FINNISH COURT SLASHES PRO-BIAFRA AGITATOR SIMON EKPA'S JAIL TERM FROM 6 YEARS TO 4 YEARS BUT UPHOLDS TERRORISM CONVICTION.(PHOTO)

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     Finnish Court Slashes Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa's Jail Term From 6 Years To 4 Years But Upholds Terrorism Conviction Finnish appeal court has reduced the prison sentence of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, from six years to four years, while maintaining his conviction for terrorism-related offences. According to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, the court on Thursday, October 15, upheld its earlier finding that Ekpa participated in a terrorist organisation and publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. Ekpa was initially sentenced to six years in prison in September 2025 by the Päijät-Häme District Court after he was found guilty of terrorism offences, aggravated tax fraud and violation of the Lawyers Act. During the appeal, Ekpa argued that his actions in the South-East were driven by political agitation and not terrorist intent. The prosecution on the other hand argued that the six-year sentence was too lenient given the gravity of his crimes. The appeal co...

LISANDRO MARTINEZ APOLOGIZES TO MANCHESTER UNITED HIERARCHY FOLLOWING BOARD CRITICISM. (PHOTO).


 Lisandro Martinez Apologizes to Manchester United Hierarchy Following Board Criticism


Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued a formal apology to the club leadership after voicing public criticism regarding transfer recruitment following a mid-week European defeat.


The Argentina international published a revised statement on Instagram following a meeting at the Carrington training ground with manager Michael Carrick, technical director Jason Wilcox, and chief executive Omar Berrada. Club sources indicate that senior figures consider the matter closed, leaving Martinez eligible for selection in Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds United.


Reflecting on a Heated Outburst


Addressing the situation, Martinez admitted that his intense drive and passion for the game led him to voice his frustrations inappropriately in the immediate aftermath of the match.


In his statement, Martinez noted that he held a productive discussion with the club leadership and manager to speak openly about the post-match incident. He acknowledged that while his emotions stemmed from a desire to see the team succeed, expressing those feelings publicly was counterproductive to squad unity.


Backstory Behind the Frustration


The dispute began after United's 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid. In a post-match television interview, the center-back expressed disappointment with squad investment, calling on the board and technical leadership to recruit more players to maintain competitiveness with rival teams.


During the interview, Martinez defended manager Michael Carrick while pointing towards upper management, urging stability in the coaching staff and higher expectations from executive leaders. Though he released an initial message on Wednesday explaining that his comments were driven by anger and frustration, he stopped short of apologizing until Thursday's meeting.


Moving Forward to Elland Road


With the dispute resolved and leadership united, Manchester United shifts its immediate focus back to domestic competition as they prepare to travel to Elland Road for a crucial Premier League fixture.

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