A Nigerian man has been arrested after buying drinks worth 10 millions of Naira on credit at a night club, The workers found out he didn’t have a dime in his account (Full Details)

A night of “big man” vibes ended in handcuffs in Lagos after a Nigerian man was arrested for ordering ₦10 million worth of drinks on credit, only for club workers to discover he had no money in his account.

The incident happened late Monday night at an upscale nightclub in Victoria Island. According to management, the man came in with a group, booked a VIP section, and started ordering premium bottles of champagne, whiskey, and cocktails.

By the time the bill was tallied, it stood at about ₦10 million. He reportedly told staff he would “do a transfer later” and asked to run the bill on credit.

But when it was time to pay in the early hours of Tuesday, the story fell apart. “We asked for his account details and tried to confirm payment, but there was not a dime in the account,” a senior staff member said. “No alert, no card, nothing.”

Club security detained him and called officers from the Victoria Island Police Division. He was arrested on suspicion of obtaining goods by false pretence.

A police spokesperson confirmed the arrest: “The suspect ordered drinks worth ₦10 million without any means to pay. Investigation is ongoing and he will be charged to court if found culpable.”

Reports say the friends he came with had already left before staff discovered the issue, leaving him alone to face the bill.

The story blew up on X, TikTok, and Instagram within hours. Many Nigerians called it “soft life gone wrong” and “fake it till you make it, but make it jail.”

“₦10m credit with zero balance? That’s boldness I can’t explain,” one user posted. Others blamed the club for giving that much credit without verifying funds first. “VIP treatment is fine, but confirm first,” another commenter wrote.

The nightclub management said it has now changed its policy. “We usually extend credit to verified regulars. After this, all high-value tabs must have a pre-authorization or deposit,” the manager said. The club also said it will seek to recover the ₦10 million.

Financial experts say the case reflects pressure on young men to project wealth and status, even when they can’t afford it. “Lifestyle debt is real, and it can land you in legal trouble,” a Lagos-based financial coach noted…See More