Another 65 Nigerians return from S’Africa Wednesday
Another 65 Nigerians are set to return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, amid ongoing anti-foreigner attacks. Find out more about the Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/another-65-nigerians-return-from-safrica-wednesday/
The Nigerian government has announced that 65 more Nigerians will return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The returnees, who have been sponsored by private individuals, will leave Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport at 3:30 pm local time on a South African Airways flight.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed that another group of 65 Nigerian nationals will be repatriated from South Africa on this date. These individuals are being brought back due to recent anti-foreigner attacks and discrimination in South Africa. This is the latest in a series of returns, following the government's announcement of the repatriation of 83 Nigerians last week. Both groups were sponsored by private individuals.
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