Tag: South Africa
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RCCG Airlifts First 107 Nigerians From South Africa
By Paul Joseph The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has airlifted the first 107 Nigerians from South Africa as part of its initiative to facilitate the return of about 500 Nigerians to the country. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday night after departing Johannesburg. Officials of the…
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Nigerian Female Lecturer Found Dead At South Africa Residence
By Paul Joseph A Nigerian lecturer and researcher at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, Ayodele Odularu, has been found dead at her residence in the Eastern Cape Province, with her family calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Odularu, aged 51, reportedly died on August 16, according to her…
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Six Nigerians Extradited From South Africa To US Over Alleged Romance Scam
By Opeyemi Adelakun Six Nigerians suspected of being members of the Black Axe organised crime network have been extradited from South Africa to the United States to face allegations of wire fraud and money laundering. The South African Police Service said it handed the suspects over to the FBI and the United States Secret Service…
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Xenophobic Attacks: National Assembly Suspends Official Engagements With South Africa
By Opeyemi Adelakun The National Assembly has ordered a freeze on its official legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. Under the directive, lawmakers, committees, officials and staff of the Nigerian legislature are to suspend official trips to South Africa and…
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11-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Forcibly Circumcised by Four Pupils in South Africa
By Gloria Drealomalicha An 11-year-old boy was allegedly dragged into a school toilet and forcibly circumcised by four older pupils in South Africa, according to a report by the Daily Mail. The Grade 5 pupil was allegedly attacked during break time at Sinqobile Primary School in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, by four Grade 7 pupils.…
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65 Nigerians Set To Return From South Africa As FG Steps Up Repatriation
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has announced plans to facilitate the return of another 65 Nigerians from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, amid renewed concerns over discrimination and attacks against foreigners in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday.…
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83 Nigerians Repatriated From South Africa Arrive In Lagos
By Opeyemi AdelakunA fresh batch of 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues efforts to facilitate the safe return and reintegration of citizens stranded abroad. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday evening aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg. Kimiebi…
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South Africa Has Not Asked Nigeria To Pay Repatriation Costs – FG
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has said it has not received any formal request from South Africa seeking reimbursement for the cost of repatriating Nigerians and other foreign nationals from the country. The clarification followed reports that South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs had approached Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia over part of the R292.77…
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South Africa Seeks $18.5m Reimbursement From Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia Over Migrant Repatriation
By George Omagbemi South Africa is seeking reimbursement of about $18.5 million from Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia for expenses incurred in repatriating their nationals amid an intensified crackdown on undocumented migration. The demand follows a sharp increase in immigration enforcement, with South African authorities carrying out deportations and assisted voluntary repatriations as the government strengthens…
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FG Demands Concrete Action Over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government has called on the South African Government to take urgent and concrete action to halt the recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African migrants, warning that continued violence threatens the long-standing diplomatic and economic ties between both countries. The demand was made on Monday, July 27, 2026,…
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Nigeria Demands Justice as Citizen Dies in South African Police Operation
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the death of a Nigerian citizen, Ibeh Chika Simon, who was killed during a South African Police Service (SAPS) operation in Bellville, Cape Town. The demand was made through the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, which described the circumstances…
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Nigeria Urges ECOWAS to Drag South Africa Before African Union Over Xenophobic Attacks
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to escalate the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa to the African Union (AU), urging stronger continental intervention to protect the lives, rights and property of African migrants living in the country. The call follows renewed attacks,…