Popular TikTok influencers, TobiNation and T-dollar, have been sentenced to prison over charges related to Naira abuse.
This development is a sobering reminder that social media clout doesn’t exempt anyone from the law.
The viral content creators, known for flaunting wealth and stunts online, found themselves in legal hot water after posting videos in which they were seen spraying and mishandling Nigeria’s national currency — a direct violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s laws on currency abuse.
The court handed both influencers short-term jail sentences, underscoring the government’s growing crackdown on online behaviors that promote the desecration of national symbols. The case has sparked widespread conversation on social media, with many users debating the balance between free expression and legal responsibility.
While some fans rallied behind the duo, others argued that fame should never place anyone above the law.
Their sentencing sends a loud message: virality may bring fame, but it won’t shield you from the consequences of disrespecting the law, especially when national pride is on the line.
