In a surprising twist that’s shaking Nigeria’s entertainment scene, rising stars T-Dollar and TobiNation have both been sentenced to six months in prison over charges of Naira mutilation. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The judgment was delivered on Thursday, May 8, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the pair pleaded guilty in court. Presiding over the case at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Justice Owoeye gave a six-month jail sentence, but also offered the duo a way out — a ₦200,000 fine in lieu of incarceration.
This ruling adds to the growing list of high-profile entertainers caught in the EFCC’s clampdown on Naira abuse. In recent months, the agency has scrutinized several celebrities, including controversial musician Portable, popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and stand-up comedian AY Makun, who recently shared his own experience with the agency’s investigation.
With the EFCC tightening its grip on public currency violations, this could mark a turning point in how celebrities handle public displays of wealth. The question on everyone’s lips: Is the era of carefree cash spraying over in Nigerian entertainment?
Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.
