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Nigeria Demands Justice over Nigerian’s Death in South African Police Custody

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2026

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has demanded a thorough investigation into the death of another Nigerian national, Odueze Chimezie Odueze, who allegedly died following torture by South African police officers in Cape Town. The consulate, in a press statement dated October 13,

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South Africa Reaffirms Nigeria Ties -Says ‘We Choose Ubuntu’

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2026

…Envoy recalls Nigeria’s role in ending apartheid, birthing democratic South Africa …As Tourism, Nollywood, Music, Film remain bridges between two African powers South Africa has reaffirmed its enduring ties with Nigeria, declaring that the two countries must continue to draw strength from their shared history, culture and African identity despite challenges that have

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83 More Nigerians to Return From South Africa as Private Donors Fund Evacuation

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2026

No fewer than 83 Nigerians stranded in South Africa are expected to return home on Wednesday as private individuals step in to fund their evacuation, months after the Federal Government repatriated nearly 1,490 Nigerians from the country amid rising anti-foreigner sentiments and Afrophobic attacks. The latest batch of returnees is scheduled to arrive at the […]

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Nigeria Demands Action as 98 Citizens Killed in South Africa Since 2022

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2026

Nigeria has demanded stronger protection for its citizens living in South Africa after revealing that at least 98 Nigerians have been killed since 2022 in what it described as mob attacks, hate-related violence and extra-judicial killings, escalating diplomatic efforts to address recurring xenophobic attacks. The demand was made on Monday when the Minister of State […]

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FG Evacuates 593 Nigerians from South Africa, Denies Extortion Claims

Daily Dispatch July 2, 2026

The Federal Government has evacuated 593 Nigerians from South Africa following recent xenophobic protests, with plans to bring home about 700 more citizens in the coming days. In a statement issued on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the evacuation exercise underscores the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians

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Screening of Nigerians Seeking Evacuation from South Africa Ends Today

Daily Dispatch June 6, 2026

The Federal Government has announced that the screening exercise for Nigerians in South Africa who registered for evacuation will conclude today, paving the way for final arrangements to bring them back home. A message by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa on a WhatsApp platform, stated that the screening process began […]