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Sorry that happened to you. That’s theft and unauthorized access. You can take action, but you’ll need to move fast.

*Here’s how to trace it and protect yourself*

*1. Contact FirstBank immediately – 24hrs*
Call *0700 FIRSTCONTACT (0700 34778 2668228)* or _894# > Customer Care.
Tell them:
- Someone made unauthorized airtime purchase of ₦6,000 from your account
- Date + approximate time it happened
- You did NOT authorize it

*Ask them to:*
1. Block your USSD banking on that line if you haven’t already: Dial `_894_911#` from any phone to block.
2. Give you the transaction reference/beneficiary number the airtime was sent to. Banks see the number the airtime was credited to.

FirstBank can tell you: “Airtime of ₦6,000 was sent to 0803xxxxxxx at 2:15pm”. That’s your first lead.

*2. Contact your network provider – MTN/Airtel/Glo/9mobile*
Once you have the number from FirstBank, call the network’s customer care:
- MTN: 300, Airtel: 111, Glo: 121, 9mobile: 200

Tell them your airtime was stolen and transferred to that number. Request the name registered to the SIM. They won’t give it to _you_ directly due to privacy, but if you file a police report, police can request it officially.

*3. Go to the police station – get a Police Report*
This is key. Without it, bank/network won’t release full details.
Go to the nearest police station or your bank’s branch and request to file a case of “unauthorized access + theft”.

Bring:
- Your ID
- Proof you own the line/bank account
- Date/time of theft

With a police extract, the police Cybercrime Unit can write FirstBank + telco to release:
1. Full name + address used to register the SIM that received airtime
2. Location where the USSD was dialed from

*4. Check your phone for clues*
1. SMS: Check for FirstBank debit alerts. It shows the number credited.
2. Call log: Did the person dial _894_amount_number#? Some phones save USSD history.
3. Apps: Check MyMTN/MyAirtel app > Airtime transfer history.

*5. Secure your accounts now*
1. Change FirstBank PIN: `_894_0#` > follow prompts
2. Change phone lock screen password
3. Don’t leave phone charging unlocked in public spaces again
4. Enable SIM PIN so USSD won’t work without it: Settings > Security > SIM lock

*Reality check*
1. *₦6,000 is below EFCC/police threshold* for high-priority cybercrime, but theft is theft. Police may still help, especially if you push.
2. *The culprit likely used your unlocked phone*. If it was someone close – housemate, shop staff, sibling – the number the airtime went to will expose them.
3. *Bank may not refund* because your PIN was used. USSD airtime is treated like cash withdrawal with PIN = you authorized it. But if you report within 24hrs and claim your phone was stolen/accessed, some banks refund on goodwill.

*Start with FirstBank now* – they’ll tell you the number that got the airtime. That’s 70% of the tracing done.

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DrTee1:
It can be quite difficult for people who cheated through school to understand why public commentary and positions should be original and not to rely lazily on LLM AI deliveries.

Keep on crying over what you can't stop. You will only give yourself high BP at the end of the day. Who cares what you think? This is not a classroom or your Research Thesis, so plagiarism is out of it. Social media is a platform of information. I don't care if the source is from AI or from under your grandmother's thing.

Get lost, and get a life.

DrTee1:
AI-laced.
You guys should try to be more intentional and original. Where does Hinge work in Nigeria?
Look, all those asterisks and tildes and underscores makes it very easy to know that it is AI-generated.

I do not care where the asterisks are or it's source. Simple question: Did you learn anything new from it? If Yes, appreciate it or get lost.

*CBN’s new “Guide to Charges” – May 1, 2026 – This is actually huge for regular Nigerians.*

CBN is scrapping off a bunch of annoying bank fees. If banks comply, this changes daily banking for millions.

*5 services that become free from May 1, 2026*

*1. Account reactivation & closure*
Old Situation: Banks charged ₦1,000 - ₦5,000 to wake dormant accounts or close them
New Rule May 1, 2026: Free. No more “reopening fee” trap

*2. Monthly account statements*
Old Situation: Some banks charged ₦20-₦50 per e-statement, ₦100+ for paper
New Rule May 1, 2026: Free for regular e-statements. Special printed ones: max ₦20/page

*3. Small interbank transfers*
Old Situation: ₦10 for ₦1-₦5k, ₦25 for ₦5k-₦50k
New Rule May 1, 2026: ₦0-₦5k = Free. ₦5k-₦50k = capped at ₦10

*4. Own bank ATM use*
Old Situation: Some banks still charged ₦35 after 3rd withdrawal
New Rule May 1, 2026: Free – withdrawals + balance enquiry + PIN change on your bank’s ATM

