US EditionIyabo Ojo speaks out after EFCC invitation over naira spraying at daughter’s wedding
- Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was invited and questioned by the EFCC on May 5, 2025, regarding naira spraying at her daughter's wedding in Nigeria.
- The EFCC contacted her after seeing videos showing guests spraying naira and foreign currency, while she believed only mutilation of the naira was illegal.
- EFCC representatives inquired about her personal and professional history while explaining that the practice of spraying any form of currency, including dollars, is illegal under Nigerian law.
- After being questioned by the EFCC, Iyabo Ojo was released later that day and used Instagram to urge Nigerians to rethink the practice, stating, "Perhaps it’s time to reconsider this long-standing tradition."
- Her experience highlights legal risks of currency spraying in Nigeria and suggests caution to avoid problems with the EFCC and future summons.
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Iyabo Ojo speaks out after EFCC invitation over naira spraying at daughter’s wedding
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that she was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the spraying of currency at her daughter’s wedding. The actress took to Instagram on May 6, 2025, to clarify what transpired while she was in EFCC’s custody on May 5, 2025 Good afternoon, lovely people. Following the recent media publication on social media and numerous calls and text messages from different quarter…
Spray and Pay: Iyabo Ojo Warns After EFCC Surprise - Newsmakers
Segun Atanda/ Nollywood star and media personality, Iyabo Ojo, is sounding the alarm after a surprising encounter with Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over the popular yet controversial culture of spraying money at parties. In a press statement released on May 6, 2025, Ojo confirmed that she was invited by […] The post Spray and Pay: Iyabo Ojo Warns After EFCC Surprise appeared first on Newsmaker…
Nigerians Should Strive To Uphold The Dignity Of Our Naira – AY Makun
Popular comedian, AY Makun, has come out to reveal that he was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the public spraying of local and foreign currencies. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, EFCC told him that publicly spraying both [...] Source from InfoStride News
Iyabo Ojo confirms EFCC questioned her over cash sprayed at her daughter’s lavish wedding
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently questioned her about the lavish cash display at her daughter Priscilla Ojo’s wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. According to the actress, while in the United Kingdom, EFCC extended an official invitation to her for questioning over currency display at her daughter’s wedding. Iyabo says upon her return to Nigeria, she reported to the EFC…
Comedian Ayo Makun Shares His EFCC Experience Over Currency Spraying Incident - OloriSuperGal
Ayo Makun, also known as AY Comedian or AY Live, is a well-known comedian, actor, and filmmaker who recently spoke with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about his experiences. AY said in a statement issued on Wednesday, May 7, that the EFCC had invited him on Monday, May 5, to address a public spraying incident of local and foreign currency, which has been identified as a crime relating to naira misuse. The comedian thanked th…
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