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Peter Obi Condemns Call for Violence by Nigerian Woman in Canada
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent comments made by a Nigerian woman living in Canada, identified as Amaka Sunnberger. Sunnberger, in a controversial TikTok video, allegedly called for violence and the poisoning of Yoruba and Edo people, sparking widespread outrage.
In response, Obi took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to denounce the statements, emphasizing the importance of national unity.
He stressed that tribalism and hatred should not be allowed to sow division among Nigerians, especially at a time when the country is facing significant challenges that require collective action.
Obi wrote, “I firmly condemn the hateful remarks and actions allegedly made by a Nigerian woman in Canada against fellow Nigerians from different ethnic backgrounds. Comments that foster division have no place in our society.”
He went on to urge Nigerians to focus on common issues rather than allowing themselves to be divided along ethnic lines.
“As Nigerians, we must come together to tackle our shared problems. Let’s not allow hatred or tribalism to create unnecessary rifts among us,” he stated.
The former presidential candidate reiterated his long-standing position against tribal, religious, and political division in the country.
“I have always stood against the polarization of Nigeria, whether it’s through tribalism, religious sentiments, or political partisanship,” he said.
Obi further questioned the usefulness of such divisive rhetoric, asking what benefits it brings to the nation.
“What do we, as a people, gain from tribal or religious discrimination? Does it help solve our pressing health and education challenges? Does it lift our people out of poverty? Does it lower the prices of basic commodities like bread, rice, garri, or yam?” he asked, calling for introspection on how Nigerians approach these sensitive issues.
His remarks serve as a reminder that in times of difficulty, unity and understanding are critical to addressing the challenges that Nigeria faces, rather than allowing ethnic and religious differences to tear the nation apart.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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