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Xenophobia

How many more Nigerians need to die from SA’s Xenophobia before Nigeria takes action?

It is no more news that South Africa has become a dreaded place for Nigerians to visit and stay for some years now and its getting worse every year, the number of Nigerians that have been killed as a result of xenophobia driven attacks an other shootings this year recently crossed the 100 mark, after... Read More

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Jacob Zuma

February 16, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] A disgraceful end for South Africa’s Jacob Zuma

As a surprise to everyone, and yet a surprise to no one, Jacob Zuma, the embattled president of the Republic of South Africa, publicly announced his resignation on the 14th of February 2018, marking a tenure that was marred by over 660 separate corruption allegations. For South Africans this was the perfect Valentine’s Day present,... Read More

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February 15, 2018

The Late 5: South Africa gets new president, Nigeria drops in latest FIFA ranking and other top stories

These are the Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take Nigeria to the next level, despite challenges being faced by the country. Buhari made the promise at the induction of the Nigerian Air Force’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Tsaigumi, in Kaduna. The President said his administration was determined to overcome all... Read More

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Inxeba

February 8, 2018

[The Film Blog] You can now stream South African queer film “Inxeba” (The Wound) on Netflix

“In The Wound, being a man isn’t about being a naturally dominant person, but about learning to submit yourself to a patriarchal model that demands heterosexuality,” Brett Pardy writes in a recent review for Seventh Row. Directed by John Tengrove, Inxeba (The Wound) is a South African coming-of-age film that tells the story of Xolani,... Read More

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November 14, 2017

Two Nigerians allegedly killed in South Africa within 48 hours

Two Nigerians have reportedly been killed in South Africa within 48 hours. NAN reports that Ikechukwu Edmond, aged 40 was allegedly killed on November 11 while the second victim Eluka Agu was allegedly bitten to death on November 13. It was learnt that Edmond, a businessman was killed in front of his house on Amant street, Malvern, Johannesburg.... Read More

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Sex work

November 9, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: SWEAT needs your help to decriminalise sex work in South Africa

Here at the Sexuality Blog, we won’t even pretend that we are against sex work. It would be hypocritical for us to constantly preach the message of the autonomy of people and their right to express their sexualities however they wish provided they do not harm others, and then turn around and fight against sex... Read More

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November 1, 2017

Those responsible for Ozubulu massacre are in South African prison – Police

Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, on Wednesday said those responsible for the church attack in Ozubulu in Anambra State have been identified. He gave their names as Prince Charles Obi a.k.a Gozila and Dickson Nwodi. He added that they were both serving murder sentences in South African prisons. Umar disclosed this during... Read More

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October 22, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] What are Nigerians doing in South Africa?

The mindless killings of Nigerians in South Africa has remained unabated and the brewing signs are not helping either, the South African police are now sending a cryptic message to Nigerians by virtue of their October 18, 2017, protest against Nigerians living in the country. Can we please ask ourselves a very truthful and sincere... Read More

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October 16, 2017

The Late 5: Nigerians are not buying Buahri’s ‘timeout with the kids,’ Lagos tests negative to Monkeypox, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Aisha Aliyu Gebi, the young girl whose letter to the president went viral on Twitter, Nicole, who donated her “lunch money” to his campaign team 3 years ago, and another little girl who prayed for him while he was sick,... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Supreme Court reinstates 783 corruption charges against Jacob Zuma

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal Friday, upheld a High Court ruling to reinstate no fewer than 800 corruption charges filed against Jacob Zuma before he became president, according to a report by BizAfricaDaily. [Read Also: “A South African must not kill a Nigerian, every country must unite” – Jacob Zuma] Highlights: Zuma, who has faced... Read More

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October 15, 2017

The Thread: “Dear Rochas Okorocha, you’re mad for this statue of Jacob Zuma”

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has just erected a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Nigerians are not cool with it. That’s not all. The governor also named a street after Zuma and conferred him with the chieftaincy title – Ochiagha di oha mma of Igbo land. Trust Nigerians, they already registered their anger... Read More

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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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