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Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, will spend Christmas in detention as the country’s legal system does not permit bail. A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, disclosed this to Saturday PUNCH via an email. This was as Ekpa’s followers declared the United States of Biafra at a conference held in Finland on Friday. The Finnish government had last week announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. The Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, allegedly used social media to promote violence in the South-East region, targeting civilians and authorities. According to local publication Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public ...

Friday’s draw moves Brighton, at least temporarily, one place behind leaders Liverpool, who play Manchester City in a heavyweight clash on Sunday, while Southampton remain bottom Brighton moved up to second in the Premier League table despite being held to a 1-1 draw by south coast rivals Southampton at the Amex Stadium. ( More Football News ) Kaoru Mitoma gave the Seagulls a 29th-minute lead after stealing in front of compatriot Yukinari Sugawara to head beyond top-flight debutant Joe Lumley. Flynn Downes then drew the Saints level just before the hour-mark with a well-taken finish from the edge of the area, netting his first Premier League goal. Southampton thought they had earned a first away victory of the season when Cameron Archer turned home from close range eight minutes later, only to see it ruled out for offside. That decision saw 10 minutes added to proceedings, and Brighton almost found a winner when Mitoma’s cross found Simon Adingra, but his effort glanced off the post...

The recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), by Finnish authorities has reignited debate over his controversial role in the Biafra secessionist movement. Born on March 21, 1985, in Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State, Ekpa has become a divisive figure in the ongoing struggle for Biafra’s independence. His actions have drawn criticism from the Nigerian government, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and civil society groups. According to Vanguard, Ekpa faces allegations of inciting violence in Nigeria’s southeast region. His faction is accused of funding and coordinating attacks carried out by unknown gunmen and armed groups, resulting in widespread unrest across Igboland. The IPOB, under whose platform Ekpa initially gained prominence, has since disassociated itself from him. The group has accused him of coercing followers, engaging in cult-like behavior, and misappropriating funds meant for its activities. The Nigerian governm...

  Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa firmly addresses speculations and questions surrounding the father of her recently born child. During a TikTok live session, the 41-year-old star made it clear that her personal life is off-limits to the public, emphasizing her right to privacy. Dayo Amusa addresses curiosity about the 'father of her child' Amusa, who welcomed her baby boy on November 18, 2024, in the United States, expressed frustration with those prying into her family matters. She stated that she is uninterested in congratulations from anyone unable to respect her boundaries. “There are some certain things you can’t have satisfaction on. I will only let out what I want to let out. I want to have peace. I want to maintain my peace and steeze. That is the more reason why that my personal life you’re so interested in, you won’t see it. I’m the one in the public eye. I’m the film star. The person is not in the public eye,” she stated.

  Nigerian Man Heartbroken as Manchester City Costs Him N1.5M Bet A Nigerian man was left devastated and in visible pain after losing a bet worth N1.5 million due to Manchester City’s performance. The man shared that he had successfully predicted several football matches and was on track for a big win. However, his hopes were crushed when Manchester City became the only team to ruin his bet ticket. Refused to Cash Out N700K He explained that he had been given the option to cash out N700,000 earlier but declined, hoping to secure the full N1.5 million prize. Unfortunately, his decision backfired, leaving him in regret. At the betting center, he was seen rolling on the ground, overwhelmed by pain and disappointment. Social Media Reactions The incident sparked reactions online, with many people sharing their opinions about his predicament: @Powerful Civilian: “Why didn’t you cash out when Man City was already 3-1 up?” @Jaypee🇺🇸: “Never leave a cash-out amount bigger than your net w...

