in a bid to register its displeasure at the xenophobic attacks on its citizens in South Africa, Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador , Kabiru Bala as well as pulled out from the world economic Summit slated for 4th to 6th September in Cape town. Rwanda, Congo and Malawi had already pulled out of the summit.… Continue reading NIGERIA RECALLS HIGH COMMISSIONER FROM SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

Zambia’s football association has called off its friendly match against South Africa scheduled for Saturday 7th September 2019,due to xenophobic attacks. Chipolopolo and Bafana Bafana were scheduled to square off on Saturday in Zambia. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the Football Association of Zambia wrote: “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) regrets to… Continue reading ZAMBIA SHUNS SOUTH AFRICA OVER ZENOPHOBIC ATTACKS_Ada Nkong

As Nigerians back home begin to picket South African businesses in reprisal for zenophobic attacks in South Africa, some Nigerians in South Africa say, the attacks are not targeted only on Nigerians. Zara and Idemudia who live in South Africa spoke on social media urging Nigerians to study the true cause of the attacks which… Continue reading NIGERIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA SPEAK ON ZENOPHOBIC ATTACKS_Ada Nkong

HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR CALM OVER ZENOPHOBIA_Ada Nkong The high commissioner of Nigeria in Pretoria has expressed concern over the ongoing loss of lives, arson and looting of properties in some parts of Cauteng provinces of South Africa. A statement by Ambassador Kabiru , high commissioner in south Africa says " the… Continue reading HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR CALM OVER ZENOPHOBIA AS PRESIDENT BUHARI SENDS SPECIAL ENVOY TO SOUTH AFRICA_Ada Nkong

The South African Police have arrested Four Policemen linked to the death of Mr Pius Abiaziem and are to face trial A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM's media department reads; "In furtherance to the arrest and trial, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has urged the 000mSouth African Police… Continue reading ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA CALLS FOR SPEEDY TRIAL OF FOUR SA COPS INVOLVED IN MURDER OF NIGERIAN_Ada Nkong