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Xenophobia: Nigerian govt reacts to attack on Shoprite, MTN, others

In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said that targeting South African businesses in Nigeria, like Shoprite and MTN, for attack over Xenophobia would hurt Nigerians more.

BREAKING: Xenophobia: Nigerian government takes first action

The Federal Government has finally summoned the High Commissioner of South Africa over the incessant killing of Nigerians and destruction of their property by South Africans. A meeting has been scheduled to hold between the duo by 11 am on Tuesday. A senior

Xenophobia: What Nigerians must do to South Africans - Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has appealed to Nigerians not to engage in reprisal attacks against South-Africans following the violence which trailed the wave of xenophobia in South

Xenophobia: MTN board states position on South Africa attack

The Board of MTN Nigeria, on Thursday, condemned the recent xenophobic attacks and violence perpetrated against Nigerians and other nationalities in South Africa. The Chairman of the board, Mr Ernest Ndukwe, also condemned the reprisal attacks against some

Xenophobia: South African President, Ramaphosa reveals number of people killed

South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday revealed that at least 10 persons have been killed, two of them foreigners, in a wave of xenophobic riots and attacks in the country. Ramaphosa stated this in a televised address in Johannesburg. According

Xenophobia: Another African country boycotts football friendly with South Africa

Madagascar has joined Zambia in calling off a football match against South Africa in the wake of xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Recall that last Wednesday, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) pulled out of hosting South Africa's Bafana

Xenophobia: ​South Africa reacts to protest against its businesses in Nigeria

South Africa has expressed concern over the call by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for the expulsion of South Africans and protest at South African owned businesses in Nigeria. The country made its feelings known in a statement issued

Xenophobia: Nigerian govt draws red line with South Africa, reveals plans

The Federal Government on Wednesday declared that it had drawn battle line with South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this when he addressed State House correspondents after a closed

BREAKING: Xenophobia: Buhari receives report from special envoy, gives immediate directive on Nigerians willing to return

"President Buhari is worried that the recurring issue of xenophobia could negatively affect the image and standing of South Africa as one of the leading countries on the continent if nothing is done to stop it.

Xenophobia: Tiwa Savage cancels performance in South Africa at DSTV festival

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has canceled her performance at the upcoming DSTV festival in South Africa. Tiwa Savage announced this on Tuesday following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The mother of one lamenting about killings of

Xenophobia: Tension as fresh protests rock South Africa, Nigerians, others asked to leave

Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa were on Sunday asked to leave immediately. Residents of hostels in eastern Johannesburg marched along Jules Street in the area, demanding that "foreigners must go back to where they came from". Sowetan Live reports

Xenophobia: 'Buhari is indecisive' - Alibaba speaks on killings of Nigerians in South Africa

Veteran actor and comedian, Alibaba, on Tuesday called out Muhammadu Buhari over the Xenophobic attacks on foreigners, particularly Nigerians in South Africa. AliBaba, on his Instagram page wondered what Buhari can do in such a situation when issue of killings

Xenophobia: Why Buhari govt won't end relationship with South Africa despite attacks - Minister Onyeama

The Federal Government on Friday declared that it won't severe diplomatic relationship with South Africa despite the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama made the disclosure when he appeared before the senate

Obasanjo breaks silence on Xenophobia attacks, sends letter to South Africa leader

The letter read, "For any African country to encourage or allow or not seriously sanction xenophobia against Africans in their country is a great disservice not only to the country where xenophobia takes place and the countries of the victims

Mr Ibu reveals plan to launch film on xenophobia attacks in South Africa

Popular Nollywood actor, Mr John Okafor, a.k.a Mr Ibu, has revealed that he is planning to shoot a movie highlighting the evils of xenophobia.

Xenophobia attacks: Zambia cancels friendly match with South Africa

Zambia's Football Association has cancelled its friendly match against South Africa over the recent xenophobic attacks. The friendly match between Chipolopolo (of Zambia) and Bafana Bafana (of South Africa) was scheduled for Saturday in Zambia. This was disclosed

#Xenophobia: Vector blasts MI for supporting AKA

Say NO to Xenophobia!!! Also.. I can speak honestly in saying my bro @akaworldwide loves Nigeria.. taken out of context his tweets can be misinterpreted.. however he loves and respects Naija!!!"