Migrants kill 15 Nigerians, Ghanaians in Mediterranean Sea

Around 15 Nigerian and Ghanaian Christians were thrown to their deaths on Thursday in the Mediterranean Sea by fellow travellers from Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal as they attempted to land in Italy from Libya in search of a better life in Europe.

According to Reuters on Friday, the Italian police in the Sicilian capital of Palermo, arrested no fewer than 15 men from the three countries suspected to have carried out the gruesome act under religious bias on Friday.

Nigerian man stabs fiancée to death in Texas

Last Wednesday, Osa Alohaneke, a Nigerian resident in Texas, murdered his estranged fiancée, Evelyne Ebane Epiepang.

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office said in a statement that 56-year-old Osa Alohaneke had been charged with murder. He was being held without bond at the county jail. Deputies arrived at the Mission Bend home Wednesday night and discovered 52-year-old Epiepang dead inside. Her sister was taken to a hospital for treatment from injuries that were not life threatening. Deputies earlier in the day had received a call from the woman but when they arrived, Alohaneke had left.

Pastor Adeboye meets UK Prime Minister, David Cameron in London

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye pictured with UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, in London today April 17th. Pastor Adeboye is in London for a religious programme called 'The Festival of Life' taking place this night at the London Excel Center which David Cameron attended. See more photos after the cut...

SHAME: South Africans photographed stealing from attacked foreign stores

As the Xenophobic attack rages on in South Africa, some South Africans were seen stealing from stores owned by foreign immigrants after they attacked them.

Shameful images indeed...

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Nigerians in serious danger in South Africa

The President of the Nigerian Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, said on Friday that xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals were on the increase.

Anyene told the News Agency of Nigeria on phone from Pretoria, South Africa, that the mechanic workshop of a Nigerian was completely destroyed early on Friday in Johannesburg.

Nigerians expect a lot from you, Obasanjo tells Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the President-elect Muhammadu Buhari to realize that Nigerians are expecting a lot from him when he eventually takes over power May 29.

Mr. Obasanjo is currently in Sudan as an AU observer in the country’s presidential election.

Mr. Obasanjo said he was not ready to “say too much” about the election but noted that Nigerians have passed a message to the retired general by asking for change.

Foreign-owned shops close in Joburg amid fears of attacks

According to reports by SA media, a number of shops owned by foreigners have closed their shops in the Johannesburg CBD area after allegedly receiving threats from a mob. The group, who are said to be Zulu boys, threatened to attack any shops that remained open. They recently looted many shops in Durban and killed about 10 foreign immigrants, including Nigerians. They burnt some people inside their shops.

Photos: African immigrants now living in SA Police station following Xenophobic attacks

African immigrants and their children pictured in a South African police station today where they are taking refuge following a string of Xenophobic attacks in the country. More pics after the cut...

Buhari's government might face challenges protecting Nigerians from terrorism - US

The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, has predicted that the new government in Nigeria might face the challenge of protecting its citizens against terrorism threats. Kerry made the assertion in a statement by the African Regional Media Hub of the United States Department of State on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement quoted Kerry as making the prediction after signing a Memorandum of Cooperation to support disease control and prevention in Africa with the African Union (AU) in Washington D.C.

Percy Sledge, singer of 'When A Man Loves A Woman', dies at 73

The singer of one of the most iconic songs the world has ever heard 'When A Man Loves A Woman', Percy Sledge, has died. The Legendary soul singer died today April 14th at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 73 years old.

Buhari will reduce petrol to N40/L - Tam David-West says

Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tam David-West, in a telephone conversation withVanguard said Buhari will reduce the current fuel price which is N87 to about N40 per litre when he becomes president.

We deny Nigerians with criminal records visas - South Africa

Consul-General, South African High Commission in Nigeria, Ambassador Mogethi Monaisa, on Monday said the commission sometimes deny issuance of its visas to Nigerians it discovered to be having criminal records.

“The commission does not just deny people visas, but it is either that those it sometimes deny issuance of visas are discovered to have criminal records or failed to meet its requirements. Nigerians should personally visit our websites for necessary information and requirements for applying for South African visas,” Monaisa told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos

Video: Mother of missing Orekoya boys weeps and pleads for their return

This is the mother of the three boys who were kidnapped from their home in Surulere last week by a maid. The kids - Aderomola Orekoya, 11 months, Adedamola Orekoya, 4, and Demola Orekoya, 6, have still not been found. TVC met with their mum for a brief chat. See the video after the cut...

Pics: BBOG group hold silent match to mark 1 year since abduction of Chibok girls

Members of the Bring Back Our Girls group had a silent protest march today April 13th in Abuja to commemorate 1 year since the abduction of the girls by Boko Haram. More photos after the cut...

Move to Impeach Fayose suffers setback

Ado Ekiti- The Impeachment move by the 19 All Progressive Congress (APC) lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly to remove the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and his Deputy, Dr Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola may have suffered a temporary setback

Lagos Governorship Elections: I will not contest again - Jimi Agbaje

Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje has declared his intention not to contest again for the position of governor in Lagos after the losing twice.

Agbaje who lost to All Progressives Congress (APC) Party candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode with a 152,206 vote margin spoke to ChannelsTV correspondent on Sunday evening after his opponent was declared winner.

International observers call for cancellation of Rivers result #RiversDecides

International election observers on Sunday called for the cancellation of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers.

The leader of African Centre for Leadership Strategies and Development, Mr Humphrey Bekaren, who spoke on behalf of the observers, made the call in Port Harcourt.

Jimi Agbaje Calls Ambode, Concedes defeat

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr  Jimi Agbaje has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode, who was declared the winner of the Lagos state governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

in a tweet, Agbaje revealed.
“I just called @AkinwunmiAmbode to congratulate him on his victory. I wish him well and pray he will be successful in guiding this state, ”  

Ambode Returned as Governor of Lagos State

APC won 15 out of 20 Local Governments with the PDP winning Ajeromi Ifelodun, Amuwo Odofin, Ojo, Oshodi Isolo, Surulere. 

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