Man Gets Caught After Trying To Sell Stolen iPhone 14 for ₦150,000

A viral TikTok video has revealed the story of a Nigerian man who allegedly purchased a stolen iPhone 14 for just ₦20,000 from a mallam (street vendor) and attempted to sell it for ₦150,000.

In the video, the man shares his version of events, explaining that after buying the phone, he took it to the market in hopes of making a profit. He initially set his price at ₦150,000, but the buyer managed to negotiate it down to ₦110,000.

However, when the buyer inquired about the phone’s origin, the man admitted to fabricating a story about its source, eventually revealing the truth.

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In other news, A Nigerian university lecturer has taken part in the #30DaysRantChallenge under President Tinubu’s administration, sharing the difficulties he faces at work following the purchase of an old-model car.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the lecturer recounted his experience, shedding light on the challenges he encounters as a government employee. He revealed that after buying a 2004/2005 Toyota Corolla—a well-maintained but older model—his colleagues and senior lecturers began to speculate about how he was able to afford it.

Many assumed that even with years of savings, his salary would not be enough to purchase such a vehicle. The lecturer’s post highlighted the workplace challenges that come with being a government employee, including the constant judgment and assumptions based on his financial choices.

He wrote:

“I work for the government as a lecturer in a federal university.”

“Two years ago, I bought a car—a 2004/2005 model Corolla. It’s an old car, but it’s quite convenient. The previous owner maintained it well, and it has a good body.”

“When I took the car to school, it triggered discussions, particularly about how I could afford it.”

“Senior colleagues began to question how I raised the money. At the time, I was a project coordinator, and many assumed I must have collected money from students to buy the vehicle.”

“There was this belief that, as a young lecturer in a federal university, I shouldn’t be able to afford even an old model car because our salaries clearly do not support such expenses—even if saved for a year or two.”

“Eventually, I lost my position as project coordinator.”

He further explained that while he saved for two years to purchase the car, he still needed help to make the full payment.

“Even after saving for two years, I didn’t have enough. I had to borrow from a colleague, and my mother contributed money from a thrift savings scheme to help me complete the payment.”

The lecturer also shared how the rising cost of fuel has impacted many of his colleagues, including senior staff members.

“Now, with the hike in fuel prices, my colleagues—even senior ones—wait at the school junction daily, hoping for a ride to campus.”

He ended by emphasizing the tough economic reality:

“By the time you fuel your car with our salary, there’s barely anything left for food or family expenses for the month.”