Nigeria, April 20 -- Earlier this week, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, a prominent Nigerian celebrity cross-dresser, received a six-month jail term without the option of a fine, following a legal proceeding initiated by Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky was indicted on four counts of currency abuse, specifically for publicly dispersing naira notes, an act contravening Section 21(1) of Nigeria's Central Bank Act 2007.

During the sentencing, the Justice presiding over the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, emphasised that, "The defacement of Naira notes has become a significant concern, tarnishing the nation's reputation," while underlining that this verdict should serve as a deterrent to other...