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Wisdomkosi:
Canadian Police Arrest Woman For Threatening Nigerians Online, To Appear In Court Today | #Politicsnigeria


The police in Canada have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged online threat targeting specific members of the Nigerian community.

The incident, which was reported to Canadian authorities by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), is currently being investigated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.

According to police reports, the incident began on or about August 25, when the suspect allegedly posted threatening content online.

Law enforcement officials say they received a call on August 28 regarding the threatening incident and swiftly initiated an investigation.

On Sunday, September 1, 2024, police arrested 46-year-old Amaka Sonnberger in connection with the online threats.

Sonnberger has been charged with uttering threats, a serious offense under Canadian law. She is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court on Monday, where she will face the charges against her.

The Toronto Police Service has confirmed that the incident is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence.

If convicted, Sonnberger could face significant legal consequences.

Source: https://politicsnigeria.com/canadian-police-arrest-woman-for-threatening-nigerians-online-to-appear-in-court-today/

Thewrath:
He is from delta state’s anioma.
Nigerians will say they are igbos when they do crime but when they progress,they are not igbos

Firstcitizen:
A US federal court has ordered a Nigerian businessman, Dozy Mmobuosi who last year sought to buy the English football club Sheffield United, to pay more than $250mn in fines and barred him from serving as a director of a public company.

Last year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission had charged Dozy Mmobuosi and three of his companies, including two Nasdaq-listed enterprises, with fraud for inflating the “financial performance metrics of his companies and key operating subsidiaries to defraud investors worldwide”.

Judge Jesse M Furman, of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, has now entered a final judgment by default against Mmobuosi and his companies after the entrepreneur failed to make any representations in the civil complaint filed last December by the SEC.

The judge wrote that Mmobuosi and his companies, Tingo Group, Agri-Fintech Holdings and Tingo International Holdings, had “failed to answer, plead, or otherwise defend” themselves in the case. Mmobuosi and his three US-based entities have been ordered to pay more than $250mn in fines after the SEC alleged that his empire was a “fiction”.
https://www.ft.com/content/a5b0aa78-2e8d-456a-9784-ffd5f9b9bbbd

officialwdhtv:
Governor Sanwo-Olu pays condolence visit to Onyeka Onwenu family

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on 30 July at 72. The legendary singer had finished singing at a birthday party when she slumped and was rushed to a hospital where she was confirmed dead.

Sharing photos from his condolence visit, Sanwo-Olu wrote

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OQnECuCQ6/?igsh=MW1oOWwzdHUzM3o3cA==

fergie001:
Nigeria's women's basketball team has made history becoming the first African side (men or women) to qualify through to the Quarterfinal of the Olympics.

D'Tigress, three-time Women’s Afrobasket Champions who are making their third appearance at the Olympics after Athens 2004 and Tokyo2020, dug deep to beat Canada ranked 5th, 79-70.

The Coach Rena Wakama-side lost to hosts France (54-75) in the second game of the tournament after a shocking victory against Australia (75-62) in the opening game. The African team came into the tournament as the lowest-placed side (12th) but kudos to defensive dexterity has beaten the World's No 3 & No 5.



International Basketball Federation

D'Tigress will wait to know their next opponent

Zernie005:
Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) have joined forces to revitalize Ghana’s agricultural sector. A business-to-business (B2B) meeting held on Tuesday brought together local and international businesses to explore opportunities within the agricultural value chain.

The event aimed to address challenges faced by the sector, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains. GIPC Director of Investor Services, Edward Ashong-Lartey, highlighted the center’s role in supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by connecting them with potential foreign partners.

“We believe this meeting will foster collaborations that can lead to mutually beneficial partnerships,” Ashong-Lartey said. He encouraged businesses to leverage the GIPC’s aftercare services for post-investment support.

Grace Dzeble, Head of Marketing at GNCCI, emphasized the chamber’s commitment to facilitating partnerships among Ghanaian businesses to enhance their competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The B2B meeting included business pitches and networking sessions to facilitate connections among participants.

https://theafricadailypost.com/316770/agriculture/gipc-gncci-unite-businesses-to-boost-ghanas-agriculture/

Zernie005:
Johannesburg – A recent report by South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has dispelled the stereotype of Nigerians as major contributors to the country’s top-priority crimes.

The DPCI, led by Lt. Gen. Godfrey Lebeya, released statistics for the first quarter of 2024, revealing that Nigerians were not among the top foreign nationals involved in high-value crimes.

The data showed that South Africans accounted for a significant majority of the suspects arrested for serious offenses, with 77% of the accused being South African citizens. The remaining 23% were foreign nationals, primarily from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Lesotho.

General Lebeya highlighted the substantial number of cases handled by the DPCI, involving over 750,000 charges with a total value of approximately $57 billion. These cases included serious corruption, fraud, money laundering, police killings, cash-in-transit robberies, illegal mining, infrastructure damage, and crimes against the state.