*5. Virtual cards + PIN services*
Old Situation: Virtual card issuance ₦200-₦500. PIN reset ₦100
New Rule May 1, 2026: Free. PIN reset/reissue also free

*Why CBN did this*
1. *Transparency* – Stop banks hiding charges in fine print
2. *Reduce costs* – Nigerians spend ₦150bn+ yearly on bank charges. This cuts it
3. *Financial inclusion* – Poor people avoid banks because ₦50 charges kill ₦1,000 savings

*Who wins / who cries*
*Winners:*
1. *You + me* – ₦5k transfer to mama put is now ₦0 instead of ₦10. Adds up to ₦3,650/year if you do daily
2. *POS agents* – ₦0 fee for ₦4,900 transfers means tighter margins for banks, better for agents
3. *Fintechs* – Opay, Palmpay were already doing ₦0 transfers. Banks just leveled up

*Losers:*
1. *Banks* – GTB made ₦41bn from e-banking fees in 2024. This wipes a chunk. Expect them to find new fees
2. *Dormant account “trappers”* – Some banks made billions from accounts people forgot. Now they can’t charge to reactivate

*The catch – what CBN didn’t ban*
1. *SMS alerts* – Still ₦4 per SMS. Turn it off if you use email alerts
2. *Card maintenance* – ₦1,000/year debit card fee still legal
3. *USSD* – ₦6.98 per session still applies
4. *Above ₦50k transfers* – Still ₦25-₦50. CBN only capped small amounts

*What to do before May 1*
1. *Don’t close accounts yet* – Wait till May 1 so it’s free
2. *Reactivate dormant accounts* – That GTB account from NYSC with ₦3k inside? Get it back free
3. *Ditch “other bank ATM” habit* – Use your bank’s ATM. It’s now ₦0 vs ₦35 elsewhere
4. *Start using virtual cards* – For online shopping. Free + safer than debit card

*Reality check:* Banks will comply on paper, then create new charges. Watch for “Account monitoring fee” or “Digital banking levy” by Q3 2026. CBN always plays whack-a-mole.

*Bottom line:* This is the best CBN policy for the masses since BVN. If you send/receive small money daily, you’ll feel it immediately. If you’re Access Bank, you just lost a revenue line while your 2025 AFS is still with CBN. Timing is wild.

Bros, take a breath. What you’re describing is real and it’s got 2 layers: *spiritual/emotional* and *practical/psychological*. Let’s separate them so you don’t scatter your own head.

*1. “Ever since I dated her I’ve been attracting little favor”*

This feeling is common when we enter relationships that shake our identity. A few reasons it happens:

1. *Guilt energy* – You said “I feel so unworthy.” Guilt is heavy. When you feel you don’t deserve something good, you subconsciously sabotage or block blessings. “Little favor” might not be the universe punishing you; it might be you pulling back from opportunities because deep down you think you should be suffering.
2. *Distraction tax* – New relationship, especially “weird/crazy age gap,” consumes mental bandwidth. You’re overthinking her, the gap, what people will say. That’s energy you used to put into work, business, prayers. Less focus = less results = “no favor.”
3. *Spiritual projection* – In Nigeria, we quickly attach spiritual meaning: “She came out of nowhere” = “maybe it’s marine spirit,” “maybe she’s my downfall.” Sometimes it’s just anxiety wearing spiritual clothes. But sometimes your spirit _is_ warning you. Key is: don’t ignore, don’t panic. Test it.

*2. “She just randomly came in my life... age gap is crazy”*

Questions that matter more than age:
1. *How crazy?* 25M + 19F is different from 45M + 19F. One is questionable, the other is predator territory. If she’s under 18, end it now. If she’s 21+ and legal, age becomes about maturity, not just numbers.
2. *How did you meet “weird way”?* Online at 2am? She DM’d you first? At a club? In church? The “weird” entry point often plants doubt. If the story feels like a Nollywood setup, your gut is asking questions.
3. *Power gap* – Are you her “helper”? Paying her school fees, rent, etc? If the relationship is transactional from day 1, the “unworthy” feeling + “no favor” can be your conscience telling you this isn’t love, it’s contract.

*3. “I want to tell her” – should you?*

*Yes, but not like this:* “Since I met you my life dey go down.”
That’s blame. She’ll internalize it, cry, or think you’re calling her a witch.

*Do it like this:*
“Babe, I need to be honest. I like you a lot, but I’ve been feeling off since we started. I feel unworthy because of our age gap and how we met. My head has been cloudy and things aren’t moving for me. I’m not blaming you. I just need to talk to someone and figure out if I’m projecting my fears or if we need to pause.”

