Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has demanded immediate sanctions against South Africa over the persistent, barbaric and unchecked xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals residing in her country. CDHR in a statement today jointly signed by its national president, Comrade ‘Yinka Folarin and general secr...
•An illustration of xenophobic attacks in South Africa The Nigerian community in South Africa says at least 105 Nigerians have been killed in the country over the past seven years, following the wave of xenophobic attacks against migrants. This is contained in a statement signed by the community’s leaders, Smart Nwobi and Frank Onyekwelu of [&...
•South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Authorities in South Africa have reportedly initiated a verification exercise involving foreign nationals, including Nigerians, as part of efforts to review immigration status and compliance with residency regulations. The exercise, which has sparked concerns among affected communities, is being carried...
•Falana and map of South Africa Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights over “the persistent and escalating threats to the safety and security of Nigerians and other African nationals in the Republic of South Africa.” In the communication submitted pursuant to the African Charte...
•Onyema Ekpenyong A Lagos-based businessman, Onyema Ekpenyong, talks about the death of his brother, Andrew, and how his body was found in a South African mortuary after policemen searched his home in South Africa, reports Saturday PUNCH. Excerpts: Where are you from? I’m a Lagos-based businessman from Akwa Ibom State. I’m married with two kid...
The federal government has commenced arrangements to evacuate Nigerians willing to return home from South Africa following renewed anti-foreigner protests and rising tensions in parts of that country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this, yesterday, after a telephone discussion with South Africa’s Minister o...
•Xenophobia The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for today, Monday, May 4, 2026. The notice issued yesterday ahead of the demonstrations, was signed by the Consul General, Ambassador Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, reports...
•Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu The federal government has commenced arrangements to evacuate its citizens from South Africa, with at least 130 individuals already registered for voluntary repatriation flights amid rising anti-foreigner tensions in the country. The development follows renewed protests and incidents of xenophobic rhetoric in parts of S...
•Abike Dabiri-Erewa The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, yesterday urged the South Africa government to ensure the safety of Nigerians and other black immigrants. The plea followed ongoing xenophobia attacks in some parts of the country, reports The Nation. The lo...
•South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of two Nigerians, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel in Port Elizabeth. However, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in ...
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