South African Government pleads over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

It's a known problem that Nigerians in South Africa are unjust fully killed. The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Moroe who visited Abuja said his reason for visiting the Nigerians Capital is to discuss on the causes of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and also to provide solutions in curbing this menace. Mr Bobby … Continue reading South African Government pleads over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians

14 lions escape from South Africa’s Kruger Park, residents issued warning

A pride of 14 lions is on the loose near a mining community bordering South Africa's Kruger National Park, officials said Friday, and warned members of the public to be alert. The lions have been spotted roaming around the Foskor phosphate mine outside the town of Phalaborwa on the western boundary of the famed wildlife … Continue reading 14 lions escape from South Africa’s Kruger Park, residents issued warning

Two Nigerians stabbed to death in xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa

The latest victims were stabbed to death during xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg and Cape Town on April 5 and April 6, 2019, respectively. The Assistant Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr Odefa Ikele, confirmed the killings in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria from Johannesburg on Monday.

Nigeria resolves $8bn row with MTN

Nigeria said it has resolved a dispute with Africa's largest mobile operator over $8.13 billion which it accused MTN of illegally repatriating to South Africa. Africa's biggest telecoms market Nigeria shocked MTN and foreign investors in August when it ordered it to refund the money, and fined four commercial banks involved in the transfer.

Top Africa’s history makers in 2018

Kofi Annan, the former secretary-general of the United Nations, celebrated his 80th birthday and continued with his peacemaking activities when he led a delegation to Zimbabwe ahead of July's elections. He died unexpectedly in Bern, Switzerland, in August. His remains were brought to his homeland of Ghana where he was given a state burial and a grand funeral in true Ghanaian style.

Court to hear MTN’s case against Nigeria’s central bank in $8.1 bln transfer row

A hearing in the court case between MTN and Nigeria’s central bank in a dispute over the alleged transfer of $8.1 billion of funds by the telecoms firm, has been set for Oct. 30, a lawyer for MTN said on Friday.