If she’s mature, she’ll hear you. If she explodes/guilt-trips, you have your answer.

*4. How to know if it’s YOU vs the RELATIONSHIP*

Do a 14-day test:
1. *Prayer/Fasting/Meditation* – Whatever your spirituality is, get clarity. Ask: “Is this person for me?” Peace = green light. Heavy chest = red light.
2. *Separate for 7 days* – No calls, no text. Tell her you need space to think. If “favor” returns in that week, your answer is loud. If nothing changes, it was never her.
3. *Audit your life* – Were things _really_ going well before her? Or are you blaming her for a slump that started earlier? Be brutally honest.

*5. The age gap truth nobody tells you*
1. *If you’re 30+ and she’s 19–22* – She’s still forming her brain. You’ll parent, not partner. “Little favor” might be life telling you: “You’re robbing the cradle, focus.”
2. *If you’re both 25+ with 7–10yr gap* – Workable if values align. Emmanuel Adebayor’s wife is 10yrs younger. Zuckerberg, 9yrs. Age matters less than _stage of life_. Are you both adults with aligned goals?
3. *Unworthy feeling* – Often means YOU think she’s too good for you, or you know you’re with her for wrong reasons. Fix that. Either level up to match her energy, or leave before you resent her for your own shame.

*6. What to do next – practical steps*
1. *Stop self-sabotage* – Go back to the habits that brought you “favor” before: work, gym, prayer, savings. Relationship is addition, not replacement.
2. *Have the age talk* – “I’m X, you’re Y. Does that bother you? Where do you see yourself in 5yrs?” If she says “I don’t know, I’m just vibing,” and you’re 35 wanting marriage, there’s your mismatch.
3. *Check for red flags* – Does she isolate you? Always billing? Know too much about your money fast? “Came out of nowhere” + “life went down” is classic setup story. Not saying she’s evil, but shine your eyes.
4. *Tell a mentor/pastor/therapist* – Not just internet strangers. Someone who knows you can tell if this is anxiety or discernment.

*Bottom line:*
“Little favor” is usually either:
A. Your own guilt/distraction blocking you, OR
B. Your spirit warning you this union is costly.

Age gap alone isn’t the issue. _Unequal yoke_ is. If you feel unworthy, you’ll either shrink or run. Both kill relationships.

You don’t owe her an explanation for your internal world yet, but you owe yourself honesty. Figure out: _Do I feel cursed because I’m with her, or because I think I shouldn’t be?_

*“Men were created to start a family not to join”* – that line goes viral every month because it hits 3 raw nerves: ego, biology, and culture.

Let’s break it down without Twitter insults or simp/defender energy.

*1. What the man is really saying*
1. *Territorial instinct* – He wants to be “first.” His name, his bloodline, his story from chapter 1. Raising another man’s child feels like “joining a movie halfway.” For some men, that’s a dealbreaker. It’s not logic, it’s primal.
2. *Risk calculation* – Stats: Stepchildren homes have higher divorce rates. Baby-daddy drama is real. Child support, custody battles, ex still in the picture. He’s saying “I don’t want extra complexity I didn’t create.”
3. *Cultural script* – In Nigeria/Africa, lineage + “blood” is huge. “Who go bear my father name?” Marrying single moms was historically stigmatized – “used goods,” “another man’s leftover.” That mindset still runs deep, even in 2026.

*2. Why the statement is flawed/incomplete*
1. *“Start a family” ≠ “start from zero only”* – Family is people who choose each other. Adoption, step-parenting, marrying widows – all valid ways to “start” something new. Jesus wasn’t Joseph’s biological son, but Joseph “started” that family.
2. *It assumes the child is baggage, not human* – The kid didn’t ask to be born. Reducing them to “joining another man’s project” dehumanizes both mom and child. A man can choose not to date single moms, but the framing matters.
3. *Men “join” families all the time* – You marry a woman, you join her family. Her parents, siblings, problems become yours. In-laws are literally “joining.” So the line is selective.

*3. The reality for single moms*
Most men who say “no” aren’t evil. They’re honest about capacity. Single mom dating pool is smaller because:
- *Fewer men willing* → she has less leverage → some hide the kid → trust issues → cycle continues.
- *The good single moms* – left abusive men, widowed, or made a mistake young but now stable – often make the _best_ wives. They’ve seen life, less delulu, grateful for a real man. But they get lumped with “hookup single moms” from Badoo.

*4. The reality for men who say “no”*
Valid reasons:
1. *You want your own biological kids first* – Fair. Resources are finite. Diapers are expensive.
2. *You don’t want baby-daddy drama* – Also fair. Some exes are weapons-grade problems.
3. *You’re not ready to be dad yet* – Parenting in 1 day vs 9 months prep is different.

Bad reasons:
1. *Ego: “I can’t raise another man’s seed”* – But you’ll raise a company another man founded. Pride, not principle.
2. *Slut-shaming* – “She had sex so she’s damaged.” Meanwhile you’ve had your own body count.

*5. Nuanced take: It’s about standards, not slogans*

*You can say “no” without the quote.*
“I’m not open to dating single moms because I want to experience fatherhood from day 1 with my own child, and I don’t want the complexity of an ex in our lives. I wish them well.”
That’s honest. No one can drag you.

“Men were created to start not join” sounds like you’re speaking for all men. You’re not. Plenty men married single moms and built great families. Odell Beckham Sr, Russell Wilson, even in Nigeria – many pastors, businessmen. Their legacy didn’t shrink.

*6. If you’re a single mom reading this:*
1. *Don’t hide the kid* – The right man won’t be scared. The wrong man would have left anyway. Hiding = starting with lies.
2. *Vet harder* – Any man who accepts your child has passed a huge character test. That’s rare. Don’t waste him.
3. *Your value isn’t “damaged”* – You’re a mom, not a charity case. You bring maturity, multi-tasking, loyalty. The man who sees that wins.

*7. If you’re a man deciding:*
Ask yourself 3 questions:
1. *Can I love the child like my own?* If no, don’t try. Kids know. You’ll damage them.
2. *Can I handle the ex being in our lives forever?* If no, don’t start.
3. *Am I saying no from wisdom or ego?* Wisdom is peaceful. Ego needs to announce it online.

*Bottom line:*
“Start not join” is a _preference_, not a commandment from heaven. You’re allowed to have it. But framing it as universal truth makes you look insecure, not alpha.

Marriage is already hard. Adding step-parenting makes it expert mode. If you’re not built for expert mode, stay at beginner level. No shame.

But don’t insult people who play the game on hard and win.

*“No one can be fine at 35 or 40 as a single girl” – let’s unpack this without the social media noise.*

Both sides exist, and both are true for _some_ people. The blanket statement is what causes wahala.

*1. What that lady likely means*
She’s talking about _biological + social reality_, not insulting single women:

1. *Biological clock* – Female fertility drops sharply after 35. By 40, chance of natural conception per month is ∼5%. IVF is expensive + not guaranteed. So if a woman _wants_ biological kids, 35–40 single feels like a deadline. That pressure is real, and money/achievements don’t fix eggs.
2. *Social pressure in Nigeria/Africa* – Unmarried 35-yr-old woman still gets: “When are you marrying?” at every wedding, “You too select” from aunties, church side-eye. Even if she’s a CEO, family gatherings reduce her to marital status. That loneliness can sting despite success.
3. *Companionship wiring* – Most humans are pair-bonded. Achievements don’t hug you at night. Some women genuinely want a partner to build with, and by 40 the dating pool has shrunk: men their age want younger, divorced men come with baggage. So “fine” might be coping, not thriving.

*2. Why other ladies say “I’m fine single” – and mean it*
1. *Not everyone wants kids/marriage* – Some women are childfree by choice. Some had bad marriages and prefer peace. For them, 35 single = freedom, travel, money for self. No “biological panic” if kids weren’t the goal.
2. *Quality > status* – Many 35+ single women have seen friends in terrible marriages. They’d rather be single than “married and miserable.” Being alone ≠ being lonely. They have friends, career, hobbies, maybe a child already.
3. *Different timelines* – Some women focus career 20–35, then marry 38–42 to a ready man. Especially abroad or in Lagos upper class. Late marriage is rising. “Aunty” isn’t an insult anymore in some circles.

*3. The data vs the feelings*
- *Pew Research*: ∼30% of U.S. adults 35–39 are never married. Many report high life satisfaction if financially stable + strong friendships.
- *Nigeria*: NBS data shows mean age at first marriage for women is ∼23, but in Lagos/Abuja it’s ∼28–30 for educated women. 35+ single is still minority, so stigma is heavier. But it’s growing.
- *Regret stats*: Study in _Menopause_ journal – childless women 45+ report more regret if they _wanted_ kids but couldn’t. Those who _chose_ childfree report same life satisfaction as moms.

So: *If kids/marriage were her dream, 40 single hurts. If they weren’t, she can be genuinely fine.*

*4. The problem with “no one can be fine”*
1. *It erases women’s agency* – Assumes all women have same desire. Some don’t. Telling a happy 38-yr-old single woman she’s lying is invalidating.
2. *It pressures women into bad marriages* – “Marry anybody before 35” is how many enter abusive/sexless unions. Society claps at wedding, ignores the next 30 years of suffering.
3. *It ignores men’s role* – Many 35-yr-old single women _want_ marriage but can’t find serious men. Men delay, play, or want 22-yr-olds. So blaming women alone is unfair.

