Nigerians

14 Nigerians arrested for drug peddling

Some of the had illegally entered India from Bangladesh.

Dec 28, 2018, 00:20 AM IST

'Nigerians in Delhi indulge in drug trafficking,' says Union Minister Hansraj Ahir

Nigerians living in the national capital indulge in illegal activities, including drug trafficking, alleged union minister Hansraj Ahir.

Oct 26, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

Consortium appeals for hostel facility to African students

A consortium of educational bodies here has appealed the college managements to provide hostel facility inside the campus to African students, days after some Nigerians were attacked in Greater Noida.

Apr 01, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

MEA refuses to categorise attacks on African nationals as racial

The Indian government on Thursday refused to categorise the attacks of African nationals in Greater Noida as racial and said pending the probe it is not correct to draw a conclusion on "the nature and the reason" of these acts.

Mar 30, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

Govt committed to ensuring safety of all foreigners in India, Africa remains our valued partner: MEA

MEA said on Tuesday that the government was committed to ensuring safety and security of all foreigners in India.

Mar 28, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

As Sushma assures safety to African nationals, CM Laxmikant Parsekar says Goans annoyed with Nigerians

Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar said that he was getting complaints against Nigerians on many occasions from locals.

Jun 01, 2016, 11:36 AM IST

Goa Tourism Minister for stringent law to deport Nigerians

Claiming that Nigerians come in conflict with Indian law and indulge in drugs and other criminal activities, Goa Tourism MinisterDilip Parulekar on Monday sought for stringent laws to deport Nigerians.

May 31, 2016, 00:36 AM IST

Nigerians are a problem across country, in Goa: Minister

The BJP leader's remarks came a day after a 39-year-old local woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint by a Nigerian at Parra village.

May 30, 2016, 19:03 PM IST