- T-Dollar and TobiNation, two prominent entertainment companies, have been sentenced to six months in prison for allegedly mutilating Naira.
- The duo was convicted and sentenced by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 8, 2025, after pleading guilty to the charges.
Popular entertainers T-Dollar and TobiNation have been sentenced to six months in prison for defacing the Nigerian currency, a practice known as Naira mutilation.
The judgment was delivered on Thursday, May 8, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following the duo’s guilty plea.
Presiding over the case, Justice Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi issued the sentence with an alternative of a ₦200,000 fine.
This case adds to a growing list of Nigerian celebrities recently caught up in similar legal troubles involving the abuse of the national currency. Notable figures like singer Portable, actress Iyabo Ojo, and comedian AY Makun have all faced EFCC scrutiny over related offenses.
In other news, Self-proclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, has spoken out about a concerning new beauty trend among celebrities and influencers — the drastic push towards extreme weight loss.
In a TikTok video, she highlighted how the spotlight has shifted from popular enhancements like Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs), tattoos, and curvy physiques to unhealthy slimming obsessions.
Blessing expressed her discomfort, noting that the current trend doesn’t just focus on being slim but has led many to appear visibly unwell.
“It’s no longer BBL and tattoos or thin waist, it’s now slimming down. You’re not just growing thin, you look sick”, she remarked.
Her remarks have sparked online discussions about evolving beauty standards and the pressure many women feel to conform to these trends.
