Nigerian Couple Claims $50M Lotto Max Prize After Losing Ticket in Toronto......

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Ecstatic Nigerian couple finally claims $50M Lotto Max prize after months spent searching for lost ticket
Hakeem Nosiru had used duct tape to fasten winning ticket to inside of wife's purse.......

Hakeem  and Abiola Nosiru....with their winning chq

CBC

Toronto
June 2, 2014

A Toronto-area couple endured a roller-coaster ride of emotions when a lottery ticket worth $50 million went missing only to be found and returned by a person at their church.

Hakeem Nosiru won the Jan. 17 Lotto Max draw and was one day away from claiming the money when the ticket, which he duct-taped to the inside of his wife's purse for safekeeping, was missing after they attended church.

That sparked a frantic search of their Brampton home, with garbage bins being upended and their contents picked through piece by piece, an effort that left Nosiru and his wife empty handed and feeling "miserable."

But that despair turned to joy after a fellow member of the congregation discovered the ticket and reunited it with them on April 1 — saying "April fools" — a return made possible because Nosiru signed the ticket with their address.

But the saga wasn't over yet, as Nosiru gave the ticket to Ontario Provincial Police, who were investigating the matter for Ontario Lottery and Gaming to ensure there were no further snags.

Everything checked out and Nosiru and his wife Abiola were beaming for the cameras at the OLG prize centre Monday, telling reporters they were planning on travelling the world and helping out their family.

Abiola Nosiru said that when she realized her husband's winning ticket had disappeared from her purse "I had a fly in my stomach and I couldn't sleep for days. I couldn't eat. I was devastated."

"We just wanted to see the reality. And the reality is right here now," she said, fighting back tears.

She wasn't sure what they'll do for the woman who ended the ticket's exodus, but told her "I just want to say thank you."

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Posted: at 3-06-2014 05:07 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Lucky people.

I bet they wish it hsd not gone to the media. Now Nigerians who suddenly owe their landlord rent will be on their trail. And I wonder - how safe is it for them to visit Naija!

I wish them the best and take care.

Posted: at 3-06-2014 06:38 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Bring back our girls wit d money pls...

Posted: at 3-06-2014 07:01 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Chai, dere ris really God ooooooooh. Congrats my people.

Posted: at 3-06-2014 07:06 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

gud news

Posted: at 3-06-2014 07:40 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

congratulations.

Posted: at 3-06-2014 08:19 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Good News enjoy ur cash

Posted: at 3-06-2014 08:45 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

But no be 50.000 dollar I dey see so?

Posted: at 3-06-2014 10:09 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Thank u?? U must b kidding

Posted: at 3-06-2014 10:28 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Cool

Posted: at 4-06-2014 02:31 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac