XENOPHOBIA: Over 400 Nigerians have already registered to return home, more still coming forward – Consul-general

Nigeria’s consul-general in Johannesburg Godwin Adama, says over 400 Nigerians have indicated interest to be evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Foreign nationals in the country have been subjected to fresh attacks. This has led to a diplomatic row between Nigeria and South Africa. Speaking on Sunday, the consul-general in South Africa, said the […]

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2 Nigerians shot dead in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Wednesday that two Nigerians  were  shot dead in Western Cape Province of that country. Mr Mike Ibitoye, the Chairman of the Union`s chapter in the province, told newsmen on telephone from Cape Town, South Africa,  that the Nigerians were  shot by unidentified assailants. “Mr Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, […]

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South Africa deports 97 Nigerians

The government of South Africa has deported 97 Nigerians for committing various offences. The deportees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday night in a chartered aircraft with the registration number GBB710 from Johannesburg. This is coming amidst the wave of xenophobia sweeping through some South African cities. The News Agency of […]

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