Glimpsetv: A young lady has shared her unfortunate experience of being scammed by someone she met on Tinder. The story highlights how trust and excitement can be manipulated by online predators.
It all started in 2021 when she matched with a man named Jude on Tinder. Their conversations were great, and they quickly transitioned to chatting on WhatsApp. Jude claimed he was based in the UK and mentioned he would be visiting Nigeria for Christmas. He even offered to bring her gifts and asked what she would like. She requested a bag and a dress, and Jude promised to deliver.
A few days later, he told her he had already shipped the items, even sending her a tracking link. To her surprise, the package seemed much more elaborate than she expected. Along with the bag and dress, the tracking information showed an iPhone 11 Pro Max, shoes, perfume, chocolates, and more. Jude explained that the package had been shipped to Abuja instead of Lagos, so she needed to arrange home delivery herself.
She called the courier service and opted for delivery by road, paying ₦12,500. However, things quickly became suspicious. The courier called back, claiming the package couldn't pass through the scanner due to its contents. Jude then revealed that he had placed £200 in cash in the package for her expenses—but also included some "drugs." Alarmed but still trusting him, she paid an additional ₦35,000 to "settle" the situation.
The next day, a supposed delivery rider contacted her, saying he was on his way with her package. Hours passed, and when she called him, he claimed the police had stopped him, searched the package, and confiscated it after finding drugs. The rider demanded more money to retrieve the package, claiming it was a federal crime.
At this point, the lady became suspicious. She asked for the officer's number and called, but the person on the line demanded ₦250,000 to release the package. Realizing the absurdity of the situation, she reached out to Jude—only to find that he had blocked her.
Reflecting on the incident, she described how the scam unraveled: "This idiot blocked me, and that was when it hit me—I had been scammed!"
Her story serves as a cautionary tale about being cautious with online relationships and transactions. Please, let’s all be careful out thereof.
emkz: We didn't see or hear or read from Peter Obi how exactly his life was threatened.
Without investigating or asking Peter Obi for more details, his followers have gone to town with the claim that his life was threatened.
How was his life and that of his family threatened?
He asked if he "crossed the line". Crossed the line means going beyond what is proper and unacceptable. So what is the issue?
To Peter Obi and his rudderless horde, it is fine that Peter Obi can criticize, but Peter Obi must never be criticized because he is a political saint abive probity. Who exactly is authoritarian here?
The criticism by Peter Obi and his followers represent the truth. But those who criticize Peter Obi have been paid or want to be paid. What level of idiotic thinking is that?
Peter Obi is obviously a sensitive person. He feels the pinch whenever him or his records are scrutinized. If he is so proud of his records, why does he try to deflect?
Peter Obi, you are a public figure. You are quick to stitch needless twitter threads and grant aimless press conferences. Whatever you say will be reviewed and criticized by the public. Everyone is not a follower who follows you blindly and accept everything you say without putting it to the test of scrutiny and intelligence. It comes with the responsibility you took as the acclaimed leader of the opposition. If you can't bear the heat, leave the kitchen.
By the way, Kenneth Okonkwo, one of your former staunch supporters asked you to step aside, because he doesn't believe in you again. We want you to continue to speak to hold the government to account. But do so intelligently. Think things carefully and involve subject-matter experts to guide your submissions so that it would be difficult to attack you. If you can't do it, delegate it. Because you are a micromanager, you feel you can do everything yourself. You can't.
Stop doing things to please a thoughtless mob. Even if you do not become president, give the country quality and intelligent opposition. Finally, develop a thick skin to attacks. The more you prove the attacks are getting to you, the more they shall be deployed to distract you. Be strong. The APC National Publicity Secretary should not be able to rile you up to expose your weaknesses. You also do not need to speak on everything.
In all these, where is Datti Baba Ahmed?
