naira abuse

  1. Surprise Move: Bobrisky Quietly Transferred to Kirikiri Prison for Security Reasons

    Nigeria Surprise Move: Bobrisky Quietly Transferred to Kirikiri Prison for Security Reasons

    Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that controversial social media influencer Bobrisky was still detained at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, fresh information reveals that he has been discreetly transferred to Kirikiri Prison by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). According to a...
  2. Naira Abuse: Oluwo of Iwoland Blames Cultural Spirit for Money Spraying Phenomenon

    Nigeria Naira Abuse: Oluwo of Iwoland Blames Cultural Spirit for Money Spraying Phenomenon

    The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks attributing the tradition of lavish money spraying at Yoruba and Igbo parties to a cultural spirit. In a statement by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, Oluwo emphasized the cultural...
  3. Naira Abuse: Fear Grips Portable as EFCC Intensifies Surveillance After Bobrisky's Conviction

    Nigeria Naira Abuse: Fear Grips Portable as EFCC Intensifies Surveillance After Bobrisky's Conviction

    Street-pop artiste, Portable, renowned for his vibrant performances, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in light of recent legal actions against celebrities. Following the sentencing of crossdresser Bobrisky and the filing of charges against...
  4. Naira Abuse: Social Media Divided as Cubana Chief Priest Granted N10m Bail

    Nigeria Naira Abuse: Social Media Divided as Cubana Chief Priest Granted N10m Bail

    In a recent development at the Federal High Court in Lagos State, businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been granted bail. The court, presided over by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, approved a bail sum of N10 million for Cubana Chief Priest, along...
  5. Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Denies Wrongdoing in Court

    Nigeria Naira Abuse: Cubana Chief Priest Denies Wrongdoing in Court

    Cubana Chief Priest, the popular nightlife promoter and social media celebrity, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of naira abuse filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges stem from alleged incidents where Cubana, whose real name is Pascal...
  6. [VIDEO] Cubana Chief Priest Arrives at Federal High Court Amidst Naira Abuse Controversy

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Cubana Chief Priest Arrives at Federal High Court Amidst Naira Abuse Controversy

    Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, appeared at the Federal High Court in Lagos for his trial on allegations of naira abuse. The celebrity barman was arrested by operatives of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos over the alleged offense. He was...
  7. Nigerians React as EFCC Set to Arraign Cubana Chief Priest On Naira Abuse Charges

    Nigeria Nigerians React as EFCC Set to Arraign Cubana Chief Priest On Naira Abuse Charges

    The news of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preparing to arraign Obi Cubana for alleged Naira abuse charges has ignited a flurry of reactions across social media platforms. Nigerians express a mix of skepticism, amusement, and concern regarding the impending legal...
  8. EFCC's Crackdown: Cubana Chief Priest Like Bobrisky Faces Legal Battle Over Naira Abuse

    Nigeria EFCC's Crackdown: Cubana Chief Priest Like Bobrisky Faces Legal Battle Over Naira Abuse

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lodged a three-count charge against Instagram sensation Pascal Okechukwu, widely recognized as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegedly violating the Central Bank Act of 2007 by spraying and tampering with Naira notes at a social gathering...
  9. Bobrisky's Legal Battle Spurs EFCC's Crackdown on Celebrity Naira Abuse

    Nigeria Bobrisky's Legal Battle Spurs EFCC's Crackdown on Celebrity Naira Abuse

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed an ongoing investigation into currency abuse involving several celebrities. In a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, some celebrities have been summoned and provided valuable statements. The agency acknowledges public...
  10. Naira Abuse Conviction: Bobrisky Case Highlights Inequality in Nigeria's Justice System

    Nigeria Naira Abuse Conviction: Bobrisky Case Highlights Inequality in Nigeria's Justice System

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has come under scrutiny for its seemingly selective enforcement of laws regarding naira abuse. The controversy erupted when popular crossdresser Bobrisky was swiftly prosecuted and sentenced to six months imprisonment for spraying...
  11. Concern Raised As Bobrisky To Be Held in Male Prison and Protected from Protected Sexual Predators

    Nigeria Concern Raised As Bobrisky To Be Held in Male Prison and Protected from Protected Sexual Predators

    The controversial figure known as Bobrisky, who gained fame for his crossdressing and flamboyant lifestyle, is set to spend six months in prison following a guilty plea to charges of naira abuse. Despite identifying as a man in court, Bobrisky will be housed in the male section of the prison, as...
  12. Internet Stirred as Bobrisky Identifies as Male in Wake of Naira Abuse Verdict in Court

    Nigeria Internet Stirred as Bobrisky Identifies as Male in Wake of Naira Abuse Verdict in Court

    Bobrisky's recent identification as male in court has ignited a flurry of reactions on Twitter following his sentencing to six months in jail for Naira abuse. Twitter is abuzz with discussions about his gender identity in the aftermath of the verdict. Some users suggest that Bobrisky's...
  13. PHOTOS: Bobrisky in Court Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Naira Abuse

    Nigeria PHOTOS: Bobrisky in Court Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail for Naira Abuse

    Bobrisky was photographed in court this morning as he received a six-month jail sentence without the option of a fine. Arrested by the EFCC, he was convicted for abusing the Naira.
  14. Unequal Justice for Bobrisky: Both Distractors and Supporters Appalled by 6-Month Sentence

    Nigeria Unequal Justice for Bobrisky: Both Distractors and Supporters Appalled by 6-Month Sentence

    The recent sentencing of Bobrisky to six months in prison without the option of a fine has sparked widespread outrage and debate among the public. Many express shock at the severity of the sentence, highlighting the unusual nature of a six-month term without the possibility of a fine. Others...
  15. EFCC and Human Rights Lawyer Odinkalu Lock Horns: Bobrisky's Arrest Sparks Debate on Selective Justice

    Nigeria EFCC and Human Rights Lawyer Odinkalu Lock Horns: Bobrisky's Arrest Sparks Debate on Selective Justice

    In the wake of cross-dresser Bobrisky's arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a contentious clash has erupted between the anti-graft agency and human rights attorney Chidi Odinkalu. The EFCC swiftly apprehended Bobrisky on allegations of mutilating the naira by...
  16. Fans Stunned as Bobrisky Pleads Guilty in Federal High Court Trial, Could Serve Six Months or Pay N50,000 Fine

    Nigeria Fans Stunned as Bobrisky Pleads Guilty in Federal High Court Trial, Could Serve Six Months or Pay N50,000 Fine

    Popular cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, faced conviction by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, after pleading guilty to abusing the naira. Bobrisky, before his conviction, expressed ignorance of the law regarding naira abuse, but the...
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