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FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation

Dateline Nigeria

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July 5, 2026

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The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called on Pretoria to conduct urgent investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. In a press release issued on Sunday, July 5, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government said the The post FG condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa, demands urgent investigation appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent investigations and the prosecution of those responsible. The condemnation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, one of the victims, Emeka Charles Iroegbu, [] FG spits fire over killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

FG condemns killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands Justice

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the safety [] The post FG condemns killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands Justice appeared first on Vanguard News.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nigeria condemns killing of two nationals in South Africa, demands Justice

Nigeria's Federal Government has condemned the killing of Nigerian nationals in South Africa and called for thorough investigations to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. In a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the government expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa following recent incidents of violence.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nigeria Demands Justice for Citizens Killed in South Africa

The Nigerian Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, demanding a thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible. It warned that it may consider stronger diplomatic measures if attacks against Nigerians continue. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government [] The post Nigeria Demands Justice for Citizens Killed in South Africa appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice

The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the killing of a Ghanaian national in South Africa and called for a swift investigation to bring those responsible to justice. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the deceased as 40 year old Mr Bashiru Isak, who was fatally The post Ghana condemns killing of citizen in South Africa, demands justice appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘I thought I’d be lynched’: Inside Nigeria’s deadly attacks for being LGBTQ+

Chief international correspondent Bel Trew investigates the world of ‘kito’ attacks in Nigeria where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, beaten and extorted by gangs in a rising surge of violence and hatred

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