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Consul General in South Africa urges Nigerians to be peacefully, law abiding

Adepeju Oct 21, 2022 0

Mr Andrew Idi, Nigeria's Consul General in South Africa, has urged Nigerians in the country to remain calm and law abiding at all times. This comes after a recent spate of shootings involving Nigerians, in which one person was killed and…

Sports

Nigeria Draw Rivals South Africa In Women’s AFCON

Ijeoma Okigbo Apr 30, 2022 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have South Africa as their Group C rivals in the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as well as Botswana and Burundi. They were drawn in the same group at the official draw ceremony held at the Complex…

Foreign

CCTV captures moment man gets executed before wife, child (VIDEO)

John Ogunsemore Apr 17, 2022 0

Close Circuit Television (CCTV) footage has emerged of the moment a South African man identified as Sbusiso Ngcobo was shot and killed before his wife and child at a petrol station. A Twitter user, @mariJwanaHeadSA, who shared the…

Foreign

Nigerian community decries delayed justice over killings of compatriots in S/Africa

Fortune Abang Mar 28, 2022 0

The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has expressed concern over profiling, xenophobia and unlawful killings of Nigerians on allegations bordering crime, yet to be brought for trial in a competent court of jurisdiction.…

Foreign

South African govt reacts to deadly attacks on Nigerians

Agency Report Feb 20, 2022 0

The South African police have promised to ensure the safety of Nigerians residing in South Africa, following the latest round of mob attacks that have left a Nigerian dead. The police gave the assurance when the leadership of the Nigeria…

Ticker

FG, Nigerian doctors in S’Africa allege plot to defame Nigeria

Fortune Abang Nov 1, 2021 0

The Nigerian Mission in South Africa and the Nigerian Doctors Forum South Africa (NDF-SA) have condemned attempts allegedly by the Independent Media Group (IMG) in South Africa, to drag the reputation of Nigerian doctors into the mud over…

World

Jacob Zuma: South Africa Deploys Army To Quell Unrest Over Ex-president’s Jailing

Paul Mbagwu Jul 12, 2021 0

South Africa deployed soldiers on the streets, on Monday, to quell the violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma's jailing, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Police said disturbances were…

World

VIDEO: Armed Citizens Fire on Rioters in Durban, South Africa

Paul Mbagwu Jul 12, 2021 0

A video of a number of armed citizens who took to the street firing at rioters in Durban, South Africa has emerged on social media. In the video, the citizens could be seen firing at the rioters who were some meters away in a bid to…

Insecurity

Groups Threaten Bloodshed on Foreigners in Fresh Xenophobic Protests in South Africa

Paul Mbagwu Jun 17, 2021 0

Violent groups on Wednesday led a protest in Soweto, South Africa, calling for the expulsion of foreigners and non-nationals which led to tension in the South African city. According to SaharaReporters, the protest was tagged “Operation…

Travel

South Africa To Introduce New E-Visas This Year

Paul Mbagwu May 10, 2021 0

South Africa, Department of Home Affairs, last week, says that it plans to extend its e-visa programme to a number of countries in 2021 in a potential boost for the tourism industry. Presenting this to parliament, the department said…

Business

Amazon Set To open African headquarters in South Africa

Faith Apr 21, 2021 0

Amazon has decided to establish its African Headquarters in South Africa with a real estate investment of over R4 billion. Authorities in Cape Town said Amazon would be occupying a new development in River Club, a prime section of the…

News

Prophet Bushiri’s Family Stopped From Leaving Malawi

Faith Feb 22, 2021 0

Family members of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have reportedly been prevented from leaving Malawi. According to reports, Prophet Bushiri’s two daughters, Raphaella and Israella together with his…

Economy

South Africa Urges Manufacturers, Farmers to Expand Exports Through AfCFTA

Emmanuel Yashim Jan 2, 2021 0

South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on Friday urged manufacturers and farmers in the country to prepare themselves for opportunities in export markets following the launch of the African Continental Free Trade…

Health

First Case of New COVID-19 Variant Detected In USA

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 30, 2020 0

The United States of America (USA) has reportedly recorded its first case of the particularly infectious coronavirus variant, in the state of Colorado. This much was confirmed by the Governor of the state, on Tuesday, via his Twitter…

Health

South Africa Ban Alcohol Following Record High Coronavirus Statistics

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 29, 2020 0

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced a nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol, on Monday. The announcement follows after the Southern African nation became the first in the continent to record 1 million cases of…

