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Toronto Police Arrest Nigerian Woman for Threatening Yoruba, Benin Nationals
In Toronto, Canada, police have detained Amaka Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman who recently made headlines for threatening to harm Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin heritage in a viral video. The arrest occurred on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
According to the police statement, Sunnberger faces charges of making threats and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at 2201 Finch Avenue West on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 107.
The authorities are treating this case as a potential hate crime. The video’s inflammatory remarks have provoked widespread outrage, leading the Nigerian House of Representatives to formally request her prosecution.
Nigerian lawmakers have reached out to the Canadian government, urging them to pursue legal action against Sunnberger for inciting violence and potentially committing acts of genocide against the Yoruba and Benin communities.
Additionally, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has submitted a petition to Brampton Mayor Honourable Patrick Brown, seeking support for the prosecution and emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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