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 Federal Government announced on Tuesday that another 65 Nigerians are set to return from South Africa on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. According to Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the returnees, sponsored by private individuals, will depart from the Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 3:30 pm local time.
They will be flying with South African Airways. The ministry informed that 65 Nigerian nationals will be leaving Johannesburg tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, via South African Airways. The expected arrival time at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is 8:45 pm on the same day. The repatriation is taking place due to recent anti-foreigner attacks and discrimination in South Africa.
This is the latest in a series of returns by the government; previously, 83 Nigerians were repatriated last week, also sponsored by private individuals.
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