In a disturbing turn of events, a prominent Nigerian blogger, Prince Gabriel Okocha—allegedly associated with platforms such as PetBubble and others—has received a threatening email from an individual identifying as Charles Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu. The message, dated April 9th, delivers a clear ultimatum: publicly declare ownership of a blog named Thryt within seven days or face digital consequences.
The email reads more like a blackmail note than a warning. The sender threatens a “wave of attacks” using bot traffic aimed at disrupting all affiliated blogs. With a tone bordering on intimidation, the message warns, “we have the tech and resources to pull that through.” A pointed reference is made to PetBubble, hinting that it may have previously been targeted in a similar cyber offensive.
This threat underlines growing concerns about cyberbullying, online blackmail, and the vulnerabilities faced by content creators in Nigeria and beyond. While the identity and motives of the sender remain unclear, the incident raises critical questions about online safety, digital rights, and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect media practitioners.
In response to this blackmail from the sender, Prince Gabriel Okocha made a response on his Facebook page thus:
This has to be the funniest email I’ll be receiving this week…
First, I am not the owner of thryt, PetBubble, Meco whatever or any of the other blogs mentioned or referred to in this email.
The sender of the email made it look like he once attacked the Pet Bubble of a site mentioned here in a bid to harm me. If this is your blog, at least you know who ruined your life’s efforts now. I think the sender of the email owe you some serious apology or explanations.
Secondly, I have tried thryt in the past when a mentee mentioned them, found them to be fraudulent in terms of stealing some of my traffic and dumped them immediately. Just like Bitly is doing now. I have dumped those ones too.
Thirdly, I ALWAYS post about every website tool, app or new platform I own. If I owned thryt, I won’t be shy to announce that on all my social media pages or those of the Trispark Academy recommending their services. I don’t recommend thryt and have never recommended to anyone.
Lastly you don’t go around sending bots and pulling down people’ s websites without doing your due diligence. You’ll be hurting a lot of innocent people that way.
Prince Gabriel Okocha: A Proven Voice in Nigerian Digital Media
Over the years, Prince Gabriel Okocha has earned a solid reputation as a credible Nigerian pro blogger and digital media strategist. Through consistency, insightful content, and transparent communication, he has built and maintained a loyal following. His platforms are recognized for spotlighting societal issues, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation, contributing meaningfully to online discourse across Nigeria and beyond. His professionalism and refusal to engage in sensationalism have set him apart in a crowded media landscape.
In stark contrast to Okocha’s integrity, the threatening email he received reeks of cowardice and cyberbullying. The sender, hiding behind a keyboard, attempts to intimidate with vague threats of “bot traffic” and references to past incidents—all without any legal or moral basis. This is not only unethical but potentially criminal. Intimidating someone into “confessing” ownership of a blog, and threatening coordinated digital attacks, reflects desperation, insecurity, and a complete disregard for digital rights and free expression.
If the sender has genuine concerns, the proper channels—legal and transparent exist. Cyber threats and digital harassment, however, are a stain on the freedom of the internet and should be called out and prosecuted when necessary.
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