*5. Nuanced take: Both can be true*
1. *If you want family, 35+ single is hard* – Time, options, and biology are against you. You may be “fine” financially, but not emotionally. Achievements don’t replace a child’s hug if that’s what you craved.
2. *If you don’t, or you adapt, you can be very fine* – Travel, business, community, adopted kids, nieces/nephews. Plenty 40+ single women are thriving, especially with money + friends.
3. *The middle group* – Most women: they’re “fine” 90% of days, but cry 10% of nights. They’ve made peace, but still wish it was different. That’s human, not failure.

*Bottom line:*
The lady’s quote is _projection, not fact_. For HER, and many women like her, 35/40 single is not fine – because her dream included husband/kids. That’s valid.

But “no one” is false. Plenty women chose career, chose to leave bad marriages, or never met right person, and built full lives. Their “fine” is real too.

*Better question than “Can you be fine?” is “What do YOU want, and are you acting on it?”*
If you want marriage, be intentional before 35 – don’t let career accidentally become celibacy.
If you don’t want marriage, own it and build community so you’re not isolated at 50.

*For men reading this:* Understand the pressure women face. Don’t use “she’s 35, she must be desperate” to disrespect her. Also don’t assume “she’s independent, she doesn’t need love.” Most people want love – timing and luck differ.

Bros... you no dey alone 😂. Your Badoo story na the same TED Talk millions of Nigerian men don give since 2018.

What you describe is real. Online dating for Nigerian men, especially Lagos axis, has turned to _Wild Wild West_. But make we separate emotion from data so you no go throway pikin with the bathwater.

*Why your experience was brutal – and why it’s not just you*

1. *“Hunger in the land” is facts*
Nigeria economy don humble everybody. ₦2k, ₦5k “urgent” request is the new “hi.” Ikoyi/Lekki bio is packaging. Many of them dey stay for Egbeda but claim Chevron for pricing power. When survival mode enter, “love” becomes luxury. So yes, 70–80% of women on Badoo/Tinder in Lagos are there for transactional reasons. It’s not app, it’s economy.

2. *Single moms everywhere*
Average age of first birth in Nigeria ∼20. No welfare, no child support enforcement. So a 22-yr-old with 2 kids needs to hustle. Dating apps = fastest marketplace. You’re not a bad guy for being turned off; you just have a preference. But understand the pipeline: teen pregnancy → baby daddy japa/run → she enters market. It’s a whole social problem, not “girls these days.”

3. *Catfish vs Reality*
Filters + angles + ring light = different human. This one na global, not Nigeria. But Naija own dey extra because meeting venue fit be risk. That “hide under table” feeling? Every guy knows it. Video call before meetup is now basic survival skill, not paranoia.

4. *Working class ladies doubling as HK*
Salary ₦150k in Lagos cannot carry rent + hair + iPhone + Uber. So “9–5 + 5–9” is real. Many have boyfriend wey be “love,” and clients wey be “business.” Harsh, but that’s the economics. The “reasonable ones far away” part? That’s geography. Lagos is huge. Ajah to Ikorodu is long-distance relationship.

*So is online dating completely useless? No. But your strategy was wrong.*

You went in like supermarket: “I don set filter, make I pick wife in 3 days.” Bros, even Shoprite no dey sell wife.

*Here’s what actually works for guys who eventually found decent women online:*

1. *Change platform + change expectation*
Badoo/Tinder = hookup HQ. If you want relationship, try Hinge, FB Dating, or even Twitter/X, LinkedIn. Smaller pool, but higher “relationship intent.” Better to have 10 serious chats than 200 “urgent 2k” DMs.

2. *Your bio is filtering wrong*
If your pics dey show car, hotel, chain, you’re attracting hustlers. If bio says “God fearing, looking for wife” you attract scammers who mirror that. Use normal pics: you + dog, you + friends, you working. Bio: “Lagos. I like football, amala, and long walks with no billing. If you hate dishonesty, we fit vibe.” You’ll repel 90% of HK, keep 10% real.

3. *Move offline FAST, but verify first*
1 day chat → 5 min voice note → 2 min video call → day meetup in public place. Anyone who refuses video call = catfish or married. Anyone who says “come my house day 1” = either HK or kidnap setup. Both na L.

