- A Nigerian woman identified as Jennifer has been ordered by a magistrate court to pay ₦450,000 in damages after accepting ₦30,000 in transport fare from a man and failing to show up.
- The complainant, Emmanuel, took legal action after she allegedly ghosted him.
- The court found her guilty of deceit and warned that failure to pay could result in a seven-year jail term.
- The case has gone viral, sparking heated debate over the ethics of financial exchanges in romantic contexts.
A viral court case in Nigeria has reignited public debate over the ethics of “transport fare” in romantic relationships. A woman named Jennifer was dragged before a magistrate after allegedly accepting ₦30,000 from a man named Emmanuel to facilitate a visit — and then failing to show up.
According to reports, Emmanuel sent the money expecting to host her, but after receiving the funds, Jennifer cut off communication. Frustrated by the outcome, he filed a lawsuit seeking a refund and damages.
The court sided with Emmanuel, ruling that Jennifer’s actions amounted to deceit. In a surprising twist, the judge ordered her to pay ₦450,000 in damages — a figure far exceeding the original amount — or face a seven-year jail term if she defaults.
The ruling has sparked intense reactions online, with some users applauding the decision as a warning against manipulative behavior, while others argue the punishment is disproportionate and raises questions about consent and expectations in modern dating.
Jennifer has since claimed she never intended to ghost Emmanuel and says she has paid the court-ordered amount. Still, the case continues to trend, with many calling for clearer boundaries and accountability in digital-age relationships.
