Toronto Police Service Launches Investigation into Amaka Sunnberger’s Poison Threats
The Toronto Police Service has officially commenced an investigation into the alarming case involving Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian-Canadian woman, who recently caused an uproar on social media with her disturbing calls for the mass poisoning of Yoruba and Benin people.
The investigation was prompted after Sunnberger appeared in a now-deleted TikTok live video, where she urged her viewers to poison food and water consumed by people of Yoruba and Benin descent in workplaces across Canada.
Speaking in Pidgin English, Sunnberger outlined her intention to use substances like “Otapiapia,” a well-known rat poison in Nigeria, to carry out these heinous acts.
The video, which quickly went viral, drew widespread condemnation from the global Nigerian community and beyond.
In response, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCom) identified Sunnberger as the individual behind the threats and confirmed her Igbo descent. Following the backlash, Sunnberger deleted her TikTok account, but the damage had already been done, with various groups in Canada beginning to report her actions to local authorities.
Reacting to the public outcry, the Nigerian House of Representatives called for Sunnberger’s arrest, urging the Canadian government to take swift action against her under hate speech laws.
“The safety and well-being of all citizens, both at home and abroad, is of paramount importance,” said Biodun Omoleye, chairman of the Nigerian-Canada parliamentary friendship group, who has been vocal about the need for Sunnberger’s prosecution.
Nigerian Government Implements Ban on Under-18 Students Sitting for WASSCE
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recently implemented a policy banning students under the age of 18 from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) exams.
This decision, which has sparked widespread debate, is seen as a move to enforce an existing age requirement that had not been stringently applied in the past.
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, emphasized that the ban is intended to ensure that students have reached a level of maturity commensurate with the demands of these critical examinations. The policy also extends to the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), where the minimum age requirement is now set at 18 years.
According to Professor Mamman, the enforcement of this age limit aligns with the government’s broader educational goals, which include ensuring students spend an adequate number of years in school before progressing to higher education.
The ban, however, has drawn significant criticism from various stakeholders. Parents, educators, and educational experts have expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on Nigeria’s education system.
Many argue that the policy could demotivate academically advanced students who are now forced to delay their exams until they reach the age of 18. This delay could result in a loss of momentum in their academic journey and possibly deter some from pursuing higher education altogether.
Critics also warn of the practical challenges in enforcing this policy. There are fears that parents might resort to falsifying their children’s ages to circumvent the restriction, a practice that could further complicate the already complex landscape of Nigeria’s educational syste.
On the other side of the debate, supporters of the policy believe that it could foster more holistic development for students. They argue that the additional time spent in school will allow students to mature emotionally, socially, and intellectually, making them better prepared for the demands of higher education and the professional world.
Education consultants and some policymakers have welcomed the move, stating that it could lead to a more responsible and well-rounded student body.
NCC Announces Final Deadline for SIM-NIN Linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for all Nigerians to complete the linkage of their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with their National Identity Numbers (NINs). This deadline is the culmination of a nationwide effort aimed at bolstering the security and integrity of the country’s digital infrastructure.
The NCC has mandated that, effective from September 15, 2024, no SIM card in Nigeria will be operational without a valid NIN. This directive follows significant progress in the NIN-SIM linkage initiative, with over 153 million SIMs already successfully linked, representing a compliance rate of 96%.
The NCC continues to urge those who have not yet completed the process or who have encountered issues, such as verification mismatches, to update their details with their service providers immediately.
The commission also emphasized the legal implications of non-compliance, warning against the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIM cards, which is considered a criminal offense in Nigeria.
The NCC stressed the importance of this linkage for enhancing the trust and security of digital transactions, reducing fraud, and promoting broader participation in e-commerce, digital banking, and mobile money services.
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