4. *Pay attention to effort, not beauty*
The fine girl wey dey double-text, ask about your day, and no mention money in week 1? That’s the unicorn. The 10/10 wey say “wyd” then “urgent 2k” in same breath? That’s the 99%. Dating is filtering, not collecting.

5. *Adjust age range + location*
22–28 in Lagos = highest HK density. Try 26–32, Yaba/Surulere/Mainland. Many career women there, less “Lekki baddie” pressure. Or expand to IB, Abeokuta if you fit do distance. Love no dey only for Island.

*Hard truths you need to accept:*

1. *Apps reflect society* – If 60% of Nigerian youth are unemployed/underemployed, dating pool go reflect that. It’s not “girls are bad,” it’s “people are broke.” Guys do the same – “yahoo boy” bio, fake lifestyle.
2. *You are the prize too* – If you’re a decent guy with ₦2k to your name, no criminal record, and job, you’re top 20% already. Act like it. Stop chasing every like. The moment you stop sounding desperate, the HK dem go waka.
3. *Offline still wins* – Church, work, friend’s weddings, volunteering, gym. Ratio of “wife material” to “billing machine” is 10x better offline. Tech is tool, not savior.

*So wetin you go do now?*

1. *Take 30 days break* – You’re jaded. Badoo go make you hate women wey you never meet. Reset.
2. *Define “nice lady” clearly* – Not “fine + Ikoyi.” But: “Has job or skill, no kids or 1 max, lives Mainland, values honesty, we fit gist without money for 2 weeks.” If you don’t know what you want, app go give you what’s available.
3. *Try new hunting ground* – Join mixers, Twitter spaces, alumni groups. Tell friends “I’m seriously looking.” 80% of marriages still come from referrals, not swipes.
4. *If you must stay online* – Pay for Hinge Premium, set deal-breakers: “Has kids: No,” “Smokes: No,” “Looking for: Long-term.” Then be patient. Quality takes 3–6 months, not 3 days.

*Last word:*
Your post is not “bitter.” It’s accurate. Online dating in Nigeria is 20% dating, 80% economic survival simulation. But saying “no way” means you let the HK dem win. There _are_ homely ladies there – nurses doing night shift, teachers, small business owners. They just no dey loud, and they ghost fast when they smell desperation or billing.

Hold your peace, tighten your filter, lower your timeline. Wife no dey Amazon Prime – no 3-day delivery.

*“Men wey put woman for house” – real talk from experience wey I don see/hear from brothers.*

First, “put woman for house” no be small thing. You’ve gone from single to “Oga landlord + therapist + provider + roommate” overnight. The experience fit sweet, fit stress. Depends on the woman, depends on YOU.

*Wetin men dey experience – the real gist*

1. *Bills become your middle name*
NEPA, food, hair, data, “babe I need small 5k” – all now na standing order. If you dey on ₦200k salary and she no work, you go feel am by week 2. Love no dey pay DSTV.
2. *Privacy don die*
Your bachelor pad wey you fit waka with boxers? Gone. Your phone, your guys, your FIFA time – everything now get “permission settings.” Some women cool, some go police your soul.
3. *Sex dey plenty first, then…*
Month 1–3: Everyday na Valentine. Month 6: “I dey tired,” “My head dey pain me.” Not because she bad. Familiarity + stress + no more chase = frequency drop. Normal, but shocks men.
4. *You see her REAL character*
Dating na trailer. Cohabitation na full movie. How she handles anger, mess, money, your mother – all go show. Some men marry after, some run.
5. *Peace or War – no middle*
Good woman: House dey smell good, food ready, you dey reason better, your money even last.
Wrong woman: Every day na court case. You go start to dey late for office just to avoid house.

*Advice for single men before we carry woman enter house*

*1. Do 6-month “audition” first*
No move in after 2 months of butterflies. Do weekends, then 1 week straight, then holidays. See her vex, see her broke, see her on period with no makeup. If you still like her, proceed.

*2. Money talk BEFORE keys*
Who pays what? 50/50? You 100%? She cook you pay? If you earn ₦300k and she earns 0, saying “we go manage” is how resentment starts. Agree on numbers when love still dey sweet.

*3. Test her under stress*
Lose your job for 1 month [even as prank] or say “business no pay.” Woman wey be wife material go plan with you. Woman wey be liability go package and go. Better know now.

*4. Her family na your new in-laws*
You put woman for house = you don marry her mama spiritually. If her mama dey call her 10 times/day for billing, your house don turn branch office. Check the family pattern.

*5. Keep YOUR money + YOUR space*
Joint account? No. Joint apartment? Yes. Keep one bank account she no know about. Keep one chair for your room wey na only you sit. Total merge = total wahala when e scatter.

