•Dead fishes on riverbanks The tide came in last week carrying thousands of dead sardines onto South Africa’s south coast and by dawn, stretches of Gqeberha’s shoreline were flecked with silver. Along Hobie and Pollock beaches, bewildered residents watched as waves deposited more fish on the sand, fuelling fears that a virus linked to devastat...
•Arrival of Nigerian returnees from South Africa A total of 67 Nigerian returnees from South Africa have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. The returnees landed via South Africa Airways at exactly 8:45 pm yesterday and were received by some federal government agencies, including the National Emergency Managem...
Another batch of 65 Nigerians is expected to return home from South Africa today, sponsored by private individuals. The repatriation comes amid continuing concerns over xenophobic attacks and the safety of foreign nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a notification issued yesterday by its outgoing spokesp...
•Returnees from South Africa A fresh batch of Nigerians seeking evacuation from South Africa is currently undergoing the final stage of processing, with their flight tickets being arranged. No fewer than 60 returnees are expected to be on board the privately sponsored evacuation, which has been scheduled for next week, reports The Nation. Acco...
•Nigerian returnees from South Africa A new batch of 88 Nigerian nationals will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, today, via South African Airways, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. In an updated statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, today, the returnees are expected to depart...
•Nigerian returnees from South Africa A new batch of 83 Nigerian nationals will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, via South African Airways, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. In a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the returne...
•Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu (L) Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, says Nigeria will give everything in today’s clash against South Africa as they seek another route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 10-time African champions missed out on automatic qualification for the global tournament after suffering a 1-0 defeat...
•Anti-immigrants protesters in South Africa Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe was heading home at sunset after a shift in one of South Africa’s top fruit-producing regions, where bushes laden with bright unpicked citrus stood in rows. “I see a lot of farm owners who are crying now… people have to harvest those naartjies but there is [&hell...
•South African protesters hold sticks and flags while chanting slogans as they march during a demonstration by the “March and March” and Operation Dudula movements The federal government is talking tough over the spate of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, calling on the South African authorities to take “concrete” action over the developm...
•House of Representatives The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties and properties abandoned by Nigerians following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The lawmakers also urged the federal government to intensify diplomatic engagements, pursue legal measures and strengthen bila...
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