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Repatriated Lady Narrates Husband’s Killing in South Africa, Vows Never to Return
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Emilia Godwin, a Nigerian has narrated a painful account of her experience in South Africa, alleging that her husband was killed there and declaring that she will never return to the country.
Godwin made the remarks shortly after arriving in Nigeria as part of a group of citizens repatriated from South Africa following recent tensions and xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
Speaking with journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, she expressed relief at finally returning home and described her arrival in Nigeria as the end of a long and difficult chapter of her life.
‘I Am Happy to Be Back Home’
According to Godwin, life in South Africa had become increasingly challenging for many Nigerians, whom she claimed were often subjected to discrimination, intimidation and hostility.
“I am now in my country and I have my mouth to speak,” she said.
She alleged that Nigerians frequently faced harassment in public places and were often treated unfairly because of their nationality.
“They are wicked; they don’t like us. If you enter a taxi, they mock you, pull you and beat you,” she claimed.
Claims of Discrimination Against Nigerians
Godwin further alleged that many foreigners living in South Africa, particularly Nigerians, often felt powerless and unable to speak out against the treatment they experienced.
According to her, fear and insecurity forced many migrants to endure difficult conditions while trying to build better lives abroad.
“We were just like slaves there. We didn’t have a mouth to talk,” she said.
The returnee expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government for facilitating the evacuation process and helping affected citizens return home safely.
‘I Will Never Go Back’
Reflecting on her years in South Africa, Godwin revealed that she first moved to the country in 2014 but began experiencing concerns about her safety and wellbeing a few years later.
She explained that despite wanting to leave earlier, circumstances prevented her from returning to Nigeria until the recent evacuation exercise.
“I will never go back to South Africa,” she said.
She added that even her child, who was born in South Africa, would not be returning to the country.
“Even my child, who was born there, will never return,” she stated.
Emotional Account of Husband’s Death
Godwin also recounted the loss of her husband, alleging that he was killed while they were living in South Africa.
While she did not provide detailed information about the circumstances surrounding his death, she described the incident as one of the most painful experiences of her life.
The grieving woman further made allegations against some individuals in South Africa, claiming that her husband’s death was connected to personal and property-related disputes.
However, her claims have not been independently verified by authorities.
Growing Concerns Over Xenophobic Attacks
Her testimony comes amid renewed concerns over xenophobic violence in South Africa, where foreign nationals have periodically reported attacks, harassment and discrimination.
In recent years, several incidents involving migrants from different African countries have sparked diplomatic concerns and calls for stronger protections for foreign residents.
The latest evacuation exercise was organised following reports of renewed tensions that left many Nigerians fearful for their safety.
For Godwin, returning to Nigeria represents an opportunity to rebuild her life after years marked by loss, uncertainty and hardship.
Despite the trauma she says she endured, she expressed hope that her future and that of her child would be safer and more secure in their home country.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, on Thursday announced the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026.
The was contained in a statement by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi in Ado Ekiti
The statement read: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, wishes to inform all registered voters in the State that the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026
“The extension is intended to provide an additional opportunity for eligible voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so before the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
“Collection of PVCs will continue at the designated Local Government Area Offices of the Commission during official hours. Voters are advised to collect their PVCs personally, as collection by proxy will not be permitted.
INEC urges all registered voters who have not collected their PVCs to take advantage of this extension, as the PVC remains the only means of identification for voting on Election Day.
“The Commission remains committed to ensuring that every eligible voter is given the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.”
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was calling off strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks.
“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have… cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.
“Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” he added.
Iran Warns Of ‘Endless Quagmire’
Iran had warned Washington on Thursday that it risked wading into an “endless quagmire” of war and soaring energy prices, after Trump vowed to launch a new round of airstrikes and to seize an island oil terminal.
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the Americans, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued his stark warning after the two sides exchanged overnight fire and Trump threatened that US forces would hit “VERY HARD TONIGHT”.
“Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years,” Ghalibaf said.
The war, which began on February 28 with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, was paused under an April truce, but efforts to hammer out a permanent end to the fighting have since stalled.
US forces have also, since the ceasefire, hit radar arrays and disabled Iranian ships, and Tehran has maintained a chokehold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
“At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela,” Trump said, in a post on his own social media platform, referring to a Gulf island that hosts Iran’s biggest oil export terminal.
General Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian military’s central headquarters, warned that “if the United States once again seeks to carry out attacks against heroic Iran, it would receive a harsher response than before, and the flames of war, in addition to creating insecurity in the region, will become more widespread and far-reaching”.
The conflict has destabilised oil and gas prices, fuelling inflation and fears of recession in many economies.
On Thursday, the World Bank lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic, predicting it would drop to 2.5 percent in 2026, from 2.9 percent last year.
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Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, who’s vying for the Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has sent his congratulations to Rt. Hon. Frederick Agbedi. Agbedi’s new role as Minority Leader was announced today during plenary by Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
Dr. Akpodiete said Agbedi’s emergence shows the trust and confidence his colleagues have in him. He described the new Minority Leader as dependable, strong-willed, and a politician of principle who acts on conviction rather than convenience.
Rt. Hon. Agbedi represents Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State. Before this appointment, he led the PDP Caucus in the House and also served as Bayelsa PDP chairman. He remains a committed PDP member and believes the party has a vital role as a strong opposition.
Akpodiete said he’s confident Agbedi will use his experience, competence and character to serve the House, the legislature, and Nigerians well.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP
House of Representatives Candidate Hopeful
Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency
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