Tag: south africa

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Samuel OkikeOctober 11, 2017

The Big 5: Three Nigerians killed in South Africa in less than one month, EFCC to begin auction of seized petroleum products, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu ...

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AzeezOctober 11, 2017

Another Nigerian killed by police in South Africa

Ibrahim Badmus, a 25-year-old Nigerian, has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg in South Africa. His ...

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Samuel OkikeOctober 9, 2017

The Big 5: Senator asks Buhari to suspend Kachikwu, Baru; Soldiers reportedly invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It was indeed a joyous weekend for ...

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AzeezOctober 8, 2017

Another Nigerian shot dead in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said a 35-year-old man, Jelili Omoyeke has been shot dead in Johannesburg on ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 28, 2017

The Thread: Finally, men tell us why they rape

This is not to assume that men are always the perpetrators when it comes to rape, even if by the ...

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AzeezSeptember 9, 2017

Ghosts voted for the opposition | South African President Zuma says

South President Jacob Zuma has said his party, the African National Congress (ANC) lost the elections in the Western Cape ...

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AzeezSeptember 8, 2017

South African police release five arrested Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said the police in that country has released five Nigerians detained for protesting the ...

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Samuel OkikeSeptember 7, 2017

The Late 5: Aisha Alhassan’s fate, Bannon bashes the Catholic church and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top  stories that drove conversation today: Following a controversial viral video showing minister of women’s ...

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AzeezSeptember 7, 2017

FG protests killing of Nigerians in South Africa

The Nigerian mission in South Africa said it has expressed its displeasure at the killing of Nigerians to the government ...

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AzeezSeptember 6, 2017

South African policemen kill another Nigerian

Clement Ofoma, a Nigerian based in South Africa has allegedly been tortured to death by Policemen in the country. The ...

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AzeezSeptember 2, 2017

Killing of Nigerian in South Africa condemnable – Dabiri-Erewa

Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the killing of ...

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AzeezAugust 30, 2017

Why $15m seized from Jonathan by South Africa has not been recovered – FG

The Federal Government said it is yet to retrieve the $15m arms fund seized by the South African Government during ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaAugust 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit South Africa on behalf of Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks?

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had in October 2015 fined telecommunications giant, MTN the sum of N1.04 trillion for its ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiAugust 17, 2017

South Africa Police kills another Nigerian

The Nigerian Union in South Africa Thursday, said that another Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh, has been killed in the Western Cape ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiAugust 13, 2017

Police arrest ‘associates’ of Evans the kidnapper

The ongoing police investigation has revealed that billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans was involved in crimes in South ...

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AzeezAugust 8, 2017

South African president, Zuma survives another no-confidence vote

South African President, Jacob Zuma has survived another no-confidence vote. On Tuesday, 384 parliamentarians voted with only 177, supporting the ...

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AzeezAugust 8, 2017

FG has neglected us | Xenophobia attack victims lament

Some Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attacks in Limpopo province of South Africa have lamented that they have been neglected ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 22, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Senate to pass bill to reduce high house rents The ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 22, 2017

South African communities withdraw quit notice to Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa said on Thursday that one of the communities that gave Nigerians quit order had withdrawn ...

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AzeezJune 17, 2017

How I once sold drugs in South Africa – Kidnap kingpin, Evans

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans has revealed that he once sold drugs in South Africa. In an interview with Vanguard, Evans he ...

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AzeezJune 17, 2017

Xenophobia: South African communities issue quit order to Nigerians

The Nigerian Mission in South Africa said it has started addressing the alleged quit order issued to Nigerians by two ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 15, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. DRUG TRAFFICKING: TWO SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITIES GIVE NIGERIANS QUIT ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 15, 2017

Drug trafficking: 2 South African communities give Nigerians quit notice

Two communities in South Africa have on Wednesday asked Nigerians to vacate their territories, the Nigerian Union claims. President of ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJune 10, 2017

Bafana Bafana thrash the Super Eagles 2-0 in their first encounter of the AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana have beaten the Super Eagles 2-0 in their first encounter of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 31, 2017

Man, 23, raped for three days by three women in South Africa

A South African man was left disoriented after being drugged and raped numerous times over three days by three women. ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 19, 2017

90 Nigerians deported by South Africa

by Omoleye Omoruyi The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. Spokesman of the Lagos ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 18, 2017

Microsoft to launch datacentre in Africa to boost economy

by Omoleye Omoruyi Software giant, Microsoft, has announced plans to establish datacenter in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. This announcement continues ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 15, 2017

Xenophobia: 2 Nigerians beaten mercilessly in South Africa (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Omoleye Omoruyi It was reported just last week that two Nigerians were shot dead in South Africa, and this ...

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Op-ed EditorMay 15, 2017

The Thread: “Black Lives Matter is not equivalent to #MenAreTrash | Dr Etin schools Twitter NG on labels

Following the death of Karabo Mokoena, a South African lady who was burnt to death by Sandile, her boyfriend; and ...

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Op-ed EditorMay 11, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Boma kills ex-boyfriend, Jaja, for proposing to friend and Twitter NG has a meltdown

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, ...

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