  A Nigerian lady was left in shock after a man declared her “wanted” and posted her photo online, accusing her of collecting ₦5,000 for transport fare without visiting his house. The incident, which has been trending on TikTok, began when the woman revealed her identity and shared a post from the man. In the post, the man alleged that she had taken the transport fare but failed to honor their agreement to visit his home. He went further by posting her name and photo online to “create awareness,” claiming he had been scammed. After the woman shared the man’s post on TikTok, it sparked reactions from concerned individuals who flooded the comment section to express their opinions. See some reactions below: Biggest bird ❤️🦅: “5k? Omo nah so hunger reach for Nigeria? She even reposted 😂😅.” Peculiar apple baby: “As I chop money for flight ✈️2 times I no show 😂fear don dey catch me now.” Sticker vendor in Ibadan/Lagos: “Unor get level at all on top 5k😹😹😹.” darmie03: “I like u wa...

  A woman has caused a stir online after revealing she returned home with a newborn following a hospital visit for stomach cramps. Sharing her experience on X (formerly Twitter), the woman recounted how a trip to the hospital for severe abdominal pain unexpectedly ended with her giving birth. Her post read: “Getting admitted for stomach cramps and coming home with a baby would LITERALLY kill me.” The revelation quickly gained traction, sparking reactions from countless users who flooded the comment section to share their thoughts and disbelief. See some reactions below: @uZethembe1724: “The first one have to have touched him/her (be it a Dr or Nurse) will have to keep them I’m afraid.” @Shelby360gt: “Why die when u can leave the baby at the dad’s house and disappear?” @syagetahii: “Lol 😂 😆 🤣 😹 but that would be funny though….trying to figure out how you got pregnant 🤰 thinking maybe you are dreaming or it’s a prank.” @MissCerebral1: “I would also die after that yho! Coming h...

  A Europe-based Nigerian man is left heartbroken after discovering that his wife inflated their children’s school fees, pocketing an extra ₦500,000 per term. The story, shared by Chukwudi Iwuchukwu on Facebook , has sparked widespread debate on trust and financial transparency in marriages. According to Iwuchukwu’s post, the couple’s two children attend a school in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, where the fees per term total ₦500,000 (₦250,000 per child). However, the wife allegedly told her husband the fees were ₦1 million per term, prompting him to send the inflated amount for each payment. The scheme unravelled when the man learned the truth from a friend whose children attend the same school. Shocked by the discrepancy, he decided to verify the fees directly with the school and was devastated to confirm the fraud. How my wife scammed me of N500K per term on kids’ school fees “The kids school fee for the 2 kids that this couple living in Amuwo Odofin Lagis have together is 500k, whic...

A Nigerian man was left heartbroken after soldier ants took over the stew he had prepared the night before, filling the entire pot. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the man explained that he had made a stew with fish the night before and placed it on the cabinet. However, upon waking up the next morning, he was shocked to find the stew had been completely overrun by soldier ants. He wrote: “This one right here😕. Just waking up to see lots of soldier ants inside soup I just cooked yesterday night 💔.” The post quickly gained attention, with concerned individuals flooding the comment section to share their thoughts. See some reactions below: @Onissssssssss: “Before I throw away this food I go first use lighter burn those ants.” @LincolnKing19: “Those ant useless gan na that palmoil dem find come next just to put your soup anywhere near ground.” @BENNkrypt: “We’ll talk about the Ants later bruh, what tf is your pot on? How are you cooking in such a place?” @TheRealAquah: “A...

A shocking incident unfolded this morning in Orhuwhorun, Warri, where an assistant pastor at a Winners Chapel church was allegedly caught in a fraudulent transaction with a yahoo boy, leading to a series of violent events. According to reports, the pastor, who had been serving as a middleman for a group of internet fraudsters, became the target of furious individuals after a transaction involving a foreign account went wrong. The story began when a Yahoo boy from the pastor’s street gave him a job. The pastor, acting as a middleman, helped process a financial transaction using his account. The money was successfully transferred into the pastor’s account and confirmed by the recipient, a white man from the USA. However, the problem arose when the recipient refused to send the money to Nigeria, despite the successful transfer. The situation quickly escalated when the Yahoo boy, along with other fraudsters involved in the scheme, began to beat the pastor severely. He was reportedly for...

