south africa

October 13, 2017

Five Nigerians in hospital after attack by South African police

At least five Nigerians are in the hospital after being allegedly brutalised by policemen in South Africa. Background: After the major xenophobic attack on Nigerians some years back, Nigerians in the country have continued to be attacked on a daily basis by either the police or citizens. A Nigerian was recently killed by the South... Read More

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October 11, 2017

The Big 5: Three Nigerians killed in South Africa in less than one month, EFCC to begin auction of seized petroleum products, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent chieftaincy tussle in Oyo state, the state governor Abiola Ajimobi has said he will not dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Adetunji, despite the Oba’s action. Here’s a bit of context to... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Another Nigerian killed by police in South Africa

Ibrahim Badmus, a 25-year-old Nigerian, has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg in South Africa. His death happened barely one-week Jelili Omoyele, also a Nigerian, was killed in Johannesburg over an alleged 300 Rand (about N7,500) parking lot debt. Steve Lumbwe a Congolese, who was a flat-mate of the deceased, narrated... Read More

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October 9, 2017

The Big 5: Senator asks Buhari to suspend Kachikwu, Baru; Soldiers reportedly invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It was indeed a joyous weekend for Nigerians as the Super Eagles defeated Zambia’s Chipolopolo, gracefully qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia – the first African country to achieve such feat. Egypt followed as close second. The sound of victory resonated... Read More

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October 8, 2017

Another Nigerian shot dead in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said a 35-year-old man, Jelili Omoyeke has been shot dead in Johannesburg on Saturday. President of the union, Adetola Olubajo said the phone technician was killed at a parking lot at Doornfontein, Gauteng Province. He said a fact-finding team to the scene led by him and National Welfare Officer,... Read More

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September 28, 2017

The Thread: Finally, men tell us why they rape

This is not to assume that men are always the perpetrators when it comes to rape, even if by the laws of Nigeria, a man cannot be raped. Currently, Abuja is the only state with a progressive legislation on rape. VAPPA (Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act), the legislation with application in Abuja defines rape as... Read More

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September 9, 2017

Ghosts voted for the opposition | South African President Zuma says

South President Jacob Zuma has said his party, the African National Congress (ANC) lost the elections in the Western Cape because ‘ghosts voted.’ According to HUFFPOST, Zuma said the Democratic Alliance (DA) used witchcraft to remain in power. “I don’t know where they get the luck to win here because people in the majority are... Read More

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September 8, 2017

South African police release five arrested Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said the police in that country has released five Nigerians detained for protesting the killing of a businessman. The South African Police had reportedly killed Clement Kalu, a native of Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra for being in possession of drugs, at Springs town, near Johannesburg. Nigerians... Read More

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September 7, 2017

The Late 5: Aisha Alhassan’s fate, Bannon bashes the Catholic church and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Following a controversial viral video showing minister of women’s affair Aisha Alhassan publicly declaring support for former vice president Atiku Abubakar, the minister has said she is unperturbed by criticism. She has also stated in several interviews that she would support Atiku even if... Read More

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September 7, 2017

FG protests killing of Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian mission in South Africa said it has expressed its displeasure at the killing of Nigerians to the government of that country. The police in South Africa had recently killed two Nigerians in possession of drugs. Kingsley Ikeri, from Imo state, was allegedly killed by the police at Vryheid town, in KwaZulu Natal province... Read More

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September 6, 2017

South African policemen kill another Nigerian

Clement Ofoma, a Nigerian based in South Africa has allegedly been tortured to death by Policemen in the country. The Nigerian community in South Africa confirmed the killing on Wednesday, saying it occurred at Springs town, near Johannesburg. Ofoma, 35, a native of Obosi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra, was a businessman based in... Read More

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September 2, 2017

Killing of Nigerian in South Africa condemnable – Dabiri-Erewa

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdurrahman Balogun, the Presidential aide said ” this is one death, too many” This came after reports that a Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeri,... Read More

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August 30, 2017

Why $15m seized from Jonathan by South Africa has not been recovered – FG

The Federal Government said it is yet to retrieve the $15m arms fund seized by the South African Government during the Goodluck Jonathan administration due to the long process involved. South African government had seized $9.3m and $5.7m cash, claiming that they were intended for the illegal purchase of arms. Abubakar Malami, minister of justice and attorney-general... Read More

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August 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit South Africa on behalf of Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks?

