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THREE FORMS OF YAHOO-YAHOO IN NIGERIA: SCAMS WEY DEY HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT

My dear people, how una dey? Na with heavy heart I sit down to write this piece wey don dey disturb my mind since early this week. I try to dodge am, but the urge just dey push me to talk true. So, make una open una mind as we go dive into the three forms of Yahoo-yahoo wey dey reign for Naija today. This one no be small gist, so brace up—it go long small, but e go worth am! For my non-Nigerian readers, when I say “Yahoo-yahoo,” I mean scam—pure and simple. Out of these three forms, only one dey well-known as scam for society. The other two? Ehn, dem dey very subtle, like snake wey dey crawl for night. Only those wey get sharp, questioning mind fit spot dem as Yahoo-yahoo. Let’s break am down!

1. ONLINE AND OFFLINE SCAMMERS: THE OG YAHOO BOYS

This first form na the one everybody sabi—Yahoo-yahoo wey dey loud like siren for Naija. E start as offline scam, coded as “419” back in the days, but with internet boom, e don turn online business. The offline part almost don die, and now na emails, fake profiles, and WhatsApp scams dey reign. Since this one dey well-known as scam, I no go talk am too much like the other two wey dey hide. Nigerians don wise up to this one, so these Yahoo boys dey focus more on foreigners for diaspora. You fit think say Naija people dey lead this game—me sef think so before—but e go shock you say no be true! Other countries wey I no go mention dey run this scam with high-tech style, very quiet, no trace. Naija boys just dey loud, leaving digital footprints everywhere. My advice? Stay sharp, no gree engage in am, and no fall for their sweet mouth. Be vigilant, abeg!

2. HERBALISTS: SCAMMERS WEY DEY WEAR TRADITIONAL CAP

Now, let’s talk about the second form—herbalists, dibias, babalawos, and those self-proclaimed healers wey no get any formal medical training. These ones na proper Yahoo-yahoo, but dem dey disguise under “traditional healing.” Naija laws too weak to regulate who fit give medical advice or treat sick people, and these guys dey cash out on top our ignorance. You don see advert wey claim one concoction fit cure all sicknesses? My people, no single medicine fit cure everything! This form get two categories, and I go break am down.

Spiritual Healers: The “Buy Snake Leg” Crew

These ones na the dibias and babalawos wey see spiritual attack in every small cough or headache. Dem go tell you to bring nonsense like “leg of snake” or “feather of invisible bird” for spiritual cleansing to fight off “attacks” wey dey cause your sickness. Pure scam! I know one old friend wey dem collect over ₦500,000 to do cleansing before she fit bury her papa, saying if not, the thing wey kill am go continue to dey kill for family. Guess what? The papa die of stroke—something wey come from high blood pressure wey doctor fit explain. But dem still chop her money! These people dey cause wahala for Naija families, pointing fingers at relatives, saying dem be the cause of your problem. Dem no go ever tell you to check wetin you dey do wrong; na to scatter family and relationships dem sabi. Their rituals and sacrifices no dey work—na pure Yahoo-yahoo. Spot dem and run!

Herbal Healers: The “Magic Leaf” Sellers

The second category na those wey claim dem dey heal with natural herbs. Some even mix this one with spiritual nonsense. No be say herbs no get healing power—many drugs na from herbs dem come, whether natural or lab-made. But the way these people dey do their own? E dey too crude and ridiculous! You go see dem advertise one herbal product wey fit cure all sicknesses with “no side effects.” Chai, my people, every medicine get side effect, even if e small! And no single drug fit cure everything. Their concoctions na mix of tree barks, roots, and leaves wey dem cook under dirty conditions, with no standard measurement or hygiene. No research, no trials to prove wetin dem dey sell. Some studies even show say these concoctions get toxic substances wey dey cause kidney wahala and other problems. No wonder Naija life expectancy dey among the lowest for world!

I remember when I be teenager, I follow my uncle (God rest his soul) go meet these herbal healers. Dem give am gallons of concoction to drink, each one claiming different reasons for his sickness without doing any medical test. We dey jump from one to another because nothing dey work. By the time we get proper medical diagnosis, the sickness don scatter his body, and those toxic concoctions no help matters. If I get the knowledge and money wey I get now then, maybe he for still dey alive. My advice? Stick to conventional medicine. E no perfect, but dem no dey make fake claims. Every drug get documented side effects, and dem pass serious testing before approval. Protect your life, abeg—run from these herbal scammers!

3. PASTORPRENEURS: THE CHURCH BUSINESS HUSTLERS

The third form of Yahoo-yahoo na the one wey dey hit Naija hard—pastorpreneurs, those pastors wey turn church into cash-and-carry business. I dey talk about Christianity, my faith, because religion be sensitive topic for Naija, and I wan focus on wetin I sabi. These pastorpreneurs don cause serious havoc, scatter families, and mislead people, all in the name of God.
Back in the day, Christian missionaries build schools and hospitals for Naija, free or cheap, to help communities grow. Those ones no be about personal gain—church boards dey control things, no single man dey run show. But today? Many pastors dey ministry for money! Dem measure success by crowd size, not souls saved or society improved. Dem accept donations from Yahoo boys, pray for dem, and encourage their nonsense. Fake prophecies, fake miracles, and pointing fingers at innocent family members dey scatter close-knit families. Like dibias, dem blame spiritual attacks for everything, brainwash members to see their real families as enemies, and fleece dem with “seed sowing,” offerings, and endless projects. You go see members dey suffer while these pastors dey live large.

The worst part? Some dey discourage people from hospital, claiming spiritual healing fit solve everything. I know one sick person wey a pastor tell to do dry fasting instead of going hospital, even when he dey very weak. The man die. This na why Naija get some of the richest pastors but some of the poorest people for world. These pastorpreneurs dey destroy the hard-work mentality, pushing miracles and grace over preparation and honesty. Dem even dey romanticize with corrupt politicians, helping launder stolen money. The only small good thing be say their fake hope dey keep some Nigerians going, maybe reducing suicide rates, but e dey make people docile, waiting for miracles wey no go come.

These behaviours dey common for “one-man” churches wey no get strong board to check the pastor. Any church wey one man dey run like personal shop, I no dey go there. E be like business, not church. I advise una to do the same.

WETIN YOU GO DO NOW?

Now you don sabi the three forms of Yahoo-yahoo for Naija—online/offline scammers, herbalists, and pastorpreneurs—you fit spot their tactics. Whether na fake email from Yahoo boy, babalawo wey dey demand snake leg, or pastor wey dey sell miracles, dem be scammers! Stay sharp, protect your money and your life, and no let dem use your head. Naija, we fit do better—let’s wise up!

irumole1975:
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Are you talking about another Canada or the one I am currently in? Please tell me how because I want to loose my current job so government will be paying me $15,000 per month. You people will just be in Nigeria and spreading lies.

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Odunharry:
Once you confess your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal savior, then you are saved.

Mere vocal confession doesn’t save one. That’s one of the heresies of these mushroom men of God. Christ came to earth and one of the first things he did was to get baptized to demonstrate its importance. Christians who should follow his footsteps are now saying it’s not important. John 3:5 is very clear. You have to be baptized with water and spirit to make heaven. It’s not only by mere vocal confession.

ichuka:
No,
Romans6:3.. Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death?
Anyone that believes in our Lord Jesus Christ has been baptized spiritually. The physical baptism is mainly a confirmation of what has been accomplished spiritually.
Just like the thief on the cross.

No matter how righteous you are. If you are not baptized, no heaven. Even Jesus that is God was baptized when he came to the earth. What other example do you need? He was sinless and blameless yet he went to John the Baptist who was lower than him to get baptized. John 3:5 is very explicit on this. You have to be baptized with both water( physical baptism) and spirit for you to enter heaven. Any pastor that tells you otherwise isn’t a man of God.

kenoja:
Good Evening All,

I have been following this thread for a couple of months now.

We got served breakfast for my son's application for the following:

I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by paragraph R216(1)(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/section-216.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• Your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable).
• Pursuant to paragraph 220(b) of the IRPA, I am not satisfied that you have sufficient and available financial resources, without working in Canada, to maintain yourself and any family members who are accompanying you during your proposed period of study.

Main Details:
Minor 16+ years
Total POF N21.3m (about CAD62k at the time).
Total Cost: Annual Tuition of CAD17.2k, Living CAD11.5k, Others CAD3k and Flight 3k
4 years course duration

Timeline:
submitted on May 15, 2023 with upfront medical done and passed and refusal came yesterday June 17, 2023.

Main concern: School didn't require tuition deposit and none was paid. A lumpsum of N7.8m entered days before submission but sponsor account has in and outs of that range. letter of bonus payments was provided

Have submitted request for CBSA Gcms note today but timeline is really tight as admission is for Fall 2023.

