Tag: Naira Mutilation
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Naira Mutilation: Portable begs EFCC, ask for forgiveness
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has begged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to forgive him if they have any evidence against him abusing the Naira. The artiste said that it was never his intention to mutilate the Naira, stressing that he only sprays money to help the masses.
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Bobrisky: Naira mutilation conviction and matters arising therefrom
In February 2024, the mass media was awash with reports of the arrest of Bassey Idio, for currency racketeering by operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The 59-year-old ‘naira trader’ was apprehended following intelligence
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Naira Mutilation: Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu blames Bobrisky for pleading guilty
A popular Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu has blamed popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye known as Bobrisky for pleading guilty to the count of naira mutilation. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Justice Abimbola Awogboro handed down a six-month sentence without the option of a fine to the crossdresser on Friday.
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Ace comedian, Ali Baba knocks EFCC over Bobrisky’s arrest
Nigeria’s ace comedian, Alibaba, has finally reacted to the arrest of Bobrisky by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Recall that Bobrisky, a self-proclaimed transgender and crossdresser, was arrested in Lagos on Wednesday night for allegedly mishandling naira notes.