Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to bring home Nigerians from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic tensions
June 8, 2026
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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to bring home Nigerians who have indicated interest to return from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic tensions in that country.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists yesterday.
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