Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

Nigeria summons South Africa envoy over xenophobic incidents

Nigeria joins other international voices warning against rising anti-migrant sentiment targeting Africans in South Africa.

Vigilantes in Nigeria kill herders amid jihadist tensions, kidnapping gangs

A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told journalists. The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger State, after the herders were accused of being informants for the jihadist group Ansaru. The Nigerian vigilantes from Bussa district raided herding Fulani settlements around Kabe, in neighbouring Borgu, in a massacre that also ...

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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

Counting day eve: Parties try different ways to beat the blues

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Labour Party releases 2027 primaries timetable, fixes nomination fees

Labour Party said the timetable is in compliance with the Electoral Act of 2026 and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) revised timetable and schedule of activities for conducting the 2027 general elections. The post Labour Party releases 2027 primaries timetable, fixes nomination fees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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APC senatorial aspirant steps down for Eshinlokun - The Guardian Nigeria News

APC senatorial aspirant steps down for Eshinlokun  The Guardian Nigeria News

Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians sign up for S’Africa evacuation

Amid rising South Africa xenophobia, Nigeria is arranging voluntary evacuation flights for its citizens. Over 130 Nigerians have registered to return home. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-130-nigerians-sign-up-for-safrica-evacuation/

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Xenophobia: Nigeria warns citizens ahead of Monday anti-foreigner protests in South Africa

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for May 4, 2026. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria warns citizens ahead of Monday anti-foreigner protests in South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting High Commissioner over a spate of recent attacks on foreigners in the southern African nation.

By Clara Seshie