Xenophobia: Nