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271 More Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Amid Xenophobic Tensions

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2026June 30, 20260

The Federal Government has evacuated 271 more Nigerians from South Africa aboard an Air Peace flight amid renewed xenophobic tensions. The Federal Government has evacuated 271 more Nigerians from South Africa as part of its ongoing voluntary repatriation programme following renewed xenophobic tensions and anti-immigration protests in parts of the...

South Africa Hold Czech Republic To 1-1 Draw With Late Mokoena Penalty

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2026June 18, 20260

South Africa fought back through Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty to secure a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic. South Africa rescued a point with a late penalty to earn a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in their Group A clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both sides still searching...

Dabiri-Erewa Condemns Treatment Of Nigerians In South Africa, Says ’Their Only Crime Was Their Skin Colour’

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2026June 12, 20260

Chairperson of NiDCOM Abike Dabiri-Erewa denounces alleged discrimination against Nigerians in South Africa as 258 evacuees return home. The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the experiences of recently evacuated citizens as “terrible, disappointing and painful.” Speaking...

South Africa Says It’s Repatriating 586 Nigerians Over Irregular Immigration

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

South Africa says it is sending back 586 Nigerians found living in the country without valid immigration documents. South Africa has started sending back 586 Nigerians found living in the country without valid immigration documents, officials say. South African authorities began the process on June 11 after declaring the affected...

South Africa to host U-20 AFCON in 2025

NewsDeskNgSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

South Africa will host the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in January 2025, according to reports. According to SCORENigeria, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting right of the competition to South Africa. Recall that South Africa hosted the competition 13 years ago. Nigeria won the competition...

2026 WCQ: South Africa can’t match Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2024June 1, 20240

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali says the team has more quality than the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Nigeria and South Africa will renew their rivalry in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo next Friday. The Super Eagles defeated Hugo Broos’ side in their recent meeting at the...

’Form coalition with Julius Malema or go to jail’ – Nigerian prophet, Ayodele warns Jacob Zuma

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, called on the former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma to form a coalition with opposition leader, Julius Malema ahead of the general election coming up in the country on May 29. Primate Ayodele revealed that the current...