The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
The Federal Government has formally confronted South Africa over the killing of 98 Nigerian citizens, demanding immediate action to end recurring xenophobic attacks and guarantee the safety of Nigerians living in the country. The diplomatic protest was delivered during a high-level meeting in Abuja with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola,…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with lawmakers pushing for compensation and stronger protection for affected citizens. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who argued that years of attacks have…
Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…
MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has defended the telecommunications giant against growing calls for a boycott following renewed anti-immigrant attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking amid public outrage over the xenophobic violence, Toriola stressed that MTN Nigeria should not be viewed simply as a South African company, arguing that it has become…
