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 quarters seeking to hear from me on the EFCC invitation and to ascertain my welfare, I find it expedient to release this briefing.

I recently had an experience with the EFCC in Nigeria after receiving an invitation letter while I was in the UK. Upon my return, I visited the EFCC on the 5th day of May 2025, where I was asked several questions relating to my personal bio data, career, work experience, and companies, amongst others.

Iyabo Ojo recalled how she was shown evidence of guests at Priscilla’s wedding spraying money, which they explained was a crime no matter what currency was sprayed.

She wrote, “The EFCC officials showed me videos extracted from my daughter’s wedding where guests, including colleagues and friends, were spraying the naira and foreign currencies.”

I was asked if I knew this was illegal, and I explained that I thought only abuse or mutilation of the Naira was an offense. The EFCC officials clarified that spraying money, including on people’s bodies, is prohibited. I was surprised to learn that spraying any currency, including Dollars, is also not allowed.

After questioning, I was allowed to leave the same day, but my personal lawyer, O.I. Salami stood in for me as I may be called upon again.

The actress used the opportunity to warn others, urging Nigerians to rethink the long-standing tradition. 

Given this experience, I strongly advise against spraying any currency in Nigeria to avoid issues with the EFCC. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider this long-standing tradition. Let’s prioritize caution and avoid any potential problems.

Her post immediately sparked discussions about money spraying and whether the tradition ought to be scrapped or not.

ALSO READ: Before you risk it, here’s what the law says about spraying of naira notes

Reality TV star and actress Alex Unusual has taken to social media to question the Lagos State Government’s recent crackdown on homeless individuals, expressing concern and confusion over the motive behind the arrests.

In a post posted on her Instagram story on May 6, 2025, the former Big Brother Naija housemate asked for clarification after reports surfaced of homeless people being rounded up, harassed, and detained without explanation or due process.

Can someone please educate me on/ explain to me why Lagos State is arresting homeless people? I’m confused, so before it saddens me or ruins my day, I need to understand.

Clearly distraught, Alex said the situation had already affected her mood for the day, pointing out the unfairness of targeting those without shelter.

In fact, it has already ruined my day. What is the crime? Not having a house?

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Jennifer, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has penned a deeply emotional tribute to her husband on what would have been his 45th birthday, May 7, 2025.

In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram on the day, Jennifer recalled one of their earliest romantic exchanges from July 2010, when they first spoke about their birthdays. “You asked my birth date…. I asked for yours and you said the last day in the first week of May. And I said 7th??? You said, ‘Smart,’ with a clap,” she wrote, revisiting the memory.

The video posted contained clips from their time together, with their three baby boys, and an emotional song being played in the background.

It’s May 7th, 2025, and I’m not celebrating you with my different birthday surprises (I doubt I missed any), not with candles and cakes, but with tears and memories and a heart that still beats in rhythm with yours.

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