FG evacuates another 105 Nigerians from South Africa
The Federal Government has evacuated another 105 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, bringing the total number of returnees to 1,821. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-evacuates-another-105-nigerians-from-south-africa/
The Federal Government has evacuated 105 additional Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the total number of Nigerians repatriated to the country through consular evacuation to 1,821. The latest batch, consisting of 82 adults and 23 children, arrived in Lagos on Thursday, having traveled on a South African Airways flight. The evacuation of these individuals is the 13th such operation since the program began on June 10, 2026.
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