The DPCI, commonly known as the Hawks, reassured South Africans of its commitment to investigating and combating priority offenses.

https://theafricadailypost.com/318727/society/nigerians-not-listed-among-top-criminals-in-south-africa-reports/

HonNL:
Fashion designer Issey Miyake has died. He was 84.

Born in Hiroshima Prefecture, he graduated from Tama Art University in Tokyo. Miyake moved to Paris and studied fashion designs in haute couture.

He was awarded France’s Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit, in 2016.


Renowned for his very graphic clothes, and a pleat that has become famous, Issey Miyake liked to mix plastic arts and fashion. In particular, he used the technique of origami, the art of folding paper, to create collections with very recognizable volumes and structures.


SOURCE

WannaHowzit:
https://briefly.co.za/politics/195452-thabo-mbeki-takes-shots-gayton-mckenzie-accuses-weaponising-afrophobia/

AcuraZDX:
It also showed that the Yoruba ethnic group accounted for 53 per cent of tests, followed by Igbo (31.3 per cent), with Hausa at only 1.20 per cent.

The statistics showed that most of the children tested were aged 0-five (54.0 per cent), suggesting a preference for early paternity confirmation.



https://gazettengr.com/negative-paternity-tests-high-yoruba-accounted-for-53-igbo-31-3-hausa-1-20-testing-trends-dna-report/

Botragelad:
Banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been rejecting payments from Russian companies for electronic components and consumer electronics from China since the beginning of August, with the payment chain disrupted due to the risks of secondary sanctions, according to Kommersant, citing market participants.

Transactions are being declined when the purchased goods do not enter the UAE. Russian organizations used companies in the UAE as a way to transfer money to Chinese firms, but the goods were shipped directly to Russia.

Payments through the UAE were advantageous due to low commissions. According to the publication, the blocking is being initiated by the Chinese side.

“About 10-20% of all laptops in Russia are supplied through channels in the UAE, and for other categories of goods, the share can reach 30%,” said one market participant.

Analysts believe that by the end of 2024, Russia may face a shortage of consumer electronics and components that were paid for through these countries, with prices potentially rising by 5-10%.

Earlier, it was reported that Chinese companies are increasingly refusing to supply goods directly to Russia due to concerns over secondary sanctions from the United States. Additionally, Chinese banks have been returning payments from Russia for already delivered goods.
Source;
https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.nv.ua/amp/sheikhs-refuse-to-help-putin-uae-banks-halt-payments-from-russia-50446407.html

Abiodunstephen:
Canada is currently witnessing countrywide protests as more than 70,000 international student graduates could face deportation due to federal policy changes, and the unprecedented number of students who came to the country with dreams of a new life say their futures are now in limbo.

Representatives with Naujawan Support Network, a student advocacy group, said the graduates are at risk of being deported when their work permits expire at the end of this year. This comes after the Canadian government announced changes to its immigration policies, which included limiting study permits.

The impact has been devastating for these students. Tens of thousands who had planned to apply for permanent residency after completing their studies say they are now left with heavy loans and shattered dreams.

International students across Canada are organizing protests against the backdrop of looming deportations.

A group of students have set up encampments outside the legislative assembly in Prince Edward Island, protesting overnight for more than three months.

The international students say they are facing a critical situation as new provincial policies for a 25 per cent reduction in permanent residency nominations have left many unexpectedly vulnerable to deportation.

Similar scenes can be witnessed in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia.

“I spent the most crucial six years of my life taking many risks to come to Canada,” says Mehakdeep Singh, a former international student who is facing deportation.

“For the past six years, I studied, I worked, I paid taxes, I earned enough CRS [Comprehensive Ranking System] points, but the government has just taken advantage of all.

Singh is one of the former international students who spent his family’s life savings on tuition abroad. He is now facing the dreadful deadline of his work permit expiring, and there is no promise of permanent residency in sight.

“There isn’t consistency anymore,” explains Kanwar Sierah, an immigration consultant.

“At first, there were CEC [Canadian Experience Class] draws every two weeks, so they prepared for that. Now, students don’t know when the next draws will be, causing huge backlogs.”

Hundreds of international students and immigrant workers have held rallies in recent months throughout Brampton, pushing back against a narrative that blames them for local housing and job crises.

These students and advocacy groups, such as the International Sikh Student Organization, say that such problems are rooted in broader policy failures rather than the migration of international students.

They are calling on the federal government to extend work permits and provide clear pathways to permanent residency, emphasizing that they contribute significantly to the Canadian economy and deserve fair treatment.


Caught between hope and uncertainty
The protests reflect the growing frustration and desperation among international students who feel the government has unfairly targeted them.

Having invested heavily in education and the Canadian economy, they say they are now being told to finish their studies and return home while dealing with massive debts.

The students and their supporters are urging the government to extend post-graduate work permits, provide consistent and transparent pathways to permanent residency, and address the systemic issues that have led to their exploitation.

