Tag: Xenophobia
Nigerians in South Africa say FG addressing their problems
By EMMANUEL YASHIMABUJA- The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) has said that many issues affecting Nigerians in that country are already being addressed by Mr...
Fresh Xenophobic Protests In South Africa As Violent Groups Threaten Bloodshed...
Soem very violent groups on Wednesday led a protest in Soweto, South Africa, calling for the expulsion of foreigners and non-nationals which led to...
Senate probes CCT Chairman, Umar, over alleged assault
The Senate on Tuesday referred a petition against chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Danladi Umar over alleged assault on a guard,...
South Africa deports African migrants after protests
South African authorities say they have begun deporting 20 refugees and asylum seekers who were part of a months-long sit-in protest against xenophobia.
They are...
Xenophobia: Anti-Nigerian hashtag trends in South Africa
#NigeriansMustGo has been the top trending hashtag on Twitter in South Africa, in the latest sign of growing xenophobia against foreigners in the country.
This...
Racism, xenophobia, protectionism constitute threat to multilateral efforts at addressing global...
By Lizzy Okoji
Abuja - Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President, United Nations General Assembly says racism, xenophobia, resurgent nationalism, as well as tendencies toward protectionism...
Soludo tasks Nigerians in diaspora to invest at home
By Maureen Okon
Abuja - Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to...
Xenophobia: Ekweremadu Takes Case to Int’l Parliament
By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) - Former Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has taken the case of the disturbing...
Xenophobia: South Africans attack Nigerians again
South Africans living in Mpumalamga province have attacked Nigerians in a fresh wave of xenophobic violence.
Channels Television correspondent in South Africa reports that further...
Xenophobia: Abia Union in South Africa commends Ikpeazu for assisting returnees
By Peter Ejiofor
Lagos - Mr Chima Umealo, President-General of Abia Union in South Africa, has commended Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia for...
Xenophobia: Akeredolu receives returnees, promises enabling environment for new life
By Ayodeji Alabi
Akure - Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Friday, promised to give necessary support and provide an enabling environment for South...
Buhari arrives South Africa, set for talks on xenophobia, other issues
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in South Africa for a three-day state visit.
The state visit follows one in March 2016 by former South African...
Xenophobia: Buhari’s Meeting With Ramaphosa Will Address Issue, Says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism that the proposed meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, would go...
Xenophobia: Be vigilant as tension mounts in Pretoria CBD, NUSA implores...
By Peter Ejiofor
Lagos - As serious tension mount in the Pretoria Central Business District (CBD) over apprehended drug peddlers that were beaten...
Xenophobia: Nigerian Union in S/Africa lauds Air Peace boss for benevolence
By Busayo Onijala
Lagos - The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has lauded the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for his benevolence towards...
NIDCOM chief lauds state gov’ts for reaching out to returnees from...
By Joy Kaka
Abuja - Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has applauded state governments for reaching out to their indigene who were evacuated from...
Xenophobia: Air Peace flies home another 314 Nigerians from South Africa
…As Reps recommend Allen Onyema for national award
The second batch of Nigerian returnees fleeing from xenophobic attacks in South Africa arrived in Nigeria on...
Xenophobia: LASG gives N20,000 each to 2nd batch of 315 returnees...
By Yunus Yusuf and Florence Onuegbu
Lagos - The Lagos State Government on Wednesday gave a sum of N20,000 to each of the second batch...
Second Batch Of Nigerians From South Africa Arrive In Lagos
The second batch of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa have arrived in Lagos.
The 314 returnees and the Head of Immigration and Consular Matters...
Xenophobia: Why Air Peace is evacuating Nigerians for free – CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Airline, Mr Allen Onyema, has explained why the company is offering free service in the evacuation of...