Dear Nairalanders,

I need your help with a situation that's been troubling me. Back in 2022, I started a betting business in a building after making renovations that cost me over 1.7 million Naira. Before starting, I informed the family who owned the building, and they gave me permission to proceed. I provided them with receipts for all the expenses, including cement, iron rods, electrical materials, and PVCs.

The family provided me with rent receipts and an agreement stating that I could rent the building from 2022 to 2028 in exchange for the renovations I made. We even had a ceremony where we broke kola nuts, poured hot drinks, and they prayed for my business to prosper.

In 2023, I traveled to the USA, leaving my brother in charge of the business. However, the business didn't do well, and the store was empty. Before leaving, I rented the store to another person, but their business also failed, and they moved out.

Recently, my brother informed me that a man claiming to be part of the family that owns the building is harassing him, saying we have no right to use the building. Despite explaining the situation and showing him the documents, he insists we leave.

He threatened to report me to the American embassy and have me deported if I don't leave. I'm worried that this could affect my chances in America, even though I've done nothing wrong. I've never committed a crime, and I don't understand why someone would try to ruin my life.

I've sought legal advice, and legal action is being taken, but I'm still afraid of what might happen. Should I leave the building to avoid trouble, or should I stand my ground? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

First, he gave you an empty threat. No one, I repeat, no one can report you to the American Embassy for doing legitimate business. Except he has a proof you undertake an illegal activity which be can squeal to enforcement agencies

sholatech:
First, he gave you an empty threat. No one, I repeat, no one can report you to the American Embassy for doing legitimate business. Except he has a proof you undertake an illegal activity which be can squeal to enforcement agencies

bro the I’ve never done any illegal thing in my life

Even this america I de
I pass through the right process
From paying visa fee
Going for interview and passing
Nothing of illegality

Xfemt:
bro the I’ve never done any illegal thing in my life

Even this america I de
I pass through the right process
From paying visa fee
Going for interview and passing
Nothing of illegality

did you overstay your visa in the usa🤔. Since businesses on the land is not profitable. Best you leave.

ednut1:
did you overstay your visa in the usa🤔. Since businesses on the land is not profitable. Best you leave.

lol

I came with a k1 visa
I’m married legally
And I’ve filed for my AOS and EAD which I’m waiting for approval

Xfemt:
lol

I came with a k1 visa
I’m married legally
And I’ve filed for my AOS and EAD which I’m waiting for approval

so no reason to be scared of him reporting to embassy.

sholatech:
First, he gave you an empty threat. No one, I repeat, no one can report you to the American Embassy for doing legitimate business. Except he has a proof you undertake an illegal activity which be can squeal to enforcement agencies

Don't say that maybe no one has made it out Nigeria in his family. Some people live their lives as if they are designed to bring other people down at all cost...
Their's is not to help you elevate rather they want to see you crumb. It's as if their whole being is centered on that.

So far you have your families here in 9ja, send emissaries to him and the family you made the agreement with (I hope it's a written agreement). If that doesn't work, make sure you are the first person to initiate a a lawsuit.

Xfemt:
Dear Nairalanders,

In 2023, I traveled to the USA, leaving my brother in charge of the business. However, the business didn't do well, and the store was empty. Before leaving, I rented the store to another person, but their business also failed, and they moved out.


I've sought legal advice, and legal action is being taken, but I'm still afraid of what might happen. Should I leave the building to avoid trouble, or should I stand my ground? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Pardon my curiosity, what kind of businesses were those?

Gerrard59:


Pardon my curiosity, what kind of businesses were those?

a betting business