Xenophobia Don Rise Again: Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Beg South Africa Make Dem Protect Nigerians, Other Black Immigrants

April 29, 2026

Tension don high again as Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) don call out South Africa government to sharply step in and protect Nigerians plus other black immigrants wey dey stay for the country.

According to reports wey come from media houses like Punch Newspapers and Channels Television, the commission talk say fresh signs of xenophobic attacks don dey show again, and e fit turn serious if dem no act fast.

NIDCOM yarn say safety of Nigerians wey dey abroad na top priority, and dem urge South African authorities make dem no waste time to stop any form of violence or harassment wey fit put people for danger.

This matter don bring back old memories of past attacks for South Africa, where plenty foreigners—especially Nigerians—suffer serious discrimination and violence.

For now, many people dey watch to see wetin South Africa government go do, as pressure dey mount make dem protect everybody wey dey their country, no matter where dem come from.