Nigeria, May 5 -- Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the National Assembly to direct the revocation of licences of South African companies operating in Nigeria over the continued attacks and killing of Nigerians in South Africa.

Mr Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, specifically mentioned MTN Group and DStv, an entertainment company owned by MultiChoice Group, as firms whose licences should be withdrawn.

He made the call while contributing to a motion condemning the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, sponsored by Akwa Ibom North East senator, Aniekan Bassey, during plenary on Tuesday.

The lawmaker said Nigeria should adopt retaliatory economic measures rather than rely solely on diplomacy.

"It is time to reci...