Naira Abuse
11 Jan
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the sons of businessman Razaq Okoya, Subomi and Wahab, following a trending video of them allegedly abusing the naira. The duo appeared in the video alongside a police officer who had since been detained by the Nigeria Police Force. “The policeman captured in the recent viral…
11 Jan
The contentious issue of naira abuse has once again sparked debate after a viral video featuring Wahab and Raheem Okoya surfaced online. The footage, recorded in the privacy of their home, has drawn comparisons to the infamous case of Idris Okunneye, better known as Bobrisky, who was arrested and penalised for public naira abuse. However,…
10 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has identified and detained the police officer in a viral video of Wahab and Raheem Okoya, the sons of the owner of Eleganza and billionaire, Razaq Okoya. The NPF announced this via its official handle on X on Friday. It wrote, "The policeman captured in the recent viral video shared…
5 Jun 2024
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, further adjourned until June 25 to mention a case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest) for alleged abuse of the Naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Okechukwu on April 17, on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira…
3 May 2024
Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos, yesterday, fixed June 5, for a report of settlement in the Naira abuse case filed against celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
22 Apr 2024
Popular social media personality and crossdresser Bobrisky, whose name is Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, has filed an appeal challenging his recent conviction on charges of abusing the Naira note. Bobrisky had pleaded guilty to the four-count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the court. READ ALSO: BOBRISKY’S MALE FEATURES…
22 Apr 2024
A financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Federal Government to dissipate more effort in arresting and prosecuting politicians accused of looting the treasury.
18 Apr 2024
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to carry out thorough public awareness campaigns on naira abuse before resorting to the arrest of people.
18 Apr 2024
Justice Kolawole Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, granted a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10 million bail with two sureties in like sum.
17 Apr 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against popular Instagram celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest, who has been accused of abusing the naira.
16 Apr 2024
Popular Nigerian socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, will be arraigned in court the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for naira abuse. Cubana Chief Priest is facing a three-count charge for allegedly violating the Central Bank Act of 2007. EFCC accused Cubana Chief Priest of spraying and tampering with the naira by…
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