Monday, October 26, 2026

South Africa

July 2, 2026

Xenophobia: Tinubu govt urged to create entrepreneurs fund for Nigerians repatriated from South Africa

The NUSA spokesman urged Mr Tinubu to leverage Nigeria’s economic relationship with South Africa more strategically.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
July 2, 2026

Group urges FG’s support for Nigerians repatriated from South Africa

The group urged the federal government to treat the ongoing repatriation as the beginning of a comprehensive support programme.

Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA)
July 2, 2026

Xenophobia: Ghana fumes over killing of national in South Africa, demands arrest, prosecution of perpetrators

Xenophobia: Ghana fumes over killing of national in South Africa, demands arrest, prosecution of perpetrators

Xenophobia Attacks
July 1, 2026

FG to evacuate 271 Nigerians from South Africa in third phase flight Friday

The consulate urged the expected Nigerian nationals to come along with their clearance certificates, as well as other documents used during the screening process.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
July 1, 2026

Xenophobia: Youth leaders seek safety of Nigerians in South Africa

The Chairman of the forum, Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the incidents were undermining the ideals of African unity and peaceful coexistence.

Xenophobic violence
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: FG engages South African authorities on safety of Nigerians awaiting evacuation

Mr Ebienfa gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja to mark the arrival of the second batch of Nigerian evacuees from Johannesburg.

Violence in South Africa
June 30, 2026

Fans jeer South Korean team on returning home after disappointing World Cup outing

The team’s captain Son Heung-min issued a statement on Instagram, apologising to fans over the performance in North America. 

Fans jeer South Korea team
June 30, 2026

What encounter with a South African editor taught me about Nigeria

What I learned from my friend, Tony, was not a denial of press freedom or the promotion of self-censorship. It’s not even an abdication of the duty to hold power accountable.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
June 30, 2026

More Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid June 30 anti-immigrant protests

Another batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrived in Lagos on Tuesday as they were forced to flee widespread xenophobic attacks.

South Africans during June 30 protest
June 30, 2026

Xenophobia: University students threaten to shut down South African businesses in Nigeria

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has threatened to shut down South Africans’ businesses in Nigeria if their government fails to stop xenophobic attacks.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa