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AY Confirms EFCC Interrogation Over Alleged Naira Abuse

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Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has confirmed that he was recently interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of naira abuse.

In a statement shared via his Instagram page on Wednesday, the entertainer revealed that he honoured an invitation by the EFCC on Monday (May 5), regarding the public ‘spraying’ of both local and foreign currencies at a recent social event—a practice deemed a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) regulations against currency mutilation.

“On Monday, I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding an incident involving the public spraying of both local and foreign currencies—an act that has been classified as an offence related to the abuse of the naira,” AY wrote.

The comedian expressed appreciation to the anti-graft agency for what he described as a fair hearing and a subsequent ‘pardon,’ following confirmation that the funds involved were not linked to any form of illicit activity.

“I want to sincerely thank the EFCC and all authorities involved for their understanding and for granting me pardon based on confirmation that the money being sprayed is not linked to the proceeds of crime or any form of illicit funds,” he stated.

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 Cultural Tradition, Criminal Act

 Describing the experience as a “valuable lesson,” AY pledged to use his platform to educate the public on the proper treatment of Nigeria’s national currency.

“This experience has been a valuable lesson, and I am personally committed to promoting awareness about the proper respect and care for our national currency,” he said.

“We all know that spraying money at public events is a practice common in Nigerian celebrations, especially during weddings, funerals, and parties. It is generally considered a cultural tradition rather than a criminal act,” the comedian added.

However, he cautioned the public to align cultural practices with the law, stressing that the abuse of the naira—including ‘spraying,’ defacing, tearing, or mishandling—is a punishable offence under Nigerian law.

AY said, “It is important to understand that mutilating or abusing the naira—whether by spraying, tearing, defacing, or mishandling—is not just a cultural practice but also a violation of Nigerian law. Such acts undermine the integrity of our national currency and can have serious legal consequences.

“Let us all strive to uphold the dignity of our currency, which is a symbol of our nation’s sovereignty and economic stability. Respect for the Naira is respect for Nigeria’s future.”

 EFCC Crackdown

 AY’s case comes amid a broader EFCC crackdown on celebrities allegedly involved in similar acts.

Just a day prior to his post, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, also disclosed that she was contacted by the EFCC while abroad and honoured the agency’s invitation upon her return to Nigeria.

She reportedly appeared before the commission on Monday for questioning over aspects of her daughter’s lavish wedding celebration, which witnessed an array of celebrity attendees.

Both AY and Ojo have since committed to using their influence to sensitise the public on the legal consequences of currency abuse, which is punishable under Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.

Their cases are part of a widening EFCC operation targeting high-profile individuals for naira abuse.

Musician, Terry Apala, was remanded by a Lagos court for allegedly spraying and mutilating Naira notes.

Socialite, Idris Okuneye, popularly called Bobrisky, was sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine for similar offences.

Where could De Bruyne end up after Man City exit?

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What will happen next for Kevin de Bruyne now that his dazzling decade at Manchester City is almost over?

The 33-year-old Belgian playmaker made the announcement in April that he would leave at the end of the season.

He will leave as one of the best players from the Premier League era, having won 16 titles since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015.

De Bruyne appears to have only four games left with City unless he agrees to a short-term deal to stay for the Club World Cup.

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Major League Soccer (MLS) travel appears to be a wise choice at this point, and it seems most likely.

No other clubs could negotiate with De Bruyne because San Diego, an expansion team in the MLS, had “disclosure rights,” which meant that that was discontinued.

De Bruyne will no longer be teaming up with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the club that David Beckham is part-owned to, as there was a situation with Inter Miami, where they gave up their option to talk to him.

Saudi Arabia

Just three of the world-renowned stars that Saudi Arabia’s wealthy Pro League has attracted in recent years are Sadio Mane, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

De Bruyne joined Chelsea in 2012 under the direction of Michael Emenalo, the league’s sporting director, despite making just nine competitive appearances in blue.

De Bruyne’s team has already established a relationship with Saudi Arabian clubs because they have previously spoken with them.

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A U-turn in Man City…

Highly unlikely.

After scoring the winning goal against Wolves on May 2, De Bruyne soaked up the cheers of City fans at Etihad Stadium and burst out in front of the cameras after the game.

De Bruyne remarked, “I have demonstrated that I can still play here.” Otherwise, I won’t do what I did for the past four or five weeks.

Many of my team-mates have spoken to me, and they are also sad that I have to leave. Although life goes this way, my performance is what it should be.

De Bruyne’s release was dictated by Pep Guardiola, manager, and Txiki Begiristain, so significant planning changes and changes would have to take place for him to stay.

De Bruyne is one of the highest-earners in the Premier League, so it is impossible for City to offer an extension for his current £400,000-a-week terms.

Could he leave the Premier League and move on to another organization?

Few people would be able to match those wages, but according to reports from April, Aston Villa had discussions with potential employers.

De Bruyne has said, “I’m open for anything because I have to look at the whole picture.”

Retirement

De Bruyne could retire from his position as a sports journalist after his contract expires, according to BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague’s podcast on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Euro Leagues.

Even though he starts games, he still has 20 minutes per game for whatever reason, despite the fact that he is only 33. Man City has acknowledged that for some time, Balague said.

He’s not stupid; City’s refusal to renew his contract despite his consideration of staying is a sign that a player has risen to the top and is no longer able to do so.

Kristof Terreur, a former champion of Belgian football, was disagreed with.

The World Cup in 2026 is “one thing he does have on his mind,” Terreur said. He wants to keep playing football, but he claims that he has lost all of his energy and is extremely injured.

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Preview: [Arsenal Vs PSG] Can The Gunners Reach First Champions League Final In 19 Years?

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Arsenal travel to Paris, where they only have a chance to reach their second Champions League final, with a magical touch at Parc des Princes. &nbsp,

The Gunners must deliver something spectacular against PSG in the high-stakes UEFA Champions League semi-final match against PSG, who lost 1-0 after the first leg in London. The opening goal by Ousmane Dembele sealed PSG’s crucial victory at the Emirates with a 1-0 victory. &nbsp,

After previously falling twice and drawing three times against the North London giants, PSG won their first-ever meeting against the Gunners. &nbsp,

On April 29, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #29 Bradley Barcola (rear) reacts after missing a goal past Arsenal’s #22 goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium in north London’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football game. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP photo)

Mikel Arteta’s men would aim to be happier in France when they return to England in 2006. In its first Champions League appearance to date, Arsenal lost to Barcelona in Paris that year. &nbsp,

READ ALSO: Arsenal Determined to “Make Statement” Against PSG In The Champions League Semi-Finals

The Premier League giants, who have never overturned a first-leg deficit in five attempts, are a herculean target. &nbsp,

Although Arsenal is not in the history books, Coach Arteta thinks his team can “do something special” in Paris and land a final meeting with Inter Milan, which they lost to in the same city 19 years ago. &nbsp,

Arsenal are in poor form going into Wednesday’s game. The last three games, which ended in defeat, have been lost. The North London side lost to Bournemouth 2-1 on Saturday after taking the lead, and they now face a risk of dropping below second in the league, a position they have maintained for two previous campaigns. &nbsp,

On April 29, 2025, Arsenal’s Spanish midfielder #23 Mikel Merino heads the ball into the Emirates Stadium’s First Leg football match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which will be played due to an offside position. (FRANCK FIFE/AFP photo)

PSG, one of their foes, has a similar tale. The Parisians have already won another domestic title before the defeats, despite the French champions having lost their previous two league games. In the Ligue 1 defeat at home to Strasbourg over the weekend, Coach Luis Enrique fielded a second-string team. &nbsp,

Enrique wants an even better performance for PSG than they did with the first leg victory in London despite having an advantage in the first leg. He is aware of the quality of opposition that the Gunners bring. &nbsp,