Without these changes, they say they fear that Canada will lose not only a significant portion of its skilled workforce but also the trust of future international students.
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/08/26/canada-international-students-deportation-protests/

Lanrelagboi:
Previous: https://www.nairaland.com/8197369/lagos-red-line-begins-partial

LegendHero:
What did lagospedia did wrong?

He only said Igbo should leave the SW. How does that related to poisoning people?

MC Oluomo was playing with Iya Chukwudi and she herself came online to say Oluomo is just her friend. How does that relate to poison?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CLLhtcfrYk

opamoses1:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/agony-in-south-east-as-kidnappers-lay-siege-to-communities/

officialwdhtv:
Zimbabwe ladies disclose the reason why they love Nigerian men.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82463kDFHzk

officialwdhtv:
Zimbabwe ladies disclose the reason why they love Nigerian men.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82463kDFHzk

officialwdhtv:
Zimbabwe ladies disclose the reason why they love Nigerian men.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82463kDFHzk

officialwdhtvv:
Nigerian lady narrates how she found out her boyfriend and father of two kids is into men


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvH3rgPjKcU

In the video she shared, the lady revealed that she didn’t care to ask why the man was separated from mother of his two kids.

However, she found out about his escapades after a message popped up on his phone while they were together.

She revealed that it was a romantic message sent by her man’s male partner and he professed his love to him and how much he misses him.

The lady who felt it was from another woman, said she was shocked when she went to the chat’s media and saw more videos of her man and his boyfriend together.

#wetindeyhappentv

nlfpmod:
Chidimma Adetshina has won Miss Universe Nigeria 2024.

officialwdhtvv:
Kidney Failure: “It’s not only alcohol. Let’s also focus on our foods,” Businesswoman creates awareness about what some vendors are doing that could pose a danger to one’s health

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuwEyuFN19k

adamusuleiman3:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3rnl5qv3o

officialwdhtvv:
Meet Americans that studied in Nigerian universities 35yrs ago.

They recently had a reunion in a Nigerian restaurant in the US.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLa65-3vh0g

jimetagambo:
And this made front page. The opinion of an unknown twitter user.. 😂😂😂

Nairaland and the rubbish they push to front page to dumb people down.

Anyway, Doherty is an Amaro (returnee slave) that landed in Ilaro i.e. present day Ogun state. His family later relocated to Lagos state.

However, the next governor of Lagos state is a Conservative Muslim Awori man. You can take that to the bank. Doherty is just wasting his time.

HeatSeeker:
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/investigationspecial-reports/726480-investigation-milk-or-mimic-nigerias-dairy-market-a-hub-for-inferior-eu-products.html

AcuraZDX:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/not-our-fault-kidnappers-are-not-tracked-despite-comm-satellite-sim-nin-ncc/amp/

Racoon:
Nigeria no doubt have had it own share of military men and women that really hold their Fort during the prime of their time. From the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, they are all bestriding everywhere.

Here are pictures of some of them. You can add your favourite Nigerian military man or woman to make the thread more interesting. The floor is opened.

nlfpmod:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/why-our-security-cant-track-kidnappers-calls-investigation/

OLAADEGBU:
A Nigerian-American Kelechi Ndukwe has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain.

Earlier in his career, he served as the fire control officer aboard the USS Normandy in Norfolk from 2004 to 2006 and as the auxiliaries officer on the USS Thorn, also in Norfolk, from 2003 to 2004.

A 2002 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Ndukwe has also worked in the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), the highest-ranking military position in the United States.

In 2021, Kelechi Ndukwe assumed command of the USS Halsey (DDG-97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. Before succeeding DeVere J. Crooks, who had led the ship since November 2019, Ndukwe served as the executive officer.

The USS Halsey (DDG-97) is not Ndukwe's first command. From 2013 to 2015, the chemical engineering graduate was the commanding officer of the USS Devastator (MCM 6), a minesweeper based in Bahrain

The new position marks the pinnacle of his more than 20-year career in the US Navy, which began in 2003 as an auxiliaries officer. This was a year after he earned a master’s degree in national security and strategy studies from the US Naval War College.

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her handle on Friday, congratulated Kelechi Ndukwe on his new position.

She said, “A hearty congratulations to Navy Captain Kelechi R Ndukwe who has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander, in the US NAVY. He is the first Nigerian American to Command a US warship #Proud#ProudlyNigerian."

Meanwhile, Segun Victor Agunbiade, an officer in the US Navy, confirmed Ndukwe's promotion on his social media handle on Thursday.

Agunbiade wrote, "Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain, Kelechi Ndukwe. He is the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship! Congratulations on your promotion, Captain! Well deserved!!!"
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opamoses1:
Your brothers here explaining how the fight started 👇

Just found another live after some of my investigation on Tiktok and it’s been host by a different host and different people..

So they are saying the Benin people are worried that Asue has a Igbo woman abd we don’t want an igbo woman to become our 1st Lady, laughable, I know… pic.twitter.com/nWPArc08Dj

— 𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂__ (@Edocentric_) August 15, 2024