Pregnant Woman, 11 Others Die in South Africa House Attack
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Gunmen have killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, after storming a house in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban, South Africa. The attack happened shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, September 22, when 14 people were gathered inside the home in the Ziko area. Police said three people survived with injuries. According to […]
National Assembly Boycotts South Africa Over Xenophobia Reports
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of legislative activities hosted by the country over continued reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A statement on Friday signed by the […]
Dead Sardines Wash Ashore on South Africa’s Coast
By Sulyman Gobir Thousands of dead sardines have washed ashore along South Africa’s southern coast, raising concerns among marine scientists and environmentalists over a possible outbreak of pilchard herpesvirus (PHV). The mass fish mortality was recorded last week along the coastline of Gqeberha, where stretches of Hobie and Pollock beaches were covered with dead sardines […]
FG confirms return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa
by Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa, following their arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The returnees arrived aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg, accompanied by two officials from the Nigerian Consulate-General. A statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of […]
14 Illegal Miners Killed in South Africa Rockfall
By Oluwakemi Kindness Fourteen illegal miners have been killed and eight others seriously injured after a rockfall at a disused mine near Rustenburg, South Africa. The incident occurred at an abandoned mine about 100 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg, police said on Tuesday. Provincial police spokeswoman, Colonel Adele Myburgh said officials were still heading to the […]
Youth Leaders Postpone Protest Over Xenophobia in South Africa
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has postponed its planned warning protest against South Africans in Nigeria over the reported xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The protest, scheduled for today Wednesday, August 5, 2026, was postponed following a security briefing by the Department […]
Delta unveils ₦2m lifeline for South Africa returnees
By Zainab Bakare Delta State Government has announced a comprehensive support package for 86 indigenes repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with each affected family set to receive a ₦2 million grant alongside monthly financial assistance. The intervention, unveiled at a reception for the returnees at the Government House in Asaba, also includes […]
Tyla Removes Lagos From Upcoming APOP World Tour
By Mardiyyah Abubakar South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APOP World Tour. The Lagos concert was initially scheduled for December 22. A check of the singer’s official tour website on Friday showed that the Lagos date was no longer listed. The updated tour schedule still includes previously […]
Nigeria Demands Justice, Compensation for Xenophobia Victims
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has demanded justice for Nigerians killed in xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, while seeking compensation for citizens whose businesses and properties were destroyed. The government said at least 98 Nigerians had been killed in mob and hate-related attacks in South Africa since 2022. Minister of State for […]
FG Urges South Africa to End Attacks on Nigerians
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has urged South Africa to end the recurring attacks on Nigerians, revealing that 98 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past four years. Nigeria delivered the message in Abuja during a meeting with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who visited as […]