Ebola survivors face risks of kidney problems, premature death
People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe kidney damage – within a year of leaving hospital, according to a study…
NANS opposes proposed cultural exchange programme between Nigerian, S/African
The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), has opposed the proposed cultural exchange programme between Nigerian and South African youths to address xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and promote unity between…
Exxon, Shell cannot restore $1.8 billion Nigerian arbitration award- U.S judge
A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Exxon Mobil Corp’s and Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s effort to revive a $1.8 billion arbitration award against Nigeria’s state-run oil company, which stemmed from…
Xenophobia: Ramaphosa says South Africa Police has arrested nearly 300 people
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told officials and business leaders on Wednesday that he was committed to quelling attacks on foreigners that have threatened to cast a cloud over an…
Xenophobia: Zambian students storm South Africa embassy, destroy properties
Zambia’s university students burn the sign outside the South African Embassy in Lusaka on September 4, 2019 during a demonstration to protest against xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in the…
EFCC obtains order for interim forfeit of assets traced to Okorocha and wife
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has obtained orders for the interim forfeiture of assets traced to a former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, and his wife. The…
Nigerians begin attack on PEP stores
As reprisal attacks continue unabatted on South African owned businesses and stores owned by MTN and Shoprite, Nigerians have also begun attacks on PEP stores. Confirming the attack…
Xenophobia: Sanwo-Olu calls for calm, vows to deal with troublemakers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has vowed to deal with troublemakers exploiting the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa to foment trouble in the state. Issuing…
Xenophobia: MTN Nigeria says all stores will be closed after anti-S/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…
Kidnapped CMD of Irrua Specialist Hospital regains freedom
The kidnapped Chief Medical Director of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Dr Sylvanus Okogbenin, has been released. Mr Danmallam Mohammed, the Edo State Commissioner of Police who confirmed the release…