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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.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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