A 69-year-old man has revealed how he lost £85,000 from his life savings after becoming involved in an online relationship with a woman he believed was his girlfriend.

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Rodrick Lodge said he was left financially devastated after what he believed was a genuine relationship with a Kenyan woman eventually turned out to be a scam.

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Rodrick first met his Kenyan girlfriend, “Mary,” while working in Nairobi in 2020, following the death of his wife of 25 years, Pauline.

He said: “I’ve known her since 2020 and I thought she was a friend.

“I even helped her out with a bit of money over the years, paid for car repairs, things like that. Looking back I now realise it was so bizarre. Last summer Mary told me she had a friend, Anita, who lived in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi. She put me in touch with her.

“We started exchanging messages on Viber. She told me she was MD of a beauty company and had 30 employees. She sounded successful, she said she was having a house built in Voi, about 200 miles from Nairobi.”

As their communication continued, Rodrick said the woman told him she was building a house and sent him numerous photographs, including intimate images which he said he no longer has.

Although they initially remained friends, Rodrick eventually developed feelings for her and the relationship progressed. He said he later decided that he wanted to marry her.

Rodrick claimed that he paid a dowry and also agreed to cover expenses for a house he believed she was building.

However, despite the length of their relationship, Rodrick said they never met in person. He also claimed they never spoke over the phone, adding that whenever he tried to arrange a meeting, she would give him different excuses.

“She was sending pictures of solar panels and water pumps. I thought it was going well. Then, in November, she told me she had to go to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to market her products. She said there were cash flow problems and the business didn’t have enough money. So I paid for that too. She’d send pictures of her and her friends in Kigali [capital of Rwanda], it looked like she was doing well.”

Rodrick said he continued sending money despite the repeated excuses and delays, only becoming suspicious after another request for financial assistance.

“She was always putting things off, making excuses. I realise now I was such a fool. I should have stopped it there and then. In May she said her dad was in a particular hospital and she needed help with the bills. But when we checked, there was no one with his name there. That finished it.”

After making inquiries about the hospital, Rodrick said he began to believe that the person he had been communicating with may not have been who he thought she was.

“I doubt that Anita even exists. I’ve no idea who I’ve been communicating with. I’m in such a mess. My bank accounts have been frozen because I’ve gone overdrawn, I can’t get access to my pensions and I’ve got nowhere to live. I’ve been a giving person all my life and I aimed to retire to Kenya and marry Anita.

“I’ve been so stupid. She never existed. It was a creation. I’m totally lost. I have zero cash and am relying on a couple of friends. I’m going to be a poor man for a long time. It was all a scam, I realise that now. I have no family, no kids that can help me. It’s over for me.”

Rodrick said the experience has left him without access to his savings and pensions and with nowhere to live, leaving him dependent on friends as he tries to recover from the financial loss

A man has taken to social media to share his shocking experience after discovering that someone had been buried inside the living room of the house he rented.

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The man, identified on X as Themrbachelor, revealed that he had rented the property without knowing that a burial site was located inside the living room.

According to him, he only discovered the situation after his landlord arrived at the apartment and informed him that the family wanted to relocate the remains of their deceased relative.

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He explained that the landlord told him the person buried there was their late brother, who was also the landlord’s father.

The man said he was surprised by the revelation because he had no idea that human remains had been buried inside the apartment when he rented the property.

He added that the family informed him that they wanted to move the remains to another location.

Sharing his experience on X, he expressed his shock over discovering that the place he had been living in had previously been used as a burial ground.

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Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, “Show Ya Sef,” after making it through a competition that began with 24 housemates.

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The grand finale took place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with Temi eventually taking the top spot ahead of the other finalists.

Aikou finished as the first runner-up, while Sheba emerged as the second runner-up. Temi secured 25.87% of the total votes, while Aikou recorded 23.68% and Sheba received 9.80%.

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With her victory, Temi Nkem will take home the ₦160 million grand prize package.

The prize package includes ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and additional sponsored prizes. The cash component was adjusted from the initially announced ₦100 million after ₦10 million was allocated to the season’s Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.

Temi was among the final housemates who battled for the crown after weeks of nominations, evictions, tasks, twists and other challenges inside the Big Brother Naija house.

The Season 11 finalists were Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem and Tram, while Keivo had earlier been removed from the competition following his disqualification.

Temi’s victory makes her the fifth female winner in Big Brother Naija history.

The Season 11 finale brought 70 days of competition to an end as Temi Nkem was crowned the latest winner of the Nigerian reality television show.

Nigerian prophetess Sommy has questioned how many of the Christians who criticised her recently will make heaven after she came under criticism over her teachings.

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Speaking during a church program, the prophetess said she was surprised that much of the criticism came from fellow Christians, while traditionalists and native doctors did not attack her.

She used the situation to question the spiritual standing of those who criticised her and wondered how many of them would eventually make heaven.

