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Cabinet dismisses Nigerian chief coronation as ‘kindergarten gimmick’

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says government is 'disgusted' by the conduct of some Nigerian nationals in the country following the unrest in KuGompo this week. The city, formerly known as East London, descended into chaos when protesters took to the streets demanding that Nigerian national, Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, be dethroned. Eziko was controversially crowned "King Igwe Na Ndigbo Na East London", a move that sparked outrage among some […]

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Tensions flare in KuGompo over Nigerian king recognition

Residents of KuGompo, formerly known as East London, are up in arms over the installation of Nigerian national Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, who was reportedly crowned King Igwe Na Ndigbo Na East London without formal recognition from South African authorities. Community members have questioned the legitimacy of the title, raising concerns about what they describe as a parallel traditional structure within the city. Tensions flared in KuGompo on Monday as protests […]

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