The Abia State Government has condemned the killing of an Abia-born man, Mr. Chika Ibe of Lokpaukwu in Umunneochi Local Government Area, allegedly by officials of the South African Police Service in Cape Town.In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the state government…
Odinma Umu Igbo President, Mazi Anyanwuakpaoke Igbo Youths Worldwide (Odinma Umu Igbo) has condemned the recurring xenophobic attacks against Igbos, Nigerians and other African nationals residing in South Africa. The group called on the South African government to take immediate and decisive steps to end the violence and bring the perpetrators to justice.In a statement…
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor The Nigerian renowned human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has criticised the South African Government over what he described as the human rights abuses and mistreatment of Nigerians residing in the country.According to Ejiofor, in his Midweek Musings titled “State-Sponsored Terrorism in…
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged the Nigerian Government to move beyond mere expressions of concern and take decisive action to ensure the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa.In a statement issued on Saturday titled, “Weekend Musings: When…
The International Human Rights Protection Service (IHRPS), Anambra State Chapter, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, to provide at least N5 million as a resettlement package for each Nigerian returning from South Africa following the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks.The appeal comes as…