This is a four years course. That money isn’t enough for four years. Did you show strong income on how you plan to pay for the subsequent years?

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Megatro:
Create a transaction on transfermate then fill the details generated in your form A application, you can drop your digits so I can explain better if it's not clear

Thanks. I did this but they gave me only 48 hrs to complete the transaction which isn’t possible with form A so I had to cancel. I need a way around it. My digits - zero eight zero three two seven five seven five three six.

chibjohn:
Hello guys,
I just got admission with South east technological university(Formerly Waterford Institute of Technology). I want to pay for the school fees but the only option given is transfermate. I want to use form A to make the payment.
Please is there a way I can pay using form A via transfermate?

Please I still need response to this…

Megatro:
Yes I paid through transfermate

Hello bros, please I need to pay school fees for SETU and the only option is transfermate. Please how can I initiate the process via transfermate and conclude with form A?

TosinPeters:
Hello, Please my younger brother just got his visa denied, we’re confused on what we should do next, or how to go about appealing, please I’ll appreciate a guide or any assistance.

Please can you give more context into the finance and documents submitted. I believe the gurus here will come in.

Hello guys,
I just got admission with South east technological university(Formerly Waterford Institute of Technology). I want to pay for the school fees but the only option given is transfermate. I want to use form A to make the payment.
Please is there a way I can pay using form A via transfermate?

ravensckar:
This platform is the only place where you find people that reason from their anu.s

So, because it's GAZZUZ, all of you are trooping in like Al-majiri to castigate the seller?

They both agreed on a deal (pending the time when the product will be delivered) and since the delivery schedule wasn't convenient for the seller, or perhaps he got a higher bid, he cancelled the order and refunded the buyer in full. What's the so-called scam there? Isn't business all about highest bidder any longer?


Several times I've bought stuff on JUMIA,paid and still cancel my order after finding it cheaper elsewhere. Business is business and nothing is final until the product gets to the customer's possession. And even at that, some customers still return the items. So, what's the whole hullabaloo about?

PS- this is the the third time this year that GAZZUZ will rush online to cry wolf. He needs to grow the mess up!

You are the one that is reasoning from his anus because you get away with rubbish with Jumia and don’t understand contract of sale. He even said “Oya come carry your tv” in his response alluding to Gazzuzz being the title holder having fully paid the agreed prize for the goods. That TV became Gazzuzz’s own after his payment was confirmed by him without any issue. He just acted that way because the TV was with him. You and the seller are ignorant of contract of sale. If Gazzuzz ever decides to pursue this in court, he will win hands down. Let your word be your bond no matter what. That’s how to know men of integrity.

biosilicon:
Don't twist the narrative and don't lie to make yourself look good.
You were the first person i contacted before i even put up the Tv for sale which you know . from the beginning i have always insisted on 450k which you know. I begged you to add the 50k but you refused. i reluctantly accepted the 400k. which you were blazingly fast to pay even without seeing or inspecting the Tv. Oya come carry your TV, but it was not enough for you rather you said i should deliver to you whenever i come mainland, that was your suggestion oga i did not promise, i said i will come to the mainland before Christmas, today is 22nd. Meanwhile i went ahead to do everything you asked including marking Tv as sold to you here and took down the ad everywhere else i advertised it. I did not make any profit. Tv is worth over 700k. i sold at a loss even at 450k.

If na the 50k or 100k you suppose make dey pepper you oga kpele i got a better offer. There will be more deals tomorrow.

Bros you didn’t try.
If you go to court and your write up here is presented as evidence, you will lose woefully.
You had a contract with him. He has done his part by paying you and remaining for you to do yours and just because you saw someone else with a better offer, you reneged on your obligations. If he goes to court, you will pay for damages.
This is nothing but lack of integrity.
A man with integrity would have stood by his word.

ICaSNg:
OANDA

Thanks.

ICaSNg:
EFFECTIVE 1ST JULY, PROOF OF LIVING EXPENSES FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND WILL BE 10,000 EUROS .

i.e : it will be changing from 7,000 euros to 10,000 euros

All the best guys !

Please which exchange rate do they use for this? CBN or Black market?

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Voice234:
Inclusive of NYSC I have 7years of experience. I was invited with 70points and it includes 10points for experience

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bisi16:
Hello all. Does Ireland allow spouse visa for M.sc student?

No