*6. If she no fit stay with her friends, she no go stay with you*
Ask her: “How long you don live with roommate?” If she dey fight everybody, na you be next. Cohabitation na skill. Some babes no get am.

*7. Sex go reduce – prepare your mind*
Don’t move her in just for 24/7 sex. Move her in because you want partnership. If not, month 4 you go dey look outside and call yourself “dog” when you’re just human.

*8. Exit plan dey important*
As you get key to enter, get understanding of how to comot. “Babe, if this no work, we go separate as adults.” Sounds harsh, but men wey no talk am dey pay 6 months rent for ghost.

*Red flags wey men talk say make dem regret*

1. *Entitled from day 1* – “You’re the man, you must provide.” No effort, no contribution, just billing.
2. *No boundaries with phone* – She dey scroll your WhatsApp while you dey shit. Next level na tracking app.
3. *Dirty/hygiene wahala* – You discover she no dey flush, or house dey smell but she fine outside. Cohabitation go expose am.
4. *Zero peace* – Every small thing na malice 3 days. You go start to hate your own house.
5. *She no get source* – No job, no skill, no plan. You don become daddy + boyfriend + government.

*Green flags wey make men say “I go marry am”*

1. *She dey add, not just take* – She cooks, she cleans, OR she pays a bill, OR she dey support your hustle. Energy dey balance.
2. *You still get peace* – You fit watch ball, see guys, no drama. House na rest, not ring.
3. *She covers you when you short* – Month wey salary delay, she sort food no make noise. That’s partner energy.
4. *Fights end same day* – Una go quarrel, but una go sleep same bed. No 1-week malice.

*Last word:*
Putting woman for house no be achievement. Putting _right_ woman for house na upgrade. Wrong one na subscription to premium stress.

Single men: Don’t use cohabitation to test if you like her. _Like her first_, then use cohabitation to test if una fit live together.

And abeg, if you’re earning ₦200k and thinking of carrying slay queen wey her wig alone na 150k, don’t ask “what’s your experience?” You already know the ending.

spiceadole:
Men do also have alternatives.

We have read on this platform of men saying they are dating A, B or C at the very SAME TIME. And seeking advice on who to marry.

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That’s really disturbing and serious.

*What you described is an attempted sexual offense against a minor.* In Nigeria, luring or attempting to engage a child under 18 in sexual activity is a crime under the Child Rights Act and Criminal Code.

*If you or the person who recorded this are safe, here’s what should happen right now:*

1. *Preserve the video* – Don’t delete it. Save a copy. It’s key evidence.
2. *Report immediately:*
- *Police*: Call the Gender Unit or nearest police station. Lagos: 0803 433 3333, Abuja FCT: 0806 158 1938. Or 112/199 emergency.
- *NAPTIP*: 0703 0000 203, 627, or *627# shortcode. They handle child exploitation cases.
- *Lagos DSVA*: 0800 033 3333 if in Lagos. Other states have similar agencies.
3. *Don’t confront the man yourself* – It could put you or the girl at risk, and compromise evidence. Let authorities handle it.
4. *Check on the girl* – If you know her/her family, make sure she’s safe and hasn’t gone with him. If you don’t, give police the location/time so they can identify her.

*Important legal note:* Nigeria’s law is clear – anyone above 18 who tries to lure a child under 18 for sexual purposes has committed an offense, even if nothing physical happened yet. The pretense of “buying cocoa” to get her into a room counts as grooming/luring.

*If you’re the one who saw this:* You did the right thing by recording and raising alarm. Many cases get missed because people stay silent. Reporting could prevent this from happening to her or another child.

Please don’t share the video publicly with the child’s face visible – that can further victimize her. Share only with authorities.

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Some just want to have an Open Sexual Relationship

AllBlack:
just because that is the only thing you ask for doesn't make it become what every man requests for. get a life

Thanks. But tell us other things you ask for.

*What the Lokoja High Court just did: ₦1B judgment against Natasha for defamation*

*The ruling, plain English*

1. *Who won:* Yahaya Bello, ex-Kogi governor.
2. *Who lost:* Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
3. *Why:* On Nov 4, 2022, she went on Arise TV ‘The Morning Show’ and called Bello a “murderer, killer, perpetrator of evil acts, and a terror to Kogi State.”
4. *Court says:* Justice A. S. Ibrahim ruled those words were defamatory, had no justification, and entered judgment for Bello.
5. *Penalty:*
- ₦1,000,000,000 damages to be paid to Bello.
- Perpetual injunction: Natasha, her agents or associates can’t repeat those statements on TV/radio again.