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She said:

“The way they dragged me this last week that passed, I asked myself, out of all these people that dragged me, how many are going to heaven? Because Ezewanyi did not drag me, native doctors did not drag me, it is Christians, people that come to church and carry Bible,” she said.

Sommy also expressed a desire for people to understand what she described as the reality of hell-fire rather than attacking preachers who speak about holiness and righteousness.

“I wish that God will just tell me one day, woman of God, do a general movie day so that people will see what hell-fire looks like and stop attacking preachers of holiness and righteousness,” 

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The way they dragged me this last week, I wish that God can do a Movie day for rhe whole world so that people can see what hell f!re looks like and stop att@cking Preachers of holiness and righteousness

-Prophetess Sommy pic.twitter.com/TAXIwVtBCR

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 4, 2026

South African woman Zukiswa Joyi has taken to social media to celebrate after getting married at the age of 37, revealing that she remained a virgin until marriage.

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According to Zukiswa, reaching the point of marriage while maintaining her virginity was only possible through the Spirit of God.

The South African woman expressed gratitude as she celebrated the new chapter of her life and shared her testimony with her followers.

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She described the journey as one that was made possible by her faith and the Spirit of God.

Celebrating,s he wrote: “Hitched for life💍

Jesus has done this🙏

Answered Prayer

He truly Honors those who honor him

The wait was all worth it 

I felt weary, but he strengthened me 

Got married a virgin at the age of 37, it’s only possible because of the Spirit of God , but it’s possible 

Virginity is possible, purity is possible 

We don’t have to accept the Lie of the enemy 

The same grace that restores one when they fall is the same grace that can redeem one from falling 

Lord we are grateful 🙏❤️💍

#OfficiallyMrsJili

#OfficiallyAWife”

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Maryam Kenechi, the elder sister of Enugu event planner Ugwu Chinyere Susan Rosemary, has spoken publicly following the death of her sister and appealed to Nigerians to support the family in seeking justice.

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Chinyere, popularly known as It Chinny Susan Rosemary or ITCHINNYS Event Planner, was the woman whose remains were reportedly discovered inside a toilet at an apartment in Enugu.

Previous reports said a man identified in connection with the case was arrested after neighbours confronted him following the discovery of the body. Police subsequently began investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

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In the video that circulated online, the man was questioned about what happened to the woman. He reportedly gave an account linking the incident to HIV.

However, Chinyere’s sister has now questioned that account and urged the public not to treat it as the complete explanation until investigators establish the facts.

In a lengthy statement shared on October 1, 2026, Maryam introduced herself as Mrs Ugwu Kenechi Modesta Maryam and described Chinyere as her immediate younger sister.

She wrote:

“GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE AND TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF NIGERIA.

Today, 1st October 2026, I am writing this with a heart that is extremely heavy.

My name is MRS UGWU KENECHI MODESTA MARYAM and I am the immediate elder sister of MISS UGWU CHINYERE SUSAN ROSEMARY, popularly known as It Chinny Susan Rosemary or ITCHINNYS Event Planner.

The young lady whose tragic death has been circulating across social media is my baby sister.

The beautiful young woman you see in this picture was not only beautiful she was a hardworking, ambitious and determined young woman. She was a hustler who worked hard to build a life for herself.

Those who know me and my sisters, those who grew up with us, and those who know our family understand that we were raised to work hard and fend for ourselves . Before this tragedy, our family had no idea that my sister would become known across Nigeria because of such a painful circumstance.

Today, I am coming forward because my sister can no longer speak for herself. I must speak for her.

There have been reports circulating that she was killed because of HIV. As her family, we are questioning that account and asking the appropriate authorities and the public not to assume that this is the complete story until the investigation establishes the facts.

Yesterday, in the presence of the Commissioner of Police, my immediate younger brother, my mother, my father and my aunt, who is also a police officer, I personally witnessed an interview involving the suspect.

What we heard raised even more questions for our family.

According to the account we heard, the suspect initially spoke about using a pestle to attack my sister. However, when questioned about some of the injuries, including injuries to her head and neck, he reportedly gave a different account and mentioned using a machete.

As a family, we need answers.

What exactly happened to my sister?

What caused the injuries on her body?

What happened to her neck and the back of her head?

What was actually used to inflict those injuries?

Why was her body allegedly kept inside a toilet within the apartment?

And what is the explanation for the items reportedly found in the apartment, including a calabash, candles and red cloth/rope?

Where the one of my sister wrist ?

These are not conclusions from me. They are questions that require proper investigation and evidence.

I am deliberately choosing my words because I understand that this matter is now a criminal investigation, and I do not want social media speculation to replace the work of the police, medical professionals and the courts.

But I also cannot remain silent.

My sister was someone’s daughter. She was someone’s sister. She was someone’s friend. She had dreams, plans and a future.

Whatever the circumstances surrounding her death, she deserves to have the truth established.

