–President Cyril Ramaphosa agreed that the violence is disconcerting and embarassing -Special envoy and the South African government have agreed to work towards a permanent solution to put an end to the violence against Nigerians in South Africa President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa on … Read more
The Nigerian Mission in South Africa says no fewer than 400 Nigerians have indicated interest and registered to be evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks. Nigeria’s Consul General in Johannesburg, Godwin Adama, said this in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Adama noted that Air … Read more
Emerging reports have claimed that at least two people have been confirmed injured in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The attacks, according to Nigerian sources, began few hours ago when armed protesters stormed the streets of Johannesburg demanding the departure of foreigners. It was gathered the protests, which led to attacks, started in the … Read more
– Armed South African protesters have said that all foreigners must leave their country – The South Africa nationals recent time started launching attacks on foreigners, looting their property – In reprisal attacks in Nigeria, South Africa-owned businesses have been targeted Armed protesters are on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa demanding the immediate departure of … Read more
–Armed Protesters hit the street of south Africa demanding foreigners to leave. A fresh round of violence is currently surging in the streets of Johannesburg as armed protesters have took to the streets, demanding that foreigners to return to where they came from. READ ALSO: oshiomole-what-will-i-gain-if-obaseki-does-not-run-for-2nd-term/ According to a source,he told our correspondent that … Read more
-President Buhari is expected in south Africa to strengthen diplomatic ties with south Africa. The South African Presidency has said that the Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari is expected to pay a state visit to South Africa in October. Last week and this week, they were many attacks against Nigerian owned businesses and properties in south … Read more
–Nigerians in South Africa hopeful that the meeting with Buhari and South African president in October will reduce their suffering Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), is optimistic that the meeting between Nigerian and South African Presidents in October, will bring lasting solutions to the recurrent xenophobia. The President of NICASA, Mr Ben Okoli, … Read more
Some youths in Kano State on Saturday staged a peaceful protest against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. The youth, who marched from Zoo Road to Audu Bako Secretariat along the State Road, carried placards with various inscriptions condemning the action on Nigerians. According to NAN, the protesters, who called on the South … Read more
– Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again spoken about effect of xenophobic attacks on Lagos labour market – Sanwo-Olu said over 5000 jobs were lost in the state He, however, urged business owners to embark on a robust engagement with their local communities Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lamented the colossal loses … Read more
– About 497 suspects have been arrested for looting shops in Gauteng Province, South Africa – The police said suspects started the looting shops quite a number of days before their arrest – The officers said they are on high alert monitoring the situation The South African police said on Friday, 0 6, that they … Read more
-Severing diplomatic relation with South Africa is not in the best interest of Nigerians of South Africa -Nigeria to consider other options apart from diplomatic ties severance The Federal Government on Friday declared that it won’t severe diplomatic relationship with South Africa despite the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama … Read more
-FG issues strong warning on fake news being distributed -Condemns the attack on South African businesses in Nigeria The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians against further reprisal attacks on South Africans and their businesses in Nigeria. The government through the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in a press conference … Read more
Zambia have cancelled an international friendly football match which was slated for Lusaka next weekend against South Africa. The cancellation follows a renewed violence against foreigners in the country which has left at least five killed and 189 others arrested. “This is because of the security concerns, you never know what can happen,” Football Association … Read more
– Offices of South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has been shut down – The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, confirmed the report The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate. This is as a result of fear arising from attacks by youths in the country. The acting … Read more
– Presidency has been urged by a member of house of Representatives to abandon long-held ‘Africa as centrepiece’ foreign policy of Nigeria – Nwawuba who was a member of the Femi Gbajabiamila-led committee which was mandated by the House to visit the South-African parliament in 2017 – He criticised the lack of political will on the … Read more
-FG to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa -Interested Nigerians to liaise with High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria Following the latest xenophobic attack on Nigerians residing in South Africa, the Nigerian government said it will begin the evacuation of Nigerians willing to leave the country on Friday. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who disclosed … Read more
-No African country would have tried this with Olusegun Obasanjo -Nigeria has become too soft on the continent Dele Momodu, media mogul and entrepreneur, has reacted to the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Momodu insisted that such act won’t have occurred during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He pointed out … Read more
-FG Urge Nigerians to stay away from South Africa -Nigerian government condemns attacks on foreign nationals and their businesses in South Africa The Federal Government has advised Nigerians against traveling to ‘high risk and volatile areas in South Africa.’ A statement signed by Ferdinand Nwonye Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, said the travel advisory … Read more
–The Nigerian Government draws battle line with South Africa, vows not to cave in The Federal Government on Wednesday declared that it had drawn battle line with South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this when he addressed State House correspondents after a closed doors with … Read more
South Africa owned telecommunications giant, MTN has announced the closure of all its shops in Nigeria. This may not be unconnected with the threat by some Nigerians to reciprocate the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there had been series of attacks on Nigerians and their … Read more