Because our opponents don’t produce a favorable outcome, we are bound to suffer. To win the return leg and maintain our ideas, we must match our performance in the first leg as closely as possible, he said prior to the game. &nbsp,

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Head-to-Head&nbsp: PSG vs. Arsenal

&nbsp, the two clubs’ final six meetings:

    PSG wins: 1&nbsp,
    Arsenal wins: 2;

  • Draws: 3

PSG Team News

Due to a hamstring issue, Dembele was unable to play in London. Enrique confirmed that he is healthy and ready, which is a significant improvement for PSG, who are expected to keep the same lineup as they did in the first leg. &nbsp,

Arsenal Team News

In addition to long-term absentees, Arsenal has suffered significant injury setbacks this season, in contrast to PSG. Important midfielder Thomas Partey was unavailable last week against the French giants. Partey, who was sidelined for the first game, returns on Wednesday and is expected to play a significant role in Arsenal’s history-making endeavors. Jurrien Timber, the defending champion, is expected to play, despite missing Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth. Riccardo Calafiori, an Italian, should be able to be chosen for the team. &nbsp,

PSG vs. Arsenal: Kickoff Time, Location, and Date

Paris’ Parc des Princes is where it’s located.

Kickoff time: 8: 00 pm (WAT/Nigeria time).

Second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. &nbsp,

Will PSG seal the deal or will Arsenal rewrite history? &nbsp,

Romeo Beckham risks more upset after blunder with £200k car amid Brooklyn ‘feud’

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Romeo Beckham’s son, Romeo, was spotted parking his Range Rover on double yellow lines in a coffee shop in London as a pit stop.

Romeo Beckham risks fine with £200k car as he finds himself at centre of Brooklyn feud(Image: JA/EROTEME.CO.UK)

Romeo Beckham risked getting a fine after parking his £200,000 black Range Rover on double yellow lines. After spending days celebrating his dad David’s milestone 50th birthday, Romeo returned to normal life as he stepped out for a smoothie at a coffee shop in central London.

As he made a pit stop for a drink this week, the 22-year-old appeared to be deeply persuaded. The actor only briefly left his car after returning with his drink. Romeo was seen outgoing wearing a plain beige t-shirt, white shorts, and a backwards black cap in photos shared online. Additionally, he donned a white watch and silver Nike sneakers.

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Romeo seemingly parked on a double yellow line(Image: JA/EROTEME.CO.UK)

The typical fine for parking on double yellow lines in London is £16. If paid within 14 days of the issue date, the steep fine can be reduced to £80.

Romeo’s outing comes amid a huge family feud involving Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. The couple were rumoured to be attending David’s 50th birthday celebrations but were nowhere to be seen.

Without Brooklyn, David and his family celebrated their birthdays at home and at his favorite Parisian restaurant. David’s close friends from the A-list met at Core by Clare Smyth for a huge bash when they returned to London.

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Romeo Beckham
He made a pitstop for a smoothie(Image: JA/EROTEME.CO.UK)

Brooklyn snubbed the celebrations and also failed to acknowledge his father on social media. Meanwhile, Romeo recently posted a loved-up message to his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who is at the centre of the feud with the former footballer’s brother, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, who allegedly dated Kim in 2016, allegedly swerved his father’s 50th birthday in protest of rumors that his wife, Nicola, is “controlling” the self-proclaimed “nutter in the kitchen,” who married the billionaire heiress three years ago.

Romeo Beckham, Brooklyn and Cruz
Romeo’s girlfriend reportedly once dated Brooklyn(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

The drama is said to have kicked off when Romeo started dating Kim Turnbull, with reports saying wannabe chef, Brooklyn, was adamant he would not attend any family functions as long as the model and DJ was there.

Romeo and Kim showed up for his father’s big day on Saturday, but Romeo and Kim did, and Romeo posted a love-up photo of the couple at the Beckhams’ palatial pile in the Cotswolds with the caption “My world.”

Romeo and Kim first appeared on dates in the summer of last year, but they soon made the official move in November with numerous outings to glamorous red carpets.

