Nigeria Bans MPs from South Africa | Johannesburg News

Nigeria’s parliament has slapped a chilling travel ban on lawmakers, halting all official visits and participation in South African-hosted events — a sharp response to escalating xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians and other African migrants. Since 2022, 98 Nigerians have died in hate-fueled attacks, and this year alone, 1,695 were repatriated voluntarily amid rising fears for their safety. The move, while excluding regular government missions, sends a powerful message: Nigeria is prioritizing the protection of its citizens abroad — even as tensions simmer across the border. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3ac47148278d45f