The Federal Government has called on the South African authorities to take urgent and concrete action to end the recurring xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. Speaking during a meeting with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, expressed concern…
Tanzania pulled off the first major upset of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defeating South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling Group B encounter in Casablanca, Morocco. Diana Msewa opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a stunning solo effort after a dazzling run from midfield. South Africa responded just before the break as Bambanani…
The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive assessment of the losses suffered by Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with a view to securing compensation and strengthening protection for citizens living abroad. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Babajimi Benson,…
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has unveiled plans to provide psychosocial and economic reintegration support for Nigerians recently evacuated from South Africa. The Commission disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving 305 returnees aboard the latest Federal Government-chartered Air Peace flight from South Africa. According to the NCFRMI, the latest arrival brings…
The Federal Government has confirmed that the final batch of 305 Nigerian returnees evacuated from South Africa is scheduled to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as part of its ongoing evacuation programme. According to updated flight information, the Air Peace evacuation flight departed South Africa at 6:30 a.m. South African time and is expected to…
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Federal Government’s ongoing evacuation exercise for Nigerians affected by xenophobic tensions in South Africa will continue on Wednesday, with the arrival of the fourth evacuation flight carrying 270 returnees. The Air Peace aircraft is expected to depart Johannesburg at midnight and arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, around 5:00…
The Nigerian Senate has warned that the country may review its diplomatic relations with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians persist. The warning followed a motion raised during plenary on Tuesday by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, who drew the attention of lawmakers to an alleged June 30, 2026 ultimatum issued to Nigerians living in…
The Federal Government has announced that another batch of Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday, July 7, as violent xenophobic hostilities targeting black migrants continue to escalate across the country. The upcoming flight marks the latest phase of an emergency repatriation exercise launched by Nigerian authorities following deadly protests and clashes led…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, describing the incidents as unacceptable and warning that it may activate further diplomatic measures if attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals continue. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
The fourth batch of Nigerians voluntarily evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks has safely arrived in the country. The Air Peace aircraft carrying 271 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, marking another phase of the Federal Government’s ongoing evacuation exercise. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier announced that the flight departed Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday and was…