This experience has also taught me a painful lesson about social media. Before this happened to my family, I understood how quickly information spreads online. But now that it has happened to me personally, I understand even more deeply why people must be careful about believing everything they see or hear online.

I am therefore appealing to the good people of Nigeria, journalists, bloggers, human rights advocates, lawyers, responsible social media users and everyone who believes in justice

Please do not allow my sister’s story to be reduced to an unverified headline.

Please help us demand a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation.

If you have genuine information, evidence, photographs, videos or credible material that may assist the investigation, please preserve it and share it with the family or the appropriate authorities.

We are not asking anyone to take the law into their own hands.

We are asking for truth, due process and justice.

My heart is broken. My parents are devastated. A family has lost a daughter, a sister and a loved one.

Ugwu Chinyere Susan Rosemary you can no longer speak for yourself, but your family will not stop speaking for you, Maryam Kenechi Mama Kuro will not stop

We will continue to seek the truth through the proper channels.

JUSTICE FOR UGWU CHINYERE ROSEMARY SUSAN.

JUSTICE FOR SUZY MONEY 

May God grant my family strength and may the truth prevail.

#JusticeForChinyere

#JusticeForSusanRose

#JusticeforSuzymoney”

Nigerian lady Mary Uzugbo has announced that her wedding, which was scheduled to take place on October 3, will no longer go ahead.

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Mary made the announcement on her Facebook page, where she revealed that she personally cancelled the wedding and other marriage preparations after discovering that the man she was preparing to marry was not the person he claimed to be.

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Sharing her emotional experience with her followers, Mary said she was heartbroken by what she had discovered but noted that she was choosing to stand by her faith and protect her mental health.

She wrote:

“Hi everyone I know you all are preparing for 3rd of October but I cancelled the wedding and all marriage preparation myself because I found out the guy am about to walk down the aisle is not what he claim to be

am heartbroken 💔😭😭😭💔 because I can’t never believe such but it’s well on God I stand and my mental health matters a lot before I loose it”

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes after she performed without wearing a hijab during a livestreamed performance.

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The 29-year-old singer attracted attention in December 2024 after she wore a sleeveless dress while performing and streamed the concert on her YouTube channel.

Under Iran’s laws, women are required to wear headscarves and modest clothing in public spaces. Following the release of the performance, Iranian authorities opened legal proceedings against Ahmadi.

According to reports, prosecutors said the performance violated the country’s legal and cultural regulations after the video received millions of views online.

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In June, a criminal court in Qom reportedly found Ahmadi and eight members of her band and production team guilty of charges including “offending public decency” through the publication of “obscene and indecent material.”

Alongside the 74 lashes sentence, Ahmadi and the other defendants were reportedly banned from audiovisual activities and restricted from leaving the country for two years.

On Friday, the defendants’ appeal was rejected by a higher court without a hearing, according to their lawyers.

One of Ahmadi’s lawyers told the BBC that the defence team believed the performance should not have been treated as a crime.

“In our view, holding the concert was not a crime at all,” the lawyer said.

The lawyer also argued that the court imposed a severe punishment despite other possible penalties being available.

“The Court of Appeal, despite having the option of holding a hearing, did not hold a hearing and upheld the judgment. It appears that the main reason for issuing this judgment was to deter the recurrence of similar events.”

A Nigerian man has caused a stir on social media after publicly announcing that he is looking for a woman who is ready to get married in 2027.

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In a post shared on Facebook, the man made it clear that he is searching for a lady who is prepared to settle down in 2027, stressing that he was serious about his intention.

His announcement quickly attracted reactions from social media users, with many people questioning his plans and financial readiness for marriage.

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Some commenters asked whether he had enough money to take care of a wife and handle household responsibilities, including providing food and other necessities.

Others focused on the timing of his announcement and questioned why he had decided to publicly search for a potential wife through social media.

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Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has officially married Turkish businessman Turhan Mildon in a lavish wedding ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

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According to photos obtained by the New York Post, Habba, 42, tied the knot with Mildon, 29, who serves as the CEO of Miller Holding, a Turkish industrial conglomerate.

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The couple’s wedding ceremony reportedly took place on Saturday, with the reception held in the hotel’s fourth-floor ballroom.

The grand celebration was described as a luxury event, with one source estimating the cost of the wedding at around $10 million.

The ballroom was decorated with hundreds of thousands of fresh flowers from different parts of the world, creating an elaborate setting for the ceremony.

Several figures connected to Trump’s political circle, alongside international guests, were reportedly in attendance.

Habba previously served as former US President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and later briefly served as the acting US attorney for New Jersey.

For her special day, Habba wore three different dresses throughout the wedding celebration.

Her two children, Chloe and Luke, were also seen at the venue before the ceremony, with the young children escorted through the hotel lobby ahead of the lavish event.

Photos from the wedding have since attracted attention online as fans and followers celebrate the couple’s new chapter.

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