160,000 flee South Africa over anti-migrant unrest – Report
More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent hostility against undocumented migrants, according to an AFP tally based on…
ICPC arrests el-Rufai’s doctor over ‘political meeting’ during consultation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Bello Abubakar, personal physician to Nasir el-Rufai, for allegedly making false statements after his visit to the…
Ghana defers Ramaphosa’s visit over anti-migrant attacks in South Africa
Ghana has postponed a visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, following the recent anti-migrant tensions in the former apartheid country. Some Ghanaians were among Africans who…
South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks
The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated…
Thousands March In South Africa, Demand Illegal Migrants Leave
Thousands of people marched Tuesday in cities across South Africa to demand the departure of undocumented foreign nationals after a weeks-long campaign that has sent thousands fleeing and claimed…
South Africa to charge FG for cost of deporting Nigerians
South Africa has announced plans to begin charging foreign governments, including Nigeria, for the cost of deporting their citizens who violate the country’s immigration laws. The decision comes…
Xenophobia: 268 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa
The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala…
Xenophobia: We’re considering retaliatory measures against South Africans – FG
The Federal Government has said Nigeria might consider retaliatory measures following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa that has necessitated repatriation of those that wish to return home.…
Fani-Kayode Confirms Redeployment To South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode disclosed this in a statement on Thursday,…
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FG Summons South African Acting High Commissioner Over Xenophobic Attacks
Nigeria’s government has summoned South Africa’s top diplomat in Abuja over attacks on foreigners in the country, the foreign ministry said Saturday. South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised economy,…
Two Nigerians killed in South Africa
The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg says two Nigerians identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, have been killed in South Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. According to NAN, Ninikanwa…
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Nigerian govt speaks as attacks on migrants in South Africa escalates
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has asked Nigerians in South Africa to shut their businesses and stay safe as xenophobic attacks escalate in parts of the country. There…
Nigeria apologises to South Africa over ‘Igbo king’ controversy
The Nigerian high commission in South Africa has apologised for the controversy caused by the alleged coronation of an “Igbo king” in the Eastern Cape Province. Solomon Eziko was…
Violence erupts in S’Africa over alleged Igbo king coronation
Violent unrest has broken out in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler, with demonstrators torching vehicles and…
Drug trafficking: Nigerian, accomplice jailed 37 years in S’Africa
A Nigerian man, Victor Udoh, and his female accomplice, Vuyisekha Mzwakhe, will spend a combined 37 years in prison after a South African court found them guilty of drug…