A Nigerian man has sparked a viral conversation online after confessing that his coursemate once offered him ₦20,000 to sleep with his mother when he was financially struggling. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), has been making waves as it details the man’s unusual and controversial experience. In his post, the man explained that at the time, he was extremely broke and found himself in a situation where his coursemate made the offer. He revealed that he took him to the family home, transferred the ₦20,000 to him, and he went on to have an intimate encounter with her mother. He further admitted that the money helped him survive financially throughout that semester. His full statement read: “I was so broke, my coursemate offered me 20k to knack his mama (husband late and she sex-starved) and I had no choice but to.”  “He took me to their family house, transferred the money to me, and I piped her mama throughout the night.”   “The money saved me throughout that sem...

  A Nigerian lady has caused a stir on social media after allegedly injuring her sister’s eye out of jealousy, as men reportedly found her sister more attractive. The shocking incident was revealed in a viral TikTok video.  In the video, the younger sister is seen with a severely injured eye, said to have been caused by her sibling during an attack fueled by envy.  The video’s caption reads:  “Jealousy can be like witchcraft. Look at what a sister did to her own blood because men prefer her younger sister’s beauty over hers.” As the video continues to gain attention, many people have shared their reactions, expressing their shock and offering opinions on the situation. Here are some comments: - ife girl: “Hmmm, my sister can do worse than this. She’s very jealous. Wishing you divine healing, dear.” - Grateful heart 💓💓💓: “All my sisters are way more beautiful than me, and they get suitors while I don’t. But I’m not jealous."  - Quick fire that burns: “God fo...

  A Nigerian man has surprised many by claiming he died 10 years ago but is now in Lagos, explaining what he’s currently doing there.   This unusual revelation, which has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), was shared anonymously.   According to the post, the man insists that although he passed away a decade ago, he is now in Lagos making money. He also claims to have met others like him, saying, “When I see a dead person living, we recognize each other. There are many of us in this country, even on Twitter.”   The statement has drawn widespread attention, with users flooding the comment section to share their reactions to the bizarre claim.   Here are some responses:   @teeteelaryor15: “You died, woke up, and chose Nigeria as your destination? Nah, you didn’t try.”   @OG_Horlar: “Dear Mr/Mrs dead, please follow me back. We need to talk.”   @ZainabOyewale3: “Wow, the things people experience in this world.”...

 A Nigerian man shocked many by vowing not to return ₦490,000 mistakenly sent to his account after the sender contacted him two weeks later. In the video, the man explained that he received a message from the sender two weeks after the mistaken transfer. The incident was shared in a post captioned: “An unknown person mistakenly sent you ₦490k and is requesting a refund after two weeks.”  The caption revealed that the man received an erroneous credit alert for ₦490,000, and the sender only reached out weeks after the transfer. During their conversation, the sender provided a receipt as proof of the transfer and requested a refund. However, the man refused, citing the sender’s delay in contacting him. The situation escalated when the sender threatened him, prompting the man to declare he would not return the money and dared the sender to take any action. As the post gained traction online, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their opinions on the m...

A tragic accident occurred in Enugu State when a trailer lost control and fell on top of a Toyota Sienna car.  The incident claimed the lives of four people instantly , leaving the community in shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses reported that the accident happened suddenly, with no chance for the passengers in the car to escape.  Emergency responders arrived quickly but could only confirm the loss of lives.  This heartbreaking event is a reminder of the need for improved road safety and stricter measures to prevent such accidents. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. See Reactions: @Chidi_Gal: "May their souls rest in peace. We really need to check these trailers on our roads!" @KingJay: "This is so heartbreaking 😢. Nigeria needs better road regulations for heavy-duty vehicles." @Ifeoma_Love: "Every day, there's bad news. God, please protect us on these roads." @RoadSafetyGuy: "Trailers with ba...