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  "id": 5516954,
  "title": "RCCG donates $265,854 to evacuate distressed Nigerians from South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/rccg-donates-265-854-to-evacuate-distressed-nigerians-from-south",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rccg-donates-265854-to-evacuate-distressed-nigerians-from-south-africa/"
  },
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  "account": "The Federal Government in Nigeria has commended the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for donating $265,854 to support the evacuation of distressed Nigerian nationals from South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the donation would cover 500 one-way tickets for those seeking to return home due to xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa. The RCCG's donation was hailed as a \"significant demonstration of the church's compassion, solidarity, and commitment to providing relief to distressed Nigerians.\" The ministry emphasized the importance of this gesture for Nigerians facing xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa. The Federal Government had initiated the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from South Africa on June 10, 2026, following a surge in xenophobic and Afrophobic incidents. To date, 1,640 Nigerian nationals have been repatriated, with 1,385 sponsored by the government. The remaining 255 Nigerians are awaiting final screening before their evacuation. The ministry noted that the High Commission in Pretoria and Consulate General in Johannesburg would continue to assist those desiring to return home amid ongoing xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to promoting the welfare and well-being of Nigerians in the Diaspora, aligning with the administration's 4Ds foreign policy priorities.",
  "summary": "The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has donated $265,854 to evacuate 500 distressed Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/rccg-donates-265854-to-evacuate-distressed-nigerians-from-south-africa/",
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    "RCCG donates $265,854 for Nigerian evacuations from South Africa",
    "Ministry of Foreign Affairs commends RCCG's $265,854 donation",
    "500 one-way tickets to be provided for 500 evacuees"
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