his earlier statement about the Maldives, maintaining that the destination is expensive and challenging TVC to support the critic he referred to.

“TVC, that lady is working you, please sponsor her, let her come to Maldives. TVC, if it’s sure for you, sponsor that lady, make her come to Maldives,” he said.

He further argued that sustaining such a lifestyle would be difficult even if she were sponsored.

“See, if they sponsor you to come to Maldives, like for 5 months, dem no go fit pay you. They will just want use you to oppress me. Dem no go pay you because dem go know am for body…”