{
  "id": 3695100,
  "title": "Xenophobia: 67 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive Lagos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/xenophobia-67-nigerians-repatriated-from-south-africa-arrive-lagos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T07:19:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/xenophobia-67-nigerians-repatriated-from-south-africa-arrive-lagos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sixty-seven Nigerian citizens have returned to their homeland from South Africa after being repatriated by a group of private individuals. The individuals touched down at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday night, aboard a flight operated by South African Airways. This latest influx brings the total number of Nigerians returned through this philanthropic initiative to 150, following the earlier repatriation of 83 Nigerians.\n\nUpon their arrival, representatives of the charitable group, Ikem Ume-Ezeoke and Chief Charles Mba, greeted the returnees warmly and presented each with a sum of N50,000 as immediate financial assistance. Mba, a businessman and philanthropist, urged the returnees to embrace patriotism and adhere to the rules and procedures of relevant government agencies as they embark on their new lives in Nigeria. He assured the returnees that their past experiences in South Africa should not deter them from rebuilding their lives and pursuing their dreams in Nigeria.\n\nMba emphasized that there are still ample opportunities awaiting them, particularly for the children among the returnees, who must remain focused on their future. He urged the returnees not to let their experiences abroad undermine their prospects for growth and development. Ume-Ezeoke, who oversees the group's activities, commended the Federal Government's efforts in facilitating the return of Nigerians from abroad. He further encouraged the returnees to explore Nigeria's available opportunities and contribute to the nation's development. Ume-Ezeoke highlighted that Nigeria possesses immense potential that can be tapped by citizens who apply their skills and experience to build better lives for themselves and their communities.",
  "summary": "Sixty-seven Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by a group of private individuals. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight on Wednesday night. The latest development brings to 150 the number of Nigerians repatriated with the assistance of the philanthropic…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Empowering women: The importance of voting in South Africa's local elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/empowering-women-the-importance-of-voting-in-south-africas-local",
        "published": "2026-08-27T04:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}