In the aftermath of the recent xenophobic attack in South Africa, so much has been poured into the news space. Reactions and counter-reactions surrounding the continental saga, and so much more.
In case you missed any of the news during the week, not to worry, we got you covered. Here’s a detailed recap of all the major news of the week, from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th September.
Monday 2nd September
- Ikpeazu-led Government Has Weaponized Hunger In Abia – Alex Otti
Alex Otti, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the last 2019 general elections in Abia state, has declared that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, administration has weaponized hunger and poverty against the people of the State.
Otti who made the declaration in…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/ikpeazu-led-government-has-weaponized-hunger-in-abia-alex-otti/
- “We Are Endangered In Benue” – Igbo Residents Cry Out
THE Igbo communities in various parts of Benue State, particularly in Gboko, have raised the alarm that their lives were no longer safe in the state.
They alleged that they have become endangered in the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/we-are-endangered-in-benue-igbo-residents-cry-out/
- CAN Asks Buhari To Ban Miyetti Allah
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked President Buhari to ban the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), an umbrella association of herdsmen in the country.
The association also called on the president to “completely scrap” the suspended ‘Ruga’grazing scheme.
CAN made the request at the Church leaders stakeholders’ summit, themed, ‘RUGA: The church’s response in the 21st century,’ which was held…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-can-asks-buhari-to-ban-miyetti-allah/
Tuesday 3rd September
- Xenophobia: What AU Should Do To South Africa – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for drastic measures to be taken over Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, called on the African Union, AU, to take urgent steps against Xenophobic attacks and bring an end…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobia-what-au-should-do-to-south-africa-atiku-abubakar/
- FG summons SA High Commissioner over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe , over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
The envoy was expected to meet with the minister by 11: 00 a .m. on Tuesday
.
A senior MFA official , Kimiebi Ebenfa, confirmed the development in a WhatsApp
message.
The message read, “I am directed to…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-fg-summons-sa-high-commissioner-over-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians/
- “There can be no justification for any South African to attack people from other countries” – SA President
By Emmanuel Ebimoh
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South has stated his displeasure in the recent attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. In a video on his Twitter handle today, 3rd September, the president said: “the attacks on foreign nationals is something that is totally unacceptable.”
Wednesday 4th September
- Xenophobia: Zambia Cancels International Friendly Game With S’africa
Following the xenophobic attack, Zambia Football Association (ZFA) has cancelled the international friendly game against Bafana Bafana of South Africa at Heroes Stadium on Saturday.
The cancellation came on the heels of the recent xenophobic attack going on in the country.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobia-zambia-cancels-international-friendly-game-with-safrica/
- Xenophobia: ‘MTN, DSTV, Shoprite Should Be Closed’ – Sen. Orji Kalu
Orji Kalu, Chief Whip of the Senate, has condemned the attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, describing it as ill conceived, disheartening and wicked.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr Kunle Oyekunle of Orji Kalu Media Office, the former governor of Abia questioned the essence of the renewed attacks on Nigerians.
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobia-mtn-dstv-shoprite-should-be-closed-sen-orji-kalu/
- MTN Nigeria says all stores will be closed after anti-South African attacks
The Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will close all stores and service centres in the country until further notice after its facilities in three cities were attacked.
The facilities were attacked after…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/mtn-nigeria-says-all-stores-will-be-closed-after-anti-south-african-attacks/
- Xenophobic attacks: Defend yourself or come back home – Ohanaeze youths
Following the deaths of many Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Wednesday advised Nigerians in Diaspora to defend themselves or come back home.
Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, President General of the group condemned the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobic-attacks-defend-yourself-or-come-back-home-ohanaeze-youths/
- Xenophobia: ‘Buhari Na Big Witch’ – Charly Boy Says (Photo,Video)
Charly Boy, speaks out in respect to the recent xenophobic attack in South Africa.
He gave examples of the ridicules…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobia-buhari-na-big-witch-charly-boy-says-photovideo/
Thursday 5th September
- Rochas Okorocha And Wife To Forfeit Assets To Nigerian Government – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of some properties traced to the immediate past governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, and his wife, Nkechi which it suspects to be proceeds from fraudulent acts.
Usman Imam, the Head of the Enugu Zonal Office of the commission, made this known while briefing newsmen in…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/rochas-okorocha-and-wife-to-forfeit-assets-to-nigerian-government-efcc/
- South African Police Arresting Any Foreigner Without Valid ID And Papers (Photos)
South African Police Arresting Any Foreigner Without Valid ID Card and Papers.
The xenophobic attacks in South Africa has taken a new dimension after Nigeria and other countries reacted in different ways.
- Tinubu Is Dead, Lagos State Gov, Sanwo-olu Mourns
Former Head of Service in Lagos State, Alhaji Rafiu Tinubu is dead. Tinubu died in Abuja on Wednesday at the age of 75, after a brief illness.
A statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu described…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/tinubu-is-dead-lagos-state-gov-sanwo-olu-mourns/
Friday 6th September
- Zimbabwe Ex-president Robert Mugabe dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe with an iron fist from 1980 to 2017, has died at the age of 95, the country’s president announced on Friday.
“It is with the…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/breaking-ex-president-robert-mugabe-dies-at-95/
- Don’t Come Back Home, Deji Adeyanju Warns Nigerians Living In South Africa
Social commentator and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on Nigerians living in South Africa not to come back home despite ongoing xenophobic attacks on them in that country.
Adeyanju, in a video posted on the social media, advised Nigerians living in South Africa to defend themselves against attack but never…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/dont-come-back-home-deji-adeyanju-warns-nigerians-living-in-south-africa/
- FG Approves Construction Of New International Airport In Ebonyi State
The Federal Government has approved the request by Governor David Nweze Umahi for the construction of a new International Airport in Ebonyi State.
According to report, the new airport will s help in attracting…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/fg-approves-construction-of-new-international-airport-in-ebonyi-state/
- Sudan’s new Prime Minister forms first cabinet since removal of al-Bashir
Sudan’s prime minister has announced the formation of the first government since the military removed longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir in April after widespread street protests.
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced the names of 18 ministers in the new Cabinet and said he would name two more at a later stage.
The members include…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/sudans-new-prime-minister-forms-first-cabinet-since-removal-of-al-bashir/
Saturday 7th September
- PDP will lose Bayelsa governorship poll – Timi Frank
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Timi Frank , on Friday predicted that the Peoples’ Democratic Party would lose the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State for “ choosing to field a weak candidate” .
Douye Diri has been chosen by the PDP…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/pdp-will-lose-bayelsa-gov-polltimi-frank/
- Don’t retaliate, protect South Africans, Adeboye urges Nigerians
The General Overseers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Worldwide), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians not to retaliate against South Africans and their businesses over ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in their country.
Beginning his sermon at about 11pm at the September edition of…
Read more: https://9newsng.com/xenophobia-dont-retaliate-protect-south-africans-adeboye-urges-nigerians/
- “New College of Medicine Will Soon Be Completed” – Gov. Umahi Assures Ebonyians (Photos)
Governor David Nweze Umahi has assured Ebonyians that the New College of Medicine which is located in Ebonyi South will soon be completed.
Speaking through his Special Assistant on New Media, Mr. Francis Nweze, Umahi said all the necessary equipment are on ground as about…