Meanwhile, a source recently told the Mirror that Brooklyn and Nicola are “devastated” David refused to see them privately ahead of the birthday celebrations.

According to recent reports, Nicola’s husband reportedly resisted attending any family gatherings, which has a pattern of starting arguments. Romeo is upset about the situation because Kim is to blame, according to reports.

However, Nicola and Brooklyn reportedly suffered other injuries as a result of the fallout. Before making a significant U-turn, Brooke reportedly had the idea of attending David’s birthday celebrations.

He claimed he had planned to meet his famous father “privately” to avoid Kim because the couple “have a problem with her.” They were allegedly instructed to attend the family gathering alone as opposed to “grabbing a quick coffee or breakfast” with the father-of-four.

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Brooklyn Beckham breaks social media silence with admission about wife Nicola

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Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were no-shows at David Beckham’s 50th birthday party on the weekend amid rumours of a fierce feud within the family

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his social media silence following the reported fallout with his famous family(Image: Instagram/cloud23)

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his social media silence following the reported fallout with his famous family. The wannabe chef, 26, and wife, Nicola Peltz, 30, failed to turn up for David Beckham’s 50th birthday party on the weekend following reports the former footballer’s firstborn is feuding with brother Romeo over his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn reportedly dated in 2016.

Actress, Nicola, is at the centre of the drama, with a source close to the Beckhams claiming Victoria and David are “done” with their daughter-in-law, who has been accused of ‘controlling’ her husband. However, taking to Instagram for the first time since his dad’s birthday, Brooklyn had only good things to say about her.

READ MORE: Victoria and David Beckham accused of ‘shocking’ behaviour as Nicola Peltz villainised

Brooklyn Beckham
Brooklyn Beckham was a no-show at David Beckham’s 50th birthday party(Image: Instagram/cloud23)

Praising the billionaire heiress for inspiring him to make his new hot sauce, he mused: “I was having a bottle of wine with my wife and she said: ‘You like hot sauce, you like design. Why don’t you make a hot sauce’.

Conceding he “didn’t really think much about it” until he watched a quick video”, he added: “I didn’t really think much about it and then I ordered a bunch of stuff and I watched a quick video on how to make a hot sauce. I then made the jalapeno one and I really liked it and I thought: ‘I really want to do something with this’.”

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Brooklyn’s comments about his wife come after Nicola has been villainised by many following the couple’s no-show at David’s milestone.

Her Instagram post in which she flogs sun cream was hijacked on Tuesday, with several telling her she should be ashamed of herself for missing David’s big day.

However, a source tells the Mirror that the Transformers actress is actually the peacekeeper between Brooklyn and his family, saying: “Nicola encourages Brooklyn to see his family and is usually the reason Brooklyn does see his family. They are both devastated. They cannot believe that Victoria & David refused to see them privately after they travelled all the way to London specifically to try to repair the relationship.”

They added: “As parents, it’s shocking that Victoria & David are behaving this way… instead of privately discussing the issue. Victoria and David (appear to) have no interest in finding a solution that works for everyone.”

Brooklyn allegedly didn’t want to go to the big knees-up in London and the Cotswolds at the weekend because of Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim. The self confessed “nutter in the kitchen” is said to have questioned the DJ’s motives with his brother even though Cruz denied Brooklyn used to date Kim.

The former footballer, who turns 50 in May, was joined by his youngest children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 and their partners Jackie Apostel, 29, and Kim Turnbull, 25 - with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, notably absent
David and Victoria are reportedly ‘done’ with Nicola Peltz following the England’s star’s 50th(Image: Instagram)

Romeo, Kim, Cruz and Harper all attended the birthday bash as Victoria shared snaps of her three kids and tagged them all – except Brooklyn.

Usually the mum-of-four will tell her firstborn that he was ‘missed’ if he can’t attend a family function, but made no mention of him at the weekend, leading fans to ask the artist formerly known as Posh Spice what was going on.

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The Mirror has contacted reps for David, Victoria, Brooklyn and Nicola for comment

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