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FG Assures SA Returnees of Succour, As Multichoice Donates N1m to Widow thesightnews.com/fg-assures-sa-…
Giving the reassurance in her office on Thursday, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerian in Diaspora Commission Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa told a South African widow returnee, Mrs. Iyoha, that the FG will not abandon all Nigerians brought back to the country as a result of #XenophobicAttacks 
The widow’s plight attracted attention from Multichoice Nigeria who graciously donated a cheque of One million naira through NiDCOM to Mrs. Iyoha and her four children to start a new life back home.
As the Government of South Africa, we have expressed our deep regret at the attacks directed at foreign nationals and our condemnation of all forms of President intolerance and acts of violence. - President Ramaphosa
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We are equally committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all those involved in criminal activities, regardless of their nationality, are prosecuted. - President Ramaphosa.
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We welcome the willingness of the Government of Nigeria to work with us to address these challenges.
During our talks, we reviewed a range of issues of bilateral, continental and
global nature. - President Ramaphosa
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During our talks, we reviewed a range of issues of bilateral, continental and
global nature. - President Ramaphosa
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President @MBuhari departs Abuja Wednesday on a three-day State Visit to the Republic of South Africa, following an invitation by President @CyrilRamaphosa, to discuss welfare of Nigerians, and find common grounds for building harmonious relations with their hosts.
The visit comes against the background of recent #xenophobicattacks, the evacuation of hundreds of Nigerians and the exchange of visits by Special Envoys of Presidents Buhari and Ramaphosa.
While in South Africa, the Nigerian leader will hold a town hall meeting with Nigerians living in the country,...
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NIDCOM CHAIRMAN RECEIVES 187 RETURNEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa led officials to receive the 187 south Africa Returnees
The returnees arrived at about at 9.35 pm on Wednesday,September 11
NIDCOM CHAIRMAN RECEIVES 187 RETURNEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa led officials to receive the 187 south Africa Returnees
The returnees arrived at about at 9.35 pm on Wednesday,September 11
2. ....On-board an Air Peace flight.
Thanking Air Peace for the gesture, the chairman
said a total of 187 Nigerians were evacuated, amongst whom over 30.
Thanking Air Peace for the gesture, the chairman
said a total of 187 Nigerians were evacuated, amongst whom over 30.
3. The development follows a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa.willing to return home
The president gave this order after receiving the report of the special envoy whom he dispatched to South Africa over xenophobic attacks.
The president gave this order after receiving the report of the special envoy whom he dispatched to South Africa over xenophobic attacks.
Nigerians have gathered outside the Nigerian consulate. They are getting into the busses so that they can be transported to the airport. First flight out of SA is at 9am. We understand over 600 Nigerians have opted to leave SA due to the recent #XenophobicAttacks
Many mothers with their children are queuing to get a seat on the bus as quick as possible. Over 600 Nigerians have taken up the option to leave the country due to the recent #XenophobicAttacks
One bus has already taken the first load. There are two more busses stationed outside. No one is allowed to speak to the media. A clear instruction from the consulate they say. #XenophobicAttacks
Happening Now: Honorable Minister of Information & Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed addresses a Press Conference on the #XenophobicAttacks against Nigerians in South Africa.
TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE HON. MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY, 5 SEPT. 2019, ON
THE XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS AGAINST NIGERIA IN SOUTH AFRICA
THE XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS AGAINST NIGERIA IN SOUTH AFRICA
Good afternoon and thank you, gentlemen, for once again honouring our invitation. You are all aware of the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians - and of course other foreigners - in South Africa, and the huge costs, in human and material terms,to Nigerians living in South Africa.
