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Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by InfoGuru118(op): 10:23am On Sep 01

Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians pic.twitter.com/YyvbTVtP9V
— Very Nigerian (@theverynigerian) September 1, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigeria will no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or mistreatment of Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa.

Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, shortly before departing the country for Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

The Vice President reiterated Nigeria’s opposition to xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, while stressing that the Federal Government remained committed to resolving concerns through dialogue and peaceful engagement.

He, however, said Nigeria would continue to speak out whenever the safety and dignity of its citizens were threatened.

“Those whose palm kernels were cracked by benevolent spirits should learn to be humble. We were part of the struggle for the liberation of our brothers and sisters in Southern Africa, and we feel personally pained that our people have been picked up for humiliation,” Shettima said.

He stressed that the Nigerian government and its people would not accept situations where Nigerians were subjected to degrading treatment.

“The government and people of Nigeria will no longer countenance a situation whereby our people are dehumanised and put into very, very unacceptable situations,” he said.

According to him, Nigeria would continue to engage South African authorities through robust diplomatic conversations rather than allow the issue to escalate.

“But we believe in having very robust conversations with our South African brothers. We don’t want to overheat the polity, but once in a while, you have to make it very clear, vehemently clear, that certain situations are unacceptable, and we’ll work things out,” the Vice President added.

Shettima also urged South African authorities to protect lives and uphold human dignity while enforcing the country’s immigration laws.

The Vice President has since departed Luanda for Nigeria.

https://verynigerian.com/xenophobia-nigeria-will-no-longer-tolerate-dehumanisation-of-its-citizens-in-south-africa-shettima/

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Vulcanheph(m): 10:39am On Sep 01

make him follow warn bandits like these oh. angry

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Oracleee: 10:39am On Sep 01

That's what a president Should say and do.

Seems Tinubu is turningbdesfvear to this stuff.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by RandDigital: 10:41am On Sep 01

It's time for SA to release the Nigeria files. We don't take kindly to threats. 🇿🇦🏆

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Nword22: 10:42am On Sep 01

Thank you Mr vice for speaking up. We also need this to the bandit terrorist in Nigeria.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Emeskhalifa(m): 10:42am On Sep 01

Vulcanheph:
make him follow warn bandits like these oh.

Swear una get problem.
If e no talk una go say the government doesn't care about Diasporans, now e talk u quickly shift goalpost.

Omoorrrr no one can please everybody at same time Abeg grin

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Hungrychicken(m): 10:42am On Sep 01

Shut up there, empty words.

I stand with South Africans, we need to fix our country

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Nteogwuija(m): 10:42am On Sep 01

It's not like you can do anything.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by ipobarecriminals: 10:43am On Sep 01

Very good. Ride on SHETTIMA.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by ahmedio2017(m): 10:43am On Sep 01

RandDigital:
It's time for SA to release the Nigeria files. We don't take likely to threats. 🇿🇦🏆

As re you ok howkay at all?

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Cum4me(m): 10:44am On Sep 01

Good one Mr vice President. Our leaders should speak out against this backwards south Africa men

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Hungrychicken(m): 10:45am On Sep 01

Nword22:
Thank you Mr vice for speaking up. We also need this to the bandit terrorist in Nigeria.

If na election, dem go preach who to vote in the mosque.

But to tell them to stop these killings in the mosque, na wahala.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by mecuries(m): 10:46am On Sep 01

Lol.... All talk and no action

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by CrownOfClay724: 10:46am On Sep 01

This one dey Jonze.

After how long?

When men were men, where were you, Sheti bobo?
When e be dey xup, nobody see your break light.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by educatedfool: 10:47am On Sep 01

RandDigital:
It's time for SA to release the Nigeria files. We don't take kindly to threats. 🇿🇦🏆

what files huh

11 more characters needed

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Atarakpa: 10:49am On Sep 01

You no fit over look some certain things for no reason

Vulcanheph:
make him follow warn bandits like these oh.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Atheistan: 10:50am On Sep 01

Nice one from Shettima. Doing what Tinubu should have done. Even the Ghanian president warned them early enough. Better late than never.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Snakedoctor1: 10:51am On Sep 01

I like that line he quoted from Chinua Achebe. Many don't know that it isProf Achebe's quote. BTW, doe those who are comparing, how many times did you quite the other guy? Lols

InfoGuru118:
Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians pic.twitter.com/YyvbTVtP9V
— Very Nigerian (@theverynigerian) September 1, 2026

https://verynigerian.com/xenophobia-nigeria-will-no-longer-tolerate-dehumanisation-of-its-citizens-in-south-africa-shettima/

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by EdiskyHarry: 10:52am On Sep 01

Nonsense, do your best to fix Nigeria and leave South Africa alone for now. Tell your brothers in borno state to stop this mass killing, adoption and kidnapping of innocent people all over the country, that alone is worse than xenophobia

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Focusmind: 10:53am On Sep 01

SHETTI BOBO don vex undecided

SA should respect themselves or else Shetti go send them wetin no good

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Iran2025: 10:55am On Sep 01

Abi Tinubu get file with SA too? Tinubu is a failure.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Belurved1(m): 10:56am On Sep 01

Ta lo rangun nise?
Ta lo rangun nise?

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by GreatrAnalyst: 10:58am On Sep 01

You guys are unserious elements.
How far is too far...everything is to "condemn", no action, no spine. Reminding SA on how you contributed towards freedom from apartheid...but they are killing your people and SA government looks complicit and more! Do something drastic too!
Imagine Russian, UK ,etc citizens legally in SA being meted out such treatments and only what their national leaders do is to "condemn"??!

How are you people even treating citizens being kidnapped and killed at home? Just sitting in highwall of government houses and known for only condemning words and political jabs. No concrete acts to make other nations respect you. Only talks and no walks.

Rudderless rulers.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by adaxme(m): 10:58am On Sep 01

I can't believe our igbo brothers are making snide remarks against our vice president.
He should be totally commended for speaking up.
Most of the victims are igbo and u still have the balls to insult him shame on you people

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Willy2025: 11:02am On Sep 01

The Nigerians living there too should behave themselves. Last week, there were two headlines on Nairaland about two "Nigerians" engaging in their usual substance-related illegalities. It made me feel so bad. Our brothers from... are giving the South Africans every reason to eject them from their country.

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Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by drnoel: 11:02am On Sep 01

InfoGuru118:
Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians pic.twitter.com/YyvbTVtP9V
— Very Nigerian (@theverynigerian) September 1, 2026

https://verynigerian.com/xenophobia-nigeria-will-no-longer-tolerate-dehumanisation-of-its-citizens-in-south-africa-shettima/

How long did it take these buffoons to react?

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by Opinedecandid(m): 11:02am On Sep 01

The the Vice President we know.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by shortgun(m): 11:03am On Sep 01

adaxme:
I can't believe our igbo brothers are making snide remarks against our vice president.
He should be totally commended for speaking up.
Most of the victims are igbo and u still have the balls to insult him shame on you people

This not true. Many people thought that too until the identity of casualties changed that assumption

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by techWriter001: 11:03am On Sep 01

Indeed, a solid statement.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by 12345baba(m): 11:09am On Sep 01

Making Mouth. Cho cho cho.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by bewisemasses: 11:09am On Sep 01

Money politics. Tinubu belongs deeply and steeply to the old order.
Nigeria is desperately in need of a new order.
An order where politics will be done based on merit competence and visible achievements and the will of the people without coercion.

Re: Shettima Warns South Africa Against Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians by bmd1010: 11:09am On Sep 01

This one just dey read the news ni

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