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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- Cross-border Crimes
- May 3, 2026
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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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- April 24, 2026
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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…
Nigeria, South Africa face rising cybersecurity threats – Report
A new report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified Nigeria and South Africa among the countries experiencing a sharp rise in online threats during the first quarter of…
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- April 6, 2025
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S’African agencies slam judge for acquitting Nigerian pastor of rape
Some South African government agencies have condemned the acquittal of a Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, after spending eight years in detention for rape charges. The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor…
South African court acquits Nigerian pastor of rape charges after eight years in jail
A high court in the Eastern Cape division of South Africa has acquitted Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian televangelist, accused of raping young women in his church. Omotoso and his…
Trump halts funding to South Africa over ‘bad’ land policy
US President Donald Trump says he will cut off future funding to South Africa over its recent land policy. The controversial Expropriation Act signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last…
