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Toronto Police have arrested Amaka Sonnberger, a Nigerian woman, for threatening to poison and kill Yoruba and Edo communities in Canada. Sonnberger, who made the threats online on August 25, 2024, has been charged with uttering threats. The case is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence, and she is set to appear in court on September 2, 2024. The Toronto Police are investigating the matter with possible hate crime charges being considered. The public has been urged to provide further information regarding the case. “On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Toronto Police arrested Amaka Sonnberger, 46, of Toronto. This investigation…

Eniola Bolaji made history by becoming the first African to win a Para-Badminton medal, claiming bronze for Nigeria in the Women’s Singles SL3 category at the Paralympics. On Monday, she secured victory against Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna, winning 2-0 (21-9, 21-9). Despite falling short in the semi-final against China’s Zuxian Xiao, Bolaji’s strong performance brought an end to Nigeria’s recent medal drought following struggles at the Olympic Games and the World U-20 Athletics Championship. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Defence Headquarters has denied claims that bandits in Zamfara State hijacked two armoured vehicles and conducted mass burials for civilians, as well as reports of over 150 citizens being abducted in Sokoto State. Major General Edward Buba clarified that troops intentionally demobilized two armoured vehicles stuck in a swamp to prevent terrorists from using them. He also stated that the mass burial video originated from another African country and that the abduction rumors were fabricated to undermine the military’s success. He said, “In a related development, the attention of DHQ has been drawn to a trending video propagated from…

A recent report by Smart DNA reveals that over 27% of Nigerian men who underwent paternity tests were not the biological fathers of the children they believed to be theirs. This marks a slight increase from 26.12% in the previous year. In all, the statistics showed that most of the children tested were aged 0-five (54.0 per cent), suggesting a preference for early paternity confirmation. Men aged 41+ (45.6 per cent) and 31-40 (37.0 per cent) were most likely to request tests, potentially reflective of economic capabilities or increased paternity concerns in older men. The report, covering July 2023 to…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has acknowledged its significant debt to petrol suppliers, warning that this financial burden threatens the sustainability of fuel supply. NNPCL spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, emphasized that the company is working with government bodies to maintain fuel availability nationwide. Since Nigeria’s refineries are non-functional, the country relies on imported petrol, with prices tripling after the removal of subsidies in May 2023. Oil marketers report rising landing costs, suggesting that the government is covering the price gap to maintain current rates. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Liverpool secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, thanks to two goals from Luis Diaz and a strike by Mohamed Salah. Diaz’s brace came from capitalizing on errors by United’s Casemiro, who was substituted at halftime. Salah added a third goal in the second half to complete the win. The victory extends Liverpool’s winning streak and takes them to second place in the Premier League, while Manchester United continues to struggle, having scraped a win against Fulham and suffered losses to Brighton and Liverpool. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Kofi Akpaloo, founder and presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana, shared a personal condition for his daughter’s marriage: her suitor must impregnate her before marriage. In an interview with Kingdom FM, Akpaloo explained that this would demonstrate the man’s commitment and readiness to care for her. He believes this approach would ensure the man is serious and capable of supporting her through childbirth. “For my daughter, you have to impregnate her before I give her to you for marriage. I cannot make her go through the struggles with childbirth, so I will gauge your seriousness as a man…

A Ghanaian mother of three recently shared her emotional experience after her husband of 24 years divorced her due to her lack of formal education. In an interview with SOMPA FM, she revealed that despite their long marriage and three children, he left her without providing any financial support. Heartbroken, she expressed deep frustration and sadness over the sudden breakup, recounting how she was abandoned without even a single Ghanaian cedi. Netizens responded with varied opinions, emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency for women. Originalpreman said: “This should be a lesson to all ladies, don’t put your life on hold for a…