Entertainment

Williams Uchemba Weeps Over State Of Nigeria After Visiting Dubai, South Africa

Faith Dec 24, 2020 0

Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba has cried out over the sad state of Nigeria after visiting Dubai and South Africa for his honeymoon. Comparing Nigeria to South Africa, Williams Uchemba questioned why a Nigerian would need a visa to…

Transportation

South Africa to Resume Long-Distance Train Service After 9-Month

Hadiza Mohammed Nov 27, 2020 0

South Africa Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on Friday said the country would resume the long-distance train service between cities after a nine-month suspension due to COVID-19. “Today we are launching the resumption of the…

Foreign

SA Attacks: Adama Emphasizes Need For Urgent Execution of Mechanism to End Attacks On Nigerians

Fortune Abang Oct 17, 2020 0

Mr. Godwin Adama, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Johannesburg, has underscored the need for urgent implementation of the Early Warning Mechanism endorsed by Nigeria and South Africa, to end attacks on Nigerians. Adama disclosed this in a…

Sports

Durban Awarded 2023 World Table Tennis Championship

Ijeoma Okigbo Sep 29, 2020 0

A first-ever World Table Tennis Championships will be held in South Africa in 2023 and on the African continent for the first time since Egypt in 1939. SEE ALSO: Ligue 1: Hapless Monaco lose again in 2-0 defeat by Dijon…

Sports

S. African Athlete Semenya Defiant After Court Ruling

Olawale Alabi Sep 9, 2020 0

South African athlete Caster Semenya was defiant Wednesday in the wake of the appeal she lost at Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court against testosterone level restrictions for female runners. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: FG Begins Payment of…

Metro

Woman Killed in Police Station While Reporting Case of Domestic Violence

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 8, 2020 0

The woman from Eastern Cape was reporting her husband for domestic violence at the Community service centre

Entertainment

South African Actress Shot Dead In Her Home

Faith Sep 7, 2020 0

South African actress, Thandeka Mdeliswa has been confirmed dead after being shot by two men at her home in Evander Mpumalanga. South African Police said they are pursuing the assailants and have identified the owner of the gun that was…

Features

Shocking! BBC Blames Poverty for Low Coronavirus Death Rates in Africa

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 3, 2020 0

Mrs. Melinda Gates prophesied that dead bodies will fill the streets of Africa due to the expected devastating effect of the coronavirus pandemic on African countries.

Foreign

11 Nigerians Die Of COVID-19 In South Africa – NUSA Reveals

Peter Ejiofor Sep 2, 2020 0

The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) says that 11 Nigerians have so far died of COVID-19 in that country. Mr Adetola Olubajo, President of of NUSA, said in a statement from Pretoria on Wednesday that the COVID-19 deaths were for…

Scandal

Outrage As Man Recalls His Rape Experience By An Older Lady

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 30, 2020 0

Rape against men is an issue that has little attention from the society, however, a man from South Africa has taken the bull by the horn to share his experience. The South African identified as Ndumiso Buthelezi took to Twitter…

Foreign

Man Mauled To Death By His Own Lions In South Africa

Fatima Sule Aug 27, 2020 0

A South African man has been mauled to death by two white lions while his wife watched on “helplessly,” police in northern Limpopo province said on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Jake Blake Paralysed After Being Shot Multiple Times In The Back West…

Metro

COVID-19: South Africa Lifts Controversial Restrictions on Alcohol, Tobacco Sales

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 16, 2020 0

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the lifting of controversial restrictions on the sale of alcohol and tobacco related products as COVID-19 cases reduce in the court. The president also announced the removal of most…

Economy

South African Business Confidence Recovers From 35-Year Low

Emmanuel Okara Aug 12, 2020 0

South African business confidence recovered from a 35-year low in July, boosted by improving global economic activity, but the measure remained well-below average, over worries about the slow re-opening of the economy and soaring local…

Foreign

COVID-19: WHO To Deploy Team Of Health Experts To South Africa

Cecilia Ologunagba Aug 5, 2020 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says it will deploy a surge team of health experts to South Africa to boost COVID-19 response team in the country. SEE ALSO: Police breaks silence over Nunieh's attempted Arrest WHO Regional Office for…

News

Cyril Ramaphosa Expresses Anger at Public Officials Stealing COVID-19 Funds

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 3, 2020 0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed extreme anger at public officials and private contractors accused of stealing funds meant for the fight against COVID-19. Ramaphosa referred to such public officials as Hyenas and…

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