The South Africa’s Defence Minister, Mapisa-Nqakula has said on Monday that, the South African government cannot prevent attacks against foreigners as it was planned by criminals. Mapisa-Nqakula said, “The reality is that we have an angry nation. What’s happening can never be prevented by any government.” According to her, the death of two people during […]
Alade Tasma – Lagos Some youths Tuesday evening staged a protest at the entrance of the Lagos State House of Assembly against the killing of Nigerians in South Africa. One of the leaders of the protest, Ms Allwell Ademola, stated that they came to the Assembly to express their dissatisfaction over the killings of Nigerians […]
Nneka Nwogwugwu The Federal government has warned Nigerians to avoid travelling to high risk and volatile areas in South Africa, pending when the xenophobic attacks is adequately handled. The personal assistant to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, disclosed the Press statement on his twitter handle on Monday. The statement which was signed by […]
The award winning Nigerian RnB artist, Tiwa Savage has reacted to the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa by cancelling her performance at the DSTV sponsored concert in South Africa. The concert was stated to be held on 21st of September. She stated this on her tweet on Wednesday: “I refuse to watch the […]
Motolani Oseni UAC of Nigeria Plc has announced that it was in agreement with Imperial Logistic Limited to increase its shareholding in MDS Logistics Limited to 57 per cent. In a notice to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), UACN informed its shareholders and stakeholders that the company has entered into an agreement with Imperial Logistics […]
Ukpono Ukpong – Abuja Due to the significance of Technical and Vocational Education to nation’s development plan, the Federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sub-sector in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo, disclosed this at the just concluded […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria Mrs Firihiewot Mekonnen has announced that starting from the 15th of June 2019 Ethiopian Airlines will start Flights to Johannesburg from Lagos via Lome. The flights will operate daily from Lagos via Lome. Meanwhile as the African Football Nations Cup is about to begin and […]
West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace on Tuesday dismissed reports that it plans to originate its flights to Sharjah and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah said it had not altered its plan to commence its Sharjah […]
The Nigerian consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, has dismantled the “web of powerful passport racketeers” that had operated around its premises for many years. Consequently, applicants for Nigerian passports at the consulate can now collect the documents within one week, according to the Consul-General, Mr. Godwin Adama. Addressing newsmen in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Adama said […]
A section of the Nigerian community in South Africa is currently agitated and plans to stage a massive protest in that country and Nigeria over alleged physical abuse and threat to kill of a 25-year old Nigerian resident in that country by the son of a powerful female politician who is said to have overwhelming […]
Grief-stricken Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the vicious killing of two members in that country within 48 hours barely a month after President Jacob Zuma was honoured by the Imo Government. In October, a Nigerian man was shot dead in South Africa over an alleged 300 Rand (about N7,500) parking lot debt. No […]
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has suspended trading in shares belonging to Oando Plc. According to a statement issued by the JSE’s Sens service, Oando’s listing was suspended following the review of subsequent correspondence received on October 18 from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). On Wednesday, the NSE said […]
DEMO Africa said it has shortlisted 35 startups out of over 900 startups from across Africa to undergo the final vetting to pitch at this year’s launch event in Johannesburg, South Africa. “We received a total of 956 applications this year, which is about 20 per cent more than last year,” said Harry Hare, Executive […]
Over 30,000 people have gone on a protest in South Africa’s main city, Johannesburg, to demand an end to a recent wave of xenophobic attacks. Both citizens and immigrants are taking part, with placards saying “Africa Unite” and “Welcome foreigners”. An anti-xenophobic protest is also taking place in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. […]
With a vow to put an end to the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa, more than 30,000 people are marching through Johannesburg, to demand a stop to attacks on foreigners. An anti-xenophobic protest is also taking place in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. At least seven people have been killed, 5,000 […]
The annual ceremony , a holiday commemorating the first all-race elections in 1994The ceremony scheduled for April 27th has been postponed so South Africa can mourn the victims of xenphobia violence, which has claimed the lives of three South Africans and four foreigners. This report was made official by the office of President Jacob […]