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 […]
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 […]
Tinubu Urges Africa to Condemn South Africa Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to speak with one voice in condemning the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. He made the call in a statement signed on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the […]
Reps Urge Tougher Action Over South Africa Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to adopt tougher diplomatic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. The lawmakers urged the government to review Nigeria’s bilateral relations with South Africa and suspend areas of cooperation where necessary until firm guarantees are […]
Senate Seeks Urgent Action Over South Africa Xenophobia
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has called for urgent diplomatic intervention over the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who raised concerns over reports that anti-migrant groups in South Africa issued an ultimatum ordering […]
Nigerian Youth Leaders Give South Africans July Exit Deadline
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to South Africans living in Nigeria, asking them to leave the country by the end of July 2026 over the alleged mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa. At a press conference on Wednesday, National Youth Leader […]
South Africa Deploys Police Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests
By Oluwakemi Kindness South African authorities have deployed police across key cities amid fears that planned anti-immigration protests could turn violent as campaigners push for undocumented migrants to leave the country. The demonstrations coincide with an unofficial deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreigners to exit South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged protesters to […]