The Nigerian community in South Africa is grappling with the tragic killing of Mr. Julius Chukwunta, who succumbed to injuries following a violent altercation in Midrand, Johannesburg. Chukwunta’s death has sparked outrage and raised concerns over the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon … Read more
Japan and India refute Biden’s “xenophobic” label, citing misunderstanding of their policies. Biden’s remarks made during fundraising event spark diplomatic tension. Both nations emphasize their openness and robust economic growth, countering Biden’s assertions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Japan and India rebuked President Joe Biden’s characterization of them as “xenophobic” nations unwelcoming to immigrants, remarks … Read more
Biden links Japan’s economic struggles to xenophobia, echoing similar issues in China and Russia. Japan faces demographic challenges and labor shortages, hindered by restrictive immigration laws. Despite efforts to attract foreign workers, Japan’s economy remains challenged, slipping to the world’s fourth-largest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that Japan, a … Read more
The cold war between Nigeria and South Africa never seem to end after the Xenophobic attacks in September 2019. Two days ago, Nigerians and other foreign nationals resident in South Africa’s Keimoes and Upington areas of Northern Cape Province were given 12 hours to vacate by the indigenes. The President of Nigeria Union in South … Read more
There are speculations that afro-fusion star Burna Boy will no longer be performing at Africans Unite Concert, a show in South Africa. A South Africa’s media house, Timeslive, reports that the organisers took such decision as a result of the outrages it has caused on social media. It also reports that the organisers of the … 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
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
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
The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has disclosed that 640 Nigerians in South Africa have voluntarily registered to return home following the xenophobic attacks in the country. Dabiri-Erewa, who disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with the Senate Committee on Diaspora and non-governmental organizations in Abuja on Monday, said that the … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mrs Soyata Maiga, Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the commission’s members requesting them: “to urgently submit a case on the escalating xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African citizens in South Africa to the African Court on … Read more
-President Buhari meets with Speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila in Aso villa, Abuja to discuss the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. President Muhammadu Buhari and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, are meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ekohotblog gathered that the agenda of the closed door meeting is … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday, said that governors already attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in South Africa is not an affront to the decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to him, those governors and other individuals were already in South Africa before a decision was reached for Vice … Read more
-APC urges the federal government to completely take over businesses owned by south Africans. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Federal Government to completely takeover Shoprite, MTN and other South African businesses in the country. The party made the calls after an emergency National Working Committee in Abuja on Thursday The party … Read more
-Pandor said Nigerians in South Africa are drug traffickers. South African minister of foreign affairs, Naledi Pandor has said that there are many Nigerians in the country involved in drug and human trafficking. Pandor made this statement on Thursday while responding to criticisms that South Africa’s security agencies are not doing enough to protect foreigners … 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
-UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres condemns attacks on foreigners and their property. -The UN chief describes the attack as act of violence. United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the xenophobic attacks on foreigners and their property in parts of South Africa. Guterres made this known through his spokesperson, Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, at a news briefing, … Read more
-South Africa high commission to Nigeria has shut down offices following retaliatory attacks on their nationals for xenophobic attacks on foreigners. The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate for fear of attack by youths in the country. He explained that the reported attacks on South Africans in parts … Read more
-Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili said that she needed no one to decide for her where to travel to. The Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, was criticized for her decision to attend World Economic Forum(WEF) in South Africa despite Nigerian government’s withdrawal from the event. The Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was to … Read more
-Peace Airline offers free Aircraft to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa. The Proprietor of Air Peace Airlines Chief Allen Onyema has volunteered to send an aircraft from Friday 6th September 2019 to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return to Nigeria free of charge. READ ALSO: FG Set To Begin Evacuating Nigerians In South Africa On … Read more