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Sunday Aborisade. Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the country would not severe diplomatic ties with South Africa following the current Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. Onyeama,  who stated this on Friday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Disapora, said taking such action would not be in the interest of Nigerians in South Africa. He said available statistics from the Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria indicated that over 800, 000 Nigerians are legally living in the South African country. He noted that any attempt by the country to cut diplomatic relationship with the former apartheid nation, would greatly affect Nigerians and their huge investment there. He said the special envoys dispatched to Johannesburg by President Muhammadu Buhari would return to Nigeria on Saturday (tomorrow ). He explained that their report would guide the Nigerian leader to take a decisive action in the overall interest of the country. Onyeama, who

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on political office holders of Igbo extraction to repent in order to avert the kind of attacks which its members meted out to Senator Ike Ekweremadu, last week in Nuremberg, Germany. Mr Chika Edoziem, the organisation’s Head of Directorate of State, stated this in a press statement he made available to DAILY POST in Awka, Anambra State. It said that political leaders from the South-East can still make amends by turning a new leaf, but stated that if they refused, members of the organization will continually attack them overseas. IPOB added that it was considering adding the entire political leaders in Nigeria into its attack list, saying that they have continually impoverished Nigerians while investing in posh houses abroad and also educating their children in the best institutions of the world. “Morally upright people from around the world have commended the Indigenous People of Biafra for once again showing Nigerians the p

Following the cheating accusations on Ubi Franklin by his former partner Iyanya, the Kukere singer has been blasted by social media critics for making a desperate effort to revive his career. But in a chat with The Punch, the singer said that wasn’t his motive. He said, “I just want to focus on music. Right now, my major focus is on my new record label, Violet 360. I was actually doing a media tour for the new label before I got blindsided with the whole Ubi story; that was never meant to be the focus. I see it as a distraction. People can think whatever they like; I have no control over that. I just finished recording a song with Duncan Mighty and I would prefer we focus on that. Very soon, I will be putting out an Extended Play album titled, The Rebirth.” Meanwhile, on reaching out to Ubi Franklin, he refused to shed light on Iyanya’s allegations. He simply said, “Go to CAC and look for the documents. I am not interested in talking about it.” We bring the news to you

Xenophobic Attacks In Africa Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, a former President of Nigeria, has called for an end to the various forms of killings across several countries in Africa. The former President’s call is coming at a time of heightened tension between South Africa, Nigeria, and other African countries over xenophobic attacks. Jonathan made his submission during a keynote address he presented on Thursday at the ongoing International Peace Summit in Sao Tome and Principe. In his words; “To make meaningful progress, Africans must be encouraged to treat one another as brothers and sisters, in love and unity. “Relations within and between nations should never be allowed to degenerate to a level where citizens will resort to self-help by visiting violence on fellow Africans and their legitimate business interests. “Growth and development can only be cultivated and sustained when leaders ensure that the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as migrants, are respected and prote

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has attacked Nigerians attending World Economic Forum in South Africa . Nigeria had earlier announced the decision to boycott World Economic Forum on Africa billed for Capetown, South Africa, from September 4-6 over the xenophobic attacks. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was to represent Nigeria at the forum. This was the outcome of President Muhammadu Buhari, Osinbajo and Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, a brainstorming session on the raging Xenophobic attacks of Nigeria in South Africa. Earlier, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Malawi pulled out of the event. But, Bashir Ahmaad, aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on his Twitter page disclosed that former minister of aviation Oby Ezekwesili and some other Nigerians will still be attending WEF in South Africa. He wrote: “Nigerian government has boycotted the World Economic Forum holding in Cape Town, South Africa, but some individuals from Nigeria

Abuja — A PRIVATE local airline has volunteered to evacuate Nigerians free of charge from South Africa following the recent violence against foreign nationals. Air Peace Airlines has made the offer, which the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed. The evacuations are to begin on Friday (tomorrow). Allen Onyema, made the offer following incidents which the government described as unfortunate xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, including Nigerians in South Africa. "The general public is hereby advised to inform their relatives in South Africa to take advantage of this laudable gesture," said Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He said interested Nigerians were therefore advised to liaise with the High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria and the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg for further necessary arrangement. The development is the latest twist in spiraling diplomatic tensions between the two African sup

A former Minister of Education and presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria in the February 2019 General Election, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, has responded to criticisms trailing her participation at the ongoing World Economic Forum for Africa. She said that she was at the South Africa event to ensure that authorities of the southern African country never again looks away while Nigerians are attacked, maimed and killed. In the wake of public anger and subsequent protests that greeted the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians resident in South Africa, the Federal Government had cancelled its participation at the continental event, and had also threatened to recall the nation’s High Commissioner to South Africa. Mrs. Ezekwesili is currently participating at the three-day event, which commenced on September 4th and will end on the 6th. Many of her social media followers and other Nigerians had condemned her participation, while others felt it was in order. In respons

