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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The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Thursday that one of the communities that gave Nigerians quit order had withdrawn their decision.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

Nigerians abroad, Nigerians in Diaspora, south africa, Xenophobia

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

Drug Trafficking, Illicit drug trade, nigeria, south africa, Xenophobia

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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Today’s Noisemakers: Boma kills ex-boyfriend, Jaja, for proposing to friend and Twitter NG has a meltdown

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1. Daily Post NGR;... Read More

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The Thread: “I was raped by my dad” | Horrifying stories of abuse out of Twitter that will break your heart

Twitter Africa today is full of stories that will make you shiver, clutch a hanky and wail into it, while shaking your head endlessly in sheer frustration. Women are sharing the treatment they have received at the hands of men, some of which are fathers and some strangers. The dam broke when a story about... Read More

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2 Nigerians shot dead in South Africa

by Omoleye Omoruyi Two Nigerians have reportedly been shot dead in South Africa. Chairman of the Nigerian union in South Africa, Mike Ibitoye, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone from Cape Town. “Mr Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, native of Nkpor, Idemili north local government area of Anambra state, was shot in... Read More

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Nigerian man shot dead in South Africa

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed the death of one Chinedu Eze, who was allegedly killed by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province. Chairman of the union in the province, Mike Ibitoye, confirmed the incident. He said Eze, 35, was shot on April 25 during an argument over a... Read More

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Just In: At least 17 schoolchildren killed in South Africa bus crash

by Dolapo Adelana At least 17 school children have been killed when the minibus they were travelling in crashed into a truck and exploded into a ball of fire According to emergency services, the incident occurred in Mpumalanga province, east of the capital Pretoria, on Friday. “The number now is at least 17 fatalities,” Russel... Read More

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Xenophobia: Create job opportunities, infrastructure, Reps tell FG

The House of Representatives has recommended the creation of job opportunities and infrastructure in order to stop Nigerians from traveling abroad in search of greener pastures. The lower chamber ad hoc committee had given the recommendation as part of ways to stop the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa. The six-member committee which visited... Read More

Attack, House of Representatives, infrastructure, job opprtunities, south africa, Xenophobia

“To live an authentic life, I make conscious choices so I have no regrets.” Dudu Msomi, Busara Leadership Partners CEO, speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Dudu Msomi is one of an awesome kind. She has built for herself a ground-breaking enterprise in an atmosphere where few men excel. We hope you enjoy this enlightening interview with her as much we did. Who is Dudu Msomi, and what does she do? Dudu Msomi is the CEO of Busara Leadership... Read More

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Xenophobia: Killing of Nigerian in South Africa reprehensible – FG

The Federal Government has condemned the death of a Nigerian in South Africa, Rasaq Ajao as “reprehensible”. The auto mechanic was killed by a mob on Thursday on suspicion of his alleged engagement in drug peddling in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. [Read Also: Again! 2 Nigerians killed in South Africa] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in... Read More

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Again! 2 Nigerians killed in South Africa

by Dolapo Adelana Two Nigerians have been killed in South Africa after weeks of violent attacks by citizens of the country. The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Martins Cobham, confirmed the death of a Nigerian mechanic identified as Razak Ajao, while Ralph Nwachukwu, a Nigerian living in South Africa, said another Nigerian was also... Read More

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Recent attacks on Nigerians in South africa not xenophobic – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the recent attack on two Nigerians in Polokwane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa was not a xenophobic attack. In a statement by its spokesperson, Clement Aduku on Wednesday, the ministry said two Nigerians were said to be injured and properties destroyed in the... Read More

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Xenophobia: There’s a gang up against Nigerians in South Africa – Reps member

by Dolapo Adelana The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Mrs Rita Orji on Wednesday said the time to stop massaging the ego of South Africa is over. Orji, who said this after receiving the news of fresh attacks on Nigerians stated that it was clear that there was a gang up... Read More

House of Representatives, nigerians, Rita Orji, south africa, Xenophobia

Xenophobia: Five Nigerians attacked in South Africa

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Tuesday said five Nigerians were attacked in Polokwane, Limpopo Province of the country. Secretary of the Union in the Province, Collins Mgbo disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on telephone from Polokwane. Mgbo said three of the five Nigerians attacked were in... Read More

Attack, five Nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

Xenophobia: Nigerians flood our country with penis enlargement adverts – South African pastor (WATCH)

The video of a South African pastor inciting his congregation against Nigerians has surfaced online. In the video, the pastor said the only thing Nigerians brought to South Africa was penis enlargement adverts. He said, “I’m the gate keeper here in Witbank… Stop all these Nigerians who come to our town and go around pasting... Read More

Adverts, nigerians, penis enlargement, south africa, Xenophobia

Xenophobia: Nigerians to get early warning of potential attacks in South Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has an Early Warning Unit will be constituted to warn Nigerians of potential xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He announced the development on Friday during a joint briefing with the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Danbazau in Abuja. He said the Early Warning Unit, which will comprise of Nigerian and... Read More

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400 Nigerians serving jail term in South Africa – Dambazau

Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd) on Friday said 400 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences in South Africa. Dambazau said this at a joint news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the visit of Nigerian delegation to South Africa. Dambazau and Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, had on Monday... Read More

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Xenophobia: South Africans attack Nigerians again

by Azeez Adeniyi Some Nigerian real estate agents in Turffontein, South Africa have been attacked by local resident, Channels TV reports. According to the TV station, the attackers alleged that Nigerians were hijacking their houses. It was gathered that it took the intervention of the police to quell the tension in the area. One of... Read More

Attack, nigerians, south africa, Xenophobia

South African legislature promises to end killing of Nigerians

The lower arm of the South African Assembly on Tuesday promised to pursue legislation that would curb xenophobic attacks. The South African lawmakers said this at a meeting with a delegation of the Nigerian House of Representatives in Cape Town. They promised to consult with the Executive Arm to initiate such laws. The House of... Read More

House of Representatives, killing of Nigerians, lawmakers, south africa, Xenophobia

Xenophobia: South Africans are attacking Nigerians over women – Dabiri-Erewa

by Azeez Adeniyi Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Saturday said South African politicians are telling citizens that foreigners including Nigerians are taking their women and jobs. She added that it was wrong for South Africans to attack all foreigners and Nigerians for crimes only a few are... Read More

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