It is only one of the Idiots who collects minimum wage to post nonsense online that will have time to write this epistle on something not concerning him. Atleast you now have proof to present to your paymasters
Can they bring out 10 big aircrafts in Abuja and declare free visa flights to Australia and just 1 aircraft in Canberra and declare free visa flights to Nigeria let's test something
[quote author=God1000 post=133396641][/quote]In justice it is better to let a thousand Guilty go free than convict one innocent soul. It is obvious that the case against this young man is never conclusively proved before sentencing him so it is better he is let go. I'm sure even if he is guilty, the second chance given him to life will change him. By the way why will a heartless judge convict someone to death for this minor crime, meanwhile same judge will let go of a thief that stole one billion public fund
Gistmedia10: In a viral birthday moment that has sparked mixed reactions, a young Nigerian man, believed to be under 25, was seen lavishly spraying bundles of Naira notes on his girlfriend during her birthday celebration. In a clip making the rounds on social media, the girl's mother was seen jubilantly packing the money, drawing widespread criticism online.
Netizens were quick to question the source of the wealth, with one commenting: "Where does he work? What is his tax clearance status? Can we see his payroll records? How did he come across the money he's splashing around? @officialEFCC, it’s time to sanitize the country!"
Another user expressed disappointment in the mother’s actions: "Instead of the mother to ask questions, she’s busy jubilating... If anything bad happens to her daughter now, God forbid, they will come here and start shouting that Nigeria happened to her!"
Many questioned the priorities and moral standards of the family, with one commenter stating: "Wetin poverty dey cause... see the mom of the little girl picking money without doing the needful."
This incident has reignited conversations around the unchecked flaunting of wealth by young Nigerians, the potential involvement of cybercrime, and the responsibilities of parents in ensuring their children’s safety and wellbeing.
Government based on 100% lies and propaganda, never a single truth. Never in the write up is there a place where Germany said it will invest a dime in Nigeria except where it is said that Germany has 1 billion Euro set aside for renewal Energy of which even one Euro may never reach Nigeria
emkz: It is time we all begin to condemn the weaponization of protests by Omoyele Sowore.
We must not sit idly and be selective when it comes to issues bordering on national security.
Mr Dele Farotimi not only made some damning allegations against Afe Babalola SAN in a book, he also made same in a press conference.
According to Afe Babalola's petition against Dele Farotimi, he petitioned that Dele Farotimi alleged as follows:
What has been established?
1. Dele Farotimi himself admitted there was a bench warrant issued against him to appear in Ekiti State to answer to the summons. wWhy didn't he honour the invitations? He claimed he committed the crime in Lagos and saw no reason to be called to Ekiti. Which law school did he even attend?
2. Instead of attending to the warrants, Dele Farotimi rushed to do a press conference to make claims that Afe Babalola was using the judiciary to bully him. No one questioned his accusations; they just believed him, because in their eyes, he could do no wrong.
3. If there is a bench warrant, how is it illegal? Can it be vacated? How? If yes, why didn't he seek a superior court order to vacate it?
4. Sahara Reporters and People's Gazette are being used to villify Afe Babalola to the effect that they even lied that King's College was considering their relationship with Afe Babalola. I think they should be added to the law suit.
5. Some people do not understand that human rights activism is not a license to bully those they don't like. Many of the latter-day human rights so-called activists are using their voice to terrorize and destroy others. There must be accountability for things said.
6. Atiku Abubakar desperately tried, but failed to effectively condemn President Bola Tinubu for the arrest of Farotimi. His vituperations failed when it was established that both Farotimi and Babalola supported the same candidate, and Babalola is not particularly fond of Tinubu. The candidate both legal pugilists supported took sides with one of them quickly because the mob supporting him took that side.
What we see is that there is unjustified anger by a certain mob against Afe Babalola, which we consider unfair. Dele Farotimi made some allegations against Afe Babalola and the Supreme Court as well as Justices of the Supreme Court, including Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour. It is incumbent upon Dele Farotimi to prove those allegations so that if anyone is corrupting our Supreme Court, the person is identified and EFCC steps in, and all judges involved are punished. Otherwise, let the law be applied on such if a case of defamation is established. It is also a matter that borders on national security if our Supreme Court is said to be corruptible and corrupted. If justices were compromised, the sensible thing to do would be to submit a petition to the NJC. If that was not done, then it amounts to malice to rush to write a book without substantiating such accusations. I urge the DSS to invite Dele Farotimi to come and give explanations on what he knows about corruption in the judiciary.
