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EFCC arrests Bobrisky over ‘naira abuse’

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Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, better known as Bobrisky, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing the naira notes.

 

The self-proclaimed transgender and crossdresser was arrested on Wednesday night in Lagos.

Bobrisky was apprehended for allegedly abusing the naira notes by spraying them, and currency mutilation, among others.

The social media celebrity has always been in the news for controversial reasons.

 

She claimed to be Nigeria’s first transgender and once admitted to having severed her genitals.

There have been calls for her arrest, with the most recent coming after she controversially won the ‘best dressed female’ category at a Nollywood event.

Responding to the calls, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, recently said the force cannot arrest crossdressers based on physical appearance.

 

The police public relations officer (PPRO) added a crossdresser can only be prosecuted if they are “into something else that is criminal and punishable under the law”.

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In April 2022, the house of representatives considered a bill seeking to prohibit crossdressing in Nigeria.

The bill aims to amend the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) and defines crossdressing as the “practice of wearing clothes usually worn by a person of the opposite sex”.

The proposed amendment, however, provided an exception that the clauses “shall not apply to crossdressing in the course of a stage play or any bona fide public entertainment”.

 

When passed into law, crossdressers may face up to six months in jail if they continue with their current practice.

Bobrisky had in 2020 revealed that she opted for crossdressing to make ends meet after 25 years of being a man.

In September 2021, the social media celebrity also talked about some of the perks she enjoys being a “woman”.

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Blood thicker than water: Prince William and Kate celebrate Prince Harry as he turns 40

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Prince Harry has received a surprise public birthday message from his estranged royal relatives on his 40th birthday.

The Kensington Palace official social media account posted a message to the Duke of Sussex, across the Atlantic in California, as he celebrates the landmark birthday today – despite him being embroiled in a bitter feud with his father King Charles and brother Prince William, according to UK Mirror.

Only working royals usually get birthday wishes on the official Royal Family social media accounts. The last time Harry got birthday wishes on the Royal Family account was three years ago in 2021 when the late Queen was still alive. The Prince and Princess of Wales ‘ account last publicly sent him birthday wishes in the same year.

Harry has been embroiled in a feud with his father and brother since he and wife Meghan Markle dramatically quit as working royals in 2020. The feud was fuelled by Harry railing against his family in his 2022 bombshell Netflix series and controversial memoir, Spare, released last year.

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He remains estranged from his brother William, which was highlighted by the siblings reportedly not talking when they attended a family funeral last month. Previous reports suggested they had not talked in over two years since the late Queen died.

Meanwhile, other reports have claimed Harry and his dad are no longer speaking with one long-running issue seeing their estrangement deepen. Sources close to the Sussexes claimed that Harry’s calls to his dad are going unanswered as Harry tries to discuss his security arrangements with his father. The Duke has been embroiled in a long-running battle over his security when he comes to the UK after he automatically lost the right to his police protection when he stepped down as a working royal.

 

He has lost his subsequent court battles to have it reinstated for him, wife Meghan and their two children and is planning an appeal. According to PEOPLE magazine, Harry believes his dad could help to have this reinstated, although this has been dismissed as “wholly inaccurate” by a palace source.

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And now a friend of Harry’s told the magazine: “He gets ‘unavailable right now’. His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”

The birthday wishes come as Harry said: “Bring on the next decade”, as he turns his back on a turbulent period that rocked the Royal Family. Harry said he was ‘excited’ about celebrating his 40th birthday ahead of the big day, and in comments released to the BBC he said fatherhood had given him a renewed sense of purpose to make “this world a better place”.

The past 10 years have been a period of upheaval for Harry and his wife Meghan who, after struggling behind the scenes with royal life, stepped down as working royals and moved to America for financial and personal freedom.

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Bobrisky: I plan to have kids in the next five years

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Okuneye Idris, better known as Bobrisky, the controversial crossdresser, has shared his plans to become a parent within the next five years.

In a recent chat with Egungun of Lagos, the content creator, the crossdresser was quizzed about his plans.

“Where do you see yourself in five years?” Egungun asked.

Bobrisky swiftly responded, “I see myself in five years with beautiful children”.

The crossdresser also revealed that he spent ₦6 million on a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery.

“My BBL cost about six million naira,” he added.

Born Okuneye Idris, Bobrisky is a Nigerian social media personality who went viral on TikTok for creating the “Bobrisky” dance in 2021.

He holds a BSc degree in accounting from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).

He was the most searched individual in Nigeria from October 26 to November 2016.

Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison on April 12 for abusing the naira. She was released from jail on August 5.

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Speaking about the prison sentence, Bobrisky said, “It was like a vacation to me”.

He also clarified that he is not an ex-convict.

“I cannot be convicted for spraying money,” he said.

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‘Not me’ — Mercy Eke distances herself from Viral video of lady masturbating

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Mercy Eke, the former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner, has denied being the woman involved in a viral explicit video.

The video, which has circulated online, shows a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Eke exposing her private parts and using an adult toy.

In response, the reality TV star took to Snapchat to shut down the claims, stating that the woman in the video is not her.

She also pointed out several physical discrepancies, such as her nail length, piercings, and sock style, to support her claim.

“The video y’all are circulating can never be me,” she wrote.

“I do not wear long nails, no piercings, and I don’t wear such socks. That girl does not look like me. Sorry to disappoint y’all evil fantasies. I don’t do such nonsense. Not my MO.”

In 2022, a blogger alleged she was involved in an affair with Ikechukwu Ogbonna, also known as IVD, whose wife, Bimbo Ogbonna, passed away amid domestic violence allegations.

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The reality star dismissed the claims, accusing the blogger of trying to tarnish her reputation.

Eke rose to fame after winning the fourth season of the BBNaija reality TV show in October 2019.

In 2020, she made her acting debut in the film ‘Fate of Alakada’.

She also featured in the Nollywood blockbuster ‘Shanty Town’.

In 2023, Eke participated in the BBNaija All-Stars season, finishing as the first runner-up.

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