BREAKING: Son of Former Nigerian Lawmaker Shot Dead in US
- The son of Hon Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, Osazuwa Agbonayinma, has been shot dead in the United States
- The demise of Osazuwa was confirmed by his father, who has yet to give full details of how his son died
- Osazuwa was a US-based Nigerian singer popularly known as Zuwa who belonged to the music group Roze
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Osazuwa Agbonayinma, an American-based Nigerian artist widely known as Zuwa and a member of the Roze duo, has tragically lost his life in the United States.
As reported by Channels, circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, but his father, former Nigerian lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, revealed that his son, a talented singer with a master's degree in Architecture, was fatally shot in the back of the head on Sunday.
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Zuwa, who, along with his brother Eghosa, formed the Roze duo, achieved recognition for their music, notably the well-received track 'Ileke' in 2020.
In 2018, the group launched the music video for their first-ever song, 'The Whole Night,' targeting the Nigerian audience.
Police kill 19-year-old Nigerian student in Canada, FG reacts
In another report, the federal government of Nigeria has vowed to commence an investigation into the gruesome murder of a 19-year-old Nigerian student in Canada.
The deceased, Afolabi Stephen, was said to have been murdered by Canadian police in Manitoba, Canada.
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the murder of Stephen as a cruel act.
FG warns Nigerians over japa without proper documentation
Meanwhile, the NiDCOM chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has sent a strong message to Nigerians travelling abroad illegitimately.
Dabiri-Erewa maintained that Nigerians travelling abroad without proper documentation would face tough times.
The NiDCOM boss sympathises with stranded Nigerians in Canadian shelters and emphasises the importance of proper documentation for such moves.
Canada raises proof of funds for Nigerians
Canada appears determined to tighten regulations around international student programmes.
Legit.ng reports that Marc Miller, Canadian minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, announced a significant hike in financial requirements for study permit applicants.
Following the latest announcement, Canada has doubled the financial criteria for prospective Nigerians and other international students.
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