Anger and grief have erupted within the Nigerian community in South Africa following the death of Ekpenyong Andrew after his reported arrest in Pretoria. Andrew, a motor mechanic and father of five, was said to have been apprehended on Sunday in the Booysens area while returning home from work. His sudden death has since raised serious concerns among Nigerians living in the country. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) described the incident as disturbing, noting that it ha

New data released by the International Organization for Migration has revealed that more than 8,000 migrants were reported dead or missing worldwide in 2025, highlighting the continued dangers of irregular migration despite shifting global patterns. The figures bring the total number of migrant deaths and disappearances recorded since 2014 to over 82,000. Behind these numbers, the agency estimates that at least 340,000 family members have been directly impacted, many left wit

A 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service over her alleged involvement in operating a brothel in the Ashanti Region. The suspect was apprehended during a police operation carried out by officers from the Manso Nkwanta Police Command. The raid took place on April 19, 2026, following intelligence reports of suspected illegal activities at a lodge in the area. Authorities identified the location as Mama Nice Lodge, situated in M