– Imo government has been asked for assistance by those returned from South Africa to the state – Not less than 100 Imo indigenes recently came back from South Africa to their state over xenophobic attacks – According to them, they lost all their hard-earned properties and lost their lives in the attacks About 100 … Read more
– Malawian have repatriated their displaced nationals from South Africa – The secretary for the department of disaster management affairs, Wilson Moleni, said their buses have left Johannesburg – According to Moleni, out of the 113 displaced Malawians, 76 expressed willingness to return to their country The Malawian government on Wednesday, September 18, disclosed that … Read more
Former Nigerian military head of state and two-time President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in an exclusive impromptu interview over lunch at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State. This was after a teleconference seminar on Monday September 16, 2019, he spoke on the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, why Nigeria led the crusade against … Read more
South African authorities have granted landing permit to Air Peace Flight B777 to enable it to evacuate some 320 Nigerians escaping from xenophobia in that country, a Nigerian consular officer has confirmed. Nigeria’s Consul- General in Johannesburg, Mr Godwin Adama, made the confirmation in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. … Read more
– Air peace delayed for evacuating Nigerians in south Africa – The Airline last week evacuated 187 Nigerians from south Africa – Onyema said that once they get the permit they will set off to South Africa The Airline”Air peace” scheduled to evacuate second batch of Nigerians in south Africa following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday went down memory lane, recalling roles played by Nigeria in engendering majority rule in South Africa, and ending the apartheid segregationist policy. Receiving in audience Mr Jeff Radebe, Special Envoy of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa at State House, Abuja, the President recounted that he was a junior military officer … Read more
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Many Nigerians had lost their lives and properties due to the increasing xenophobic attacks in the country. Two Special envoys from South Africa delivered Ramaphosa’s message to Buhari during a closed door meeting in Aso … Read more
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday wrote President of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, condemning the xenophobic attacks on foreign citizens in South Africa. Obasanjo said that “for any African country to encourage or allow or not seriously sanction xenophobia against Africans in their country, it is a great disservice not only to … Read more
– Management of Air peace confirmed that it would evacuate second batch of Nigerians tomorrow from south Africa – Air peace chairman said that the flight would leave Nigeria after mid night on Tuesday and arrive South Africa in the morning – Out of over 600 Nigerians that are willing to come, 360 of them … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the special envoy from President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. The three envoys arrived the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja around 2.13pm in company with Acting South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Bobby Monroe. The envoys are in Abuja over the increasing xenophobic … Read more
-Situation in South Africa has deteriorated and countries are evacuating their citizens -Femi Fani-Kayode reveals only @Julius_S_Malema, the leader of the @EFFSouthAfrica and the scourge of the Boers can save South Africa Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation has revealed the only person that can save South Africa at this moment. The situation in South … Read more
– Ex Minister of external Affairs calls on Federal government to sue South Africa for failing to Protect Nigerians – Akinyemi alleged that the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals were sponsored by the South African state – I furthermore call on Nigeria to file complaints against specific South African officials Former … Read more
– South Africa has sent special envoys to Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and others – This comes after widespread tensions across the country – Some people are said to have looted both foreign and South African-owned shops while calling for an end to drug syndicates President Cyril Ramaphosa is sending special envoys to deliver messages of solidarity … Read more
-President Cyril Ramaphosa apologizes at Mugabe’s burial -At least 12 people killed during xenophobic attacks South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa was jeered and whistled at on Saturday during his speech at Zimbabwe ex-leader Robert Mugabe’s funeral before he apologised for recent xenophobic attacks. At least 12 people have been killed this month in a surge … Read more
Returnees said that it was unfortunate to lose all they have worked for in a foreign land and return home empty handed. They said that none of their properties were spared by the angry south African youths. The returnees said that they are ready to face the challenges here in Nigeria. A renowned auto … Read more
A woman with her baby are waiting at the Nigerian Consulate for free flight back to Nigeria. She said that she lost all her belongings to the xenophobic attack in South Africa and left with nothing. A Nigerian woman with her baby have been seen camping at the Nigerian Consulate in Sandton, South Africa,eagerly waiting … Read more
187 Nigerians of the 640 Nigerians arrived murtala international Airport,Lagos. 313 of them were bill to leave but most them could not travel due to travel document. 187 of the 640 Nigerians comprising men, women and children have arrived murtala international Airport, Lagos,following the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The evacuees, who departed OR Tambo … Read more
-Femi Fani-Kayode vows to make South Africa pay for preventing the evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister for aviation, has reacted angrily as South African authorities arrested and prevented the ongoing evacuation of Nigerians from the country. Reports emerged on Wednesday afternoon that the South African authorities are frustrating the … Read more
The First batch of 84 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday at 2.pm local time via the Murtala Mohammed International Lagos in company of officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which disclosed this in an update made available to newsmen in Abuja … Read more
Federal government will begin evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa following xenophobic attacks on foreigners in south Africa. Nigeria nationals were attacked and so also lost their businesses to the attack. The Nigerian Union South Africa on Tuesday has said though calm had been restored after a series of xenophobic attacks against foreign … Read more