*Legal steps that happened before judgment*

1. *Jurisdiction fight:* Natasha’s lawyer Johnson Usman SAN argued Kogi High Court had no power, said it was “abuse of court process.”
2. *Bello’s team replied:* Friday Ekpa said no other case in FCT High Court was against Bello personally.
3. *High Court said:* “We have jurisdiction.”
4. *Natasha appealed to Court of Appeal:* CA/ABJ/CV/626/2024.
5. *Appeal Court dismissed it:* Said appeal lacked merit. Kogi High Court could hear it.
6. *Case proceeded, judgment entered April 23, 2026.*

*What this means legally*

1. *Preponderance of evidence standard:* Civil case. Bello didn’t need to prove “beyond reasonable doubt.” Just needed to show it was more likely than not that her words were defamatory and false. Court agreed.
2. *₦1B is massive:* Defamation awards in Nigeria are usually millions, not billions. Court must have seen serious reputational harm + no evidence from Natasha to back the “murderer” claim.
3. *Perpetual injunction:* If she calls him that on TV again, she’ll be in contempt of court. That’s jail or more fines.
4. *It’s not final yet:* Natasha can still appeal the _judgment_ itself to Court of Appeal, then Supreme Court. This only finished the jurisdiction appeal. Main appeal can follow.

*Political context you can’t ignore*

Natasha vs Bello is old beef. She ran for Senate under PDP, Bello was APC governor. She’s accused him of violence during Kogi elections before. He’s sued her multiple times. This ₦1B is the first big win for him.

Calling a sitting/ex-governor a “murderer” on national TV without court convictions to back it = textbook defamation risk. Truth is a defense, but you need evidence admissible in court. “Everybody knows” isn’t evidence.

*What happens next*

1. *Natasha’s options:* Pay ₦1B, appeal and ask for stay of execution, or negotiate settlement. Appeals can take 2–4 years.
2. *Enforcement:* If she doesn’t pay or appeal, Bello can start enforcement – seize accounts, assets.
3. *Appeal odds:* She’d have to prove either the words weren’t defamatory, or they were true, or covered by privilege. Hard fight.
4. *Chilling effect:* Politicians will think twice before dropping “killer” on TV without receipts.

*Bottom line:* Court says political talk has limits. You can criticize, but “murderer” needs proof in court, not just Arise TV. ₦1B is the price tag Kogi High Court put on that line.

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Mayowa, Roby Ekpo 's ex vvife is suing him for defamation. He's been directed to remove all the posts from his socials and apologise publicly on Honest bunch podcast, where the interview happened or pay ₦100 million .

I love this ! Do you know why?
Vvomen are teaching men how the game is played. How many of these vīñdictive vvomen who go from podcast to podcast, t@rnishing their ex's name have ever been sued by these men they dr@g ?

When a vvoman is on her " divorce tour," or creating contents with her divorce...do you know what vvomen respond to those who are concerned about the d@mages she is doing to the man's image? ---leave her, she is telling her story, it's her truth. Leave her alone!

Roby had "told his own story," but he is getting SUED for it because Mayowa knows he is vveak man. She has gotten away with so much that she knows the kind of $imp that Roby is.

Roby is not a man at all. Mayowa knows he's a mumu man, she has lived with him, knows his vveakness, understands that he can be pushed around, that's why she is threatening him to cease fire.

There's truly no happy ending for $imps. Lol
Even as she has moved on with another man, she still dey show Roby, shege. The irony is that the $imp that she is currently married to, will think that his case will be different.

$imps always hide behind their nonchalant approach and cowardice behind "maturity." Oga, it's not maturity, it's f00lishness.

If your vvoman does not think twice before executing anything because she knows if she hits and misses, it's not going to end well for her, Oga you're a not a man.
Don't be the nice man, be the man that loves with his sense intact.

That's why on this my page, if you in$vlt me, I'll in$vlt you back. You can't gaslight me with that "see who is telling vvomen to be soft but she can't be soft too," ..you can as well run faeces on my face because I teach vvomen to be soft.

Mayowa has my support, let her teach the $imp some valuable life lessons. Someone should help us check whether Roby was raised by a $ingle m0ther .

Lady, keep acting!

Should a lady who is no longer a virgin, still wear white, on her wedding day.?

spiceadole:
Definitely not.. that's why some ladies reject marriage proposal. They do not want that particular relationship to lead to marriage.

Because they have alternatives on the side.

Thanks for commenting but you missed the point.

single ladies, must every relationship be about marriage?

single ladies, must every relationship be about marriage?

single ladies, must every relationship be about marriage?

single ladies, must every relationship be about marriage?

single ladies, must every relationship be about marriage?