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had in October 2015 fined telecommunications giant, MTN the sum of N1.04 trillion for its refusal to deactivate 5.2 million unregistered and improperly registered SIM cards on its network. The fine caused panic for MTN in particular and the industry in general. Immediately this happened the company approached the NCC... Read More

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Attack, Buhari, fine, killings, MTN, south africa, Xenophobia

August 17, 2017

South Africa Police kills another Nigerian

The Nigerian Union in South Africa Thursday, said that another Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh, has been killed in the Western Cape Province of that country. Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape chapter of the union, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the telephone from Cape Town that Mr Eloh was strangled to death by South... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Police arrest ‘associates’ of Evans the kidnapper

The ongoing police investigation has revealed that billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans was involved in crimes in South Africa. According to The Nation, the police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh, said the investigation has also led to the arrest of more associates of Evans who were found to be probably wealthier and living bigger than... Read More

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South African president, Zuma survives another no-confidence vote

South African President, Jacob Zuma has survived another no-confidence vote. On Tuesday, 384 parliamentarians voted with only 177, supporting the vote of no confidence. More than half of the voters, 198, opposed the motion while nine lawmakers abstained. The anti-Zuma coalition did not get a majority to remove the president. Zuma has now survived eight... Read More

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FG has neglected us | Xenophobia attack victims lament

Some Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attacks in Limpopo province of South Africa have lamented that they have been neglected by the Nigerian government. Chairman of the Nigerian union in the province, Oluwasegun Oyebanji told journalists that victims of the attack were suffering. “The affected victims in the province are suffering. “A woman whose husband... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Senate to pass bill to reduce high house rents The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill that will check the high rate of house rents in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. 2. Hate speeches: Don’t play politics with security, Osinbajo tells governors Acting... Read More

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South African communities withdraw quit notice to Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Thursday that one of the communities that gave Nigerians quit order had withdrawn their decision. According to The Cable, President of the Union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said that a meeting was held by the union and the community as well as the police to resolve the issue. “A meeting was... Read More

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How I once sold drugs in South Africa – Kidnap kingpin, Evans

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans has revealed that he once sold drugs in South Africa. In an interview with Vanguard, Evans he returned to Nigeria after he was shot by one of his customers. He said, ”I traveled to South Africa, where I started selling drugs. But I had issues with some South Africans who didn’t like... Read More

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Xenophobia: South African communities issue quit order to Nigerians

The Nigerian Mission in South Africa said it has started addressing the alleged quit order issued to Nigerians by two communities in that country. Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner in South Africa, Amb. Martin Cobham, said the mission was on top of the situation. Cobham said he has engaged with South African authorities to control the... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. DRUG TRAFFICKING: TWO SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES GIVE NIGERIANS QUIT NOTICE Two communities in South Africa have on Wednesday asked Nigerians to vacate their territories, the Nigerian Union claims. 2. “THERE ARE ONLY 2 MAJOR TRIBES IN NIGERIA: THE ELITES AND THE MASSES” – EMIR SANUSI... Read More

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Drug trafficking: 2 South African communities give Nigerians quit notice

Two communities in South Africa have on Wednesday asked Nigerians to vacate their territories, the Nigerian Union claims. President of the union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said the Kuruman community in Northern Cape Province gave Nigerians till Thursday to leave. He also said the Klaafontein community, Extension 5, Johannesburg, directed landlords not to renew the rent of... Read More

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Bafana Bafana thrash the Super Eagles 2-0 in their first encounter of the AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana have beaten the Super Eagles 2-0 in their first encounter of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The first half ended in a goalless draw but Tokelo Rantie broke the deadlock with a great header from inside the box after a decent cross by Mphahlele on the right hand side. Percy Tau... Read More

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Man, 23, raped for three days by three women in South Africa

A South African man was left disoriented after being drugged and raped numerous times over three days by three women. The 23-year-old’s troubles started when he hailed down a communal taxi in eastern Pretoria on Friday – which had three young women inside. The taxi began to change direction and the man was ordered to sit... Read More

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90 Nigerians deported by South Africa

by Omoleye Omoruyi The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. Spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed in Lagos. Alabi said the deportees, who are all men, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 3.30pm. “This afternoon, about 3.30pm, 90 Nigerians were... Read More

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Microsoft to launch datacentre in Africa to boost economy

by Omoleye Omoruyi Software giant, Microsoft, has announced plans to establish datacenter in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. This announcement continues the on ongoing investments in Africa, where organizations are using currently available cloud and mobile services as a platform for innovation in health care, agriculture, education, and entrepreneurship. The new investment is expected to provide highly... Read More

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Xenophobia: 2 Nigerians beaten mercilessly in South Africa (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Omoleye Omoruyi It was reported just last week that two Nigerians were shot dead in South Africa, and this week, images of two Nigerians who were almost beaten to death have emerged online. A Facebook user, Martin Ogbaje, who shared the photos, said the two Nigerians were beaten to stupor at Kuruman, Northern Cape.... Read More

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The Thread: “Black Lives Matter is not equivalent to #MenAreTrash | Dr Etin schools Twitter NG on labels

Following the death of Karabo Mokoena, a South African lady who was burnt to death by Sandile, her boyfriend; and Nathan Oko-Jaja, a Nigerian young man, who was killed by his ex-girlfriend, Twitter Africa has been caught up in the fury of hashtags- Men are scum; Men are trash; Not all men – and a... Read More

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