Opeyemi, wife of pro-democracy activist and convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the continued detention of her husband by the Nigerian Government, insisting that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has no ground upon which to detain him further. Appearing as a guest on Democracy Now, a television program in the United States, Mrs Sowore noted that the allegations made against her husband were baseless as the government was yet to back up the claims against him with evidence. She said, “There are no formal charges per say, he is just being investigated for possible treason and terrorism. “They based it upon a meeting that he had with Nnamdi Kanu, who has an organisation about Biafra. “The two of them met and Yele (Sowore) made it public. In fact, he disagrees with some of Nnamdi Kanu’s rhetoric. “Yele’s own thing was to bring in everybody’s voices so that Nigeria can be a country for pretty much all of its citizen. “They also mentioned

Johannesburg, South Africa - Black smoke fills the air as Frank Uzoma stands outside his torched car dealership on Jules street, east of the Johannesburg city centre. "I can't do anything here in South Africa any more," the 39-year-old Nigerian said on Monday, recounting the unrest that had begun the previous afternoon. "Many people's shops and property have been destroyed or looted. We came here with nothing and what we have is now disappearing." Uzoma, who has lived in South Africa for 16 years, is one of several hundred foreign nationals in the country's economic hub left destitute after several days of looting and violence. Over 100 charred vehicles litter Jules street, an automotive and light industrial hub, amid burning tyres and broken glass. The fronts of supermarkets, clothing retailers and liquor stores are either completely destroyed or heavily barricaded as running battles between police and angry mobs have gone for days, with offic

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of assets traced to a former governor of Imo State , Rochas Okorocha; his wife, Nneoma Nkechi , and their daughter . The Head, Enugu Zonal Office of the commission , Mr . Usman Imam , disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the activities of the commission in the last eight months . Imam said the EFCC also obtained similar order on a property traced to a former aide to Okorocha , Mr . Paschal Obi , and the former governor’s daughter . He said that the commission had established prima facie cases against the suspects , which they would answer to . Imam said that the commission would like to know how the Rochas Foundation and “other accomplices” acquired and or converted some of the property for personal use. He listed some of the property to include a 16-block 96 - flat structure and an eight- bungalow multimillion naira estate, hotel, two schools , shoppin

Youths protesting the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa on Wednesday made a bonfire on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road , Lugbe, Abuja, a few metres from a South African franchise , Shoprite Mall. Billowing smoke from the bonfire paralysed vehicular traffic on the Expressway as security agents mounted guard over the shopping mall which failed to open for fear of being attacked . Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and armed policemen were seen providing security in the area. Similarly , a branch of Shoprite at Jabi , Abuja, was under heavy police protection to deter would-be protesters or looters . Speaking on a radio programme, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police , Bala Ciroma , said he had deployed police personnel across the city to maintain law and order . Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Nigerians in South Africa against going to volatile and high- risk areas until the tense situation was br

A former Minister of Education , Oby Ezekwesili , has berated African politicians, saying they are responsible for the “miserable situation that is not worthy of the young people that hold them responsible for their fate .” The ex- presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria in the February 2019 general election also discussed the problem of xenophobic violence between African communities and the damage that it will have on economies if not remedied . Ezekwesili, who was a panelist at the ongoing World Economic Forum on Africa, blamed political elites for failing to improve social problems such as unemployment.. The World Economic Forum on Africa is taking place in South Africa between Wednesday, September 4 and Friday , the 6 th . It was reported that the Nigerian Government had shunned the Forum in protest against xenophobic attacks against Nigerians resident in South Africa . President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media , Bashir Ahmad , twe

South Africans have begun fresh attacks, looting and burning of businesses and properties belonging to foreigners and in the process killed three people , while another is still receiving treatment for smoke inhalation . The President of the Nigeria Union South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, said on Monday that the attacks began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg when a building was set ablaze by an angry mob . “The mob also looted several shops that were around the vicinity suspected to be owned by foreign nationals . “But the Police later dispersed the mob and made some arrest ,’’ he said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos . “Late in the evening of Sunday , September 1 , a group of violent locals suspected to be Zulu hostel dwellers besieged Jules Street in Malvern , Johannesburg looted and burned shops and businesses.’’ According to a witnesses living on Jules Street, the Zulu hostel dwellers were very organised and well-coordina