As for Afe Bababola, do not bow to the pressure of the mob. The name you have built for yourself and your children is being rubbished. Deploy every legal arsenal you have to ensure that Dele Farotimi proves everything he accused you of.
I'd also call upon the young ones who join protests senselessly. Omoyele Sowore is a failed politician who uses protests to advance his failed political ambitions. He misled some of our young ones to riots last August. Remember that some of them died. Has he visited their families? Do not allow yourself to be a weapon in the hands of a failed revolution monger, please.
For you to sit down and write this epistle on a case that doesn't really involve you, it is obvious you are one of the nuisance paid to push the case of Mr Corrupt Legal luminnary online
A typical Nigerian royalty goes like this Self Family Friends Tribe Religion 2nd passport like US, UK Nigeria. Reason why the Idea of a united country called Nigeria is just a charade
Please my kitchen is infested with cockroach on a high level. I have used insecticide to spray, it's not working. I bought otapiapia (local strong chemical) still not working.
I have wasted money to buy whatever they advertise but no way, I'm scared because I don't want to eat cockroaches someday, they are everywhere in my kitchen, you dare not leave anything open else it's gone...
Pls if you have had this experience before, what did you do or use, I need help. They are hiding everywhere... The cupboards, cabinets, any dark area at all, and when no one is at home, they become the landlords.
Pls help
You need to determine the source first. One time we had such issue in my compound was puzzled because everywhere is always neat and I've taken time to clean up everywhere and fumigate yet it persists , till I found that the source was the soakaway in the compound , the cockroahes comes out through the WC, I went bought enough insectides and flush it down through some of the toilets and that was the end.
Dangote's monopoly on cement has never helped an average Nigerian to build house even when Govt banned importation of cement, rather it became more difficult. Now same shylock wants monopoly on domestic fuel consumption, telling us importers are importing inferior ones that is why they are cheaper. Which kind dubious story is that? We have been using the inferior fuel for ages without issue, nobody is complaining. If the shylock can't sell the fuel he refined in Nigeria cheaper than imported ones, they should allow the importers import fuel, let the useless refinery close down. We are tired of the Shylock answering richest African on top of the pains of his country men
ebubeson: While you are given various sermons and messages in church, do you still receive messages on the coming of Christ?
Most have come to realise the story is just what it is, "A story". Most of them have become realistic, getting a good story to make Magas drop their hard earned money while the pastors enjoys the 1st,2nd and even 3rd coming while still alive.
Draggun: If you believe this Coffin is worth #130m, put your two hands on your empty skull and pray for sense to locate you.
. If you understand luxury, you will know it is all about overpriced piece of shit. It doesn't have to have anything unique about it. Just learn how to psyche the people and they will buy into it
Is it not the man rumours have been flying before now that Dave Umahi wants to foist on Unizik ahead of all other better qualified Candidates not minding he is lacking in some experience and qualifications . Tinubu and his Gang of Criminals want to criminalise every aspect of our lives. Even education
Na the people wey dey get contract to fix those towers dey vandalise the towers. Nobody should tell me otherwise. Fear can never allow an average electrical person to go near those towers
MadPolitician: He was rude Sitting in his car and telling a vip to come to his car to collect his goods is not how you run such errands.
Lets say some home truths here
If you can not stand a vip and you cant tolerate their shenanigans, dont get yourself into a business that will involve the vips. Simple
Only that the man violated his right by slapping him but that Guy is too rude to be in the service industry. It is not even about been a VIP, Bolt send is different from ordinary Bolt because in the 1st scenario you are doing a courier work, most times you are supposed to come down from the car to pick or deliver your package by hand.. It is part of the courtesy of the Job.
US that is holding the drug Lord of a President with the strongest of chains. There was no negotiations, it was just a cough, the drug Lord ask his dogs to released the guy with immediate effect.
Jesus paid tax to teach the disciples to do the needful but these scammers will be preaching only the thing that will collect from everyone else into their pockets but anything teaching about removing from their pockets must be hidden
The secret is useless to Pepsi that is why they blew the whistle . It can only be useful to a start up. Pepsi can't start producing products tasting like Coca-Cola.