Tag: Nigerians
Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa as Xenophobic violence escalates
According to the consulate, Musa Joe was allegedly killed by suspected criminals in Witbank, Mpumalanga Province, while Emeka Iroegbu reportedly…
FG evacuates 268 more Nigerians as Xenophobic attacks persist in South Africa
Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed that the latest batch comprises 268 returnees, alongside two officers and crew members, adding that officials from relevant…
We won’t be intimidated’ — Remi Tinubu responds to critics over akara remarks
The empowerment programme forms part of the federal government's Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to support small businesses, reduce poverty,…
Inside Ethiopian prison where Nigerians erupted in celebration
"The atmosphere was absolutely electric. Our incarcerated nationals were ecstatic. Happiness renewed; hope renewed," she said.
Thursday homecoming for Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians returning from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic attacks…
Nigeria ready to evacuate first batch of citizens from South Africa
The affected Nigerians will depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.
Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria reschedules evacuation of willing citizens from South Africa
President Bola Tinubu had approved five evacuation flights, which would be operated by Nigeria’s private airliner, Air Peace.
Xenophobia: Nigeria set to deploy aircraft to evacuate citizens trapped in South Africa
The Federal Government said it remains committed to protecting Nigerians abroad and ensuring the safe return of those affected by…
Xenophobic: FG to repatriate over 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa
The Federal Government has commenced arrangements to repatriate more than 1,000 Nigerians from South Africa as growing anti-immigrant sentiments and…
Why Nigerians are boiling over — Shettima
Yerima Shettima, Convener of the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative, says Nigeria’s politics would work better if political parties were driven…
Ghanian Police nabs 8 Nigerians in crackdown on drug peddlers, violent crimes
According to the statement, the eight Nigerians were among 40 suspects in one of the operations conducted on 20th May…
Six Nigerians nabbed in Thailand over AI-driven love scam
Thai authorities have arrested six Nigerian nationals over an alleged artificial intelligence-powered romance scam operation uncovered in Nonthaburi, a province…
I’ll keep working until Nigeria achieves greatness, Tinubu tells Citizens in Rwanda
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians living in Rwanda that his administration will remain committed to creating opportunities that…
Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians apply for evacuation from South Africa
The Nigerian government says 130 Nigerians living in South Africa have asked to be evacuated because of rising tensions caused…
Fresh xenophobia Fears as Nigeria Prepares evacuation plan for citizens
Nigeria has warned its citizens living in South Africa to stay safe and avoid trouble because of planned anti-foreigner protests…