Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

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

Nigeria evacuating 130 citizens from South Africa after anti-migrant protests turn violent

As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue, Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave.

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

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At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Nigerian FM says

They were the first to apply to a new scheme to repatriate citizens launched by Nigeria's government, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said.

Xenophobia: Nigeria demands investigation, autopsy of citizens killed in South Africa

Nigeria also demanded that the South African government take concrete action to address xenophobic violence in its states. The post Xenophobia: Nigeria demands investigation, autopsy of citizens killed in South Africa 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: FG seeks justice for slain Nigerians

Nigeria demands justice from South Africa after two citizens die amid rising xenophobia, urging transparent investigations and protection for its nationals Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-fg-seeks-justice-for-slain-nigerians/

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Xenophobia: FG demands probe into killing of Nigerians in S’Africa

Abuja- The Federal Government has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, as it moves to fast-track the implementation of a bilateral Early Warning Mechanism to address rising xenophobic tensions and threats against foreign nationals. The post Xenophobia: FG demands probe into killing of Nigerians in S’Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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At least 130 Nigerians seek repatriation from South Africa after protests, Abuja says

At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked ​to be flown home following protests targeting foreigners, Nigerian Foreign ‌Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said.

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