Xenophobia: FG repatriates 111 Nigerians from South Africa

The Federal Government has repatriated 111 Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the full fig of citizens evacuated from the state since June to 2,037 amid concerns implicit xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this successful a connection connected Sunday.

According to the statement, the returnees arrived successful Lagos connected Thursday, October 8, 2026, aboard South African Airways Flight SA060.

“The radical consisted of 44 men, 23 women and 44 children. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NiDCOM, NAPTIP, NEMA and different applicable authorities agencies received them connected arrival.”

The ministry said the evacuation was afloat funded by the Redeemed Christia...