Nigeria has issued a stern warning to South Africa regarding the killings of its citizens, stating that 'all options remain on the table' if the 'uncultured and provocative trend of intolerance and apartheid-style behaviour of South Africa against foreigners' is not addressed, according to ThisDay Live.
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