Africa
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Attacks on foreigners in South Africa: Xenophobia or Afro-Asiaphobia? Jideofor Adibe
The past few days have been dominated by media headlines about ‘xenophobic attacks’ on foreigners, essentially Nigerians, in South…
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Under-23 AFCON Qualifier: Olympic Eagles lose 0-1 to Sudan
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Sept. 6, 2019 Cup-holders Nigeria on Thursday lost by the odd goal to their Sudanese counterparts…
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Jim Ovia withdraws from World Economic Forum
Following the hypersensitivity of the issues surrounding the lives and well-being of Nigerian citizens living in South Africa and to…
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Xenophobia: Boycott South African goods, services–Oshiomhole
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Sept. 5, 2019 The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has urged…
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Xenophobia: FG explains recall of High Commissioner to S/Africa
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Sept. 5, 2019 The Federal Government has clarified that it is only recalling the country’s High…
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Air Peace to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa free of charge; Buhari, Osinbajo, Onyeama strategise
Following the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced…
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Xenophobic attacks in South Africa most pathetic, regrettable – Obi •Advises Nigerians to emulate Indians, Jews
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on South-Africans to stop the…
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Olympic Qualifier: Falcons beat Algeria 3-0 on aggregate, through to 3rd round
By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Sept. 3, 2019 The Super Falcons moved to the third round of CAF’s 2020 Tokyo Women…
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Xenophobia: M$G, Valuables Boutique, others raided inside Shoprite Mall, Surulere
By Oladapo Udom Lagos, Sept. 3, 2019 Valuable items were allegedly looted from M$G, Affordable Boutique and other shops inside…
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Attacks on Nigerians reckless, run against ideals Mandela fought for, says Osinbajo * says ‘Violence mocks huge price Nigeria paid to pull down apartheid’
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, Tuesday condemned in strong terms xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He described the…
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Xenophobia: Consider military options, nationalization- AIED tells FG
The Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development (AIED) has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to put all options on…
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Time to Make Energy Work for Africa By Prince Arthur Eze
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 2, 2019/ — By Prince Arthur Eze It is long past time that we made…
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Onyeama condemns renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in SA
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 9, 2019 Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama on Monday condemned the renewed xenophobic attacks on…
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Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other immigrants in South Africa: Enough is Enough By Sonny IROCHE
The frequent and ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African immigrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and other South…
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Elumelu Challenges Japan – “Partner with us in Empowering African Entrepreneurs”
Mr. Elumelu’s statement captured his vision of a relationship between Japan and Africa, which prioritises economic and shared prosperity TOKYO,…
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Dabiri-Erewa urges S/A police to speed up trial of cops linked to killing of Nigerian; Try attackers of our businesses, Nigerians in S/A demand
By Joy Kaka, Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, Aug.30, 2019 The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated her call on the…
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Deadly parcel from South Africa By Tayo Ogunbiyi
In the colonial era, it was normal to see whites brutalizing and oppressing blacks as aptly epitomized by the atrocious…
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TICAD 7: Japan, South Africa, African Development Bank unveil priorities to accelerate Africa’s technology transformation journey
“Let’s be visionary. Let’s be bold. Let’s support concrete initiatives to boost science, technology, and innovation in Africa,”- Akinwumi Adesina…
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Cameroon: Trial of soldiers for killing women, children must lead to justice for victims – Amnesty International
The Cameroonian authorities must leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for two women and two children who were…
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Why Nigeria-Benin border is partially closed – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities, especially…
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Dakuku: Buhari’s economic agenda dependable · As NIMASA is named Most Reliable Government Organisation
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that the economic programme of…
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African Games: Flying Eagles hold Morocco to 2-2 draw, book semifinal berth
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Aug. 23, 2019 Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Friday booked a semi-finals berth in the men’s football…
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Zenith Bank celebrates D’Tigress on back-to-back Afrobasket Championship victory
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress,…
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Zenith Bank hails D’Tigress on Quarter final qualification
Zenith Bank Plc, the sole sponsor of the Nigerian Female Basketball League has hailed the Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress…
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Presidents Buhari, Ramaphosa of South Africa to meet in October
President Muhammadu Buhari and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will meet in October to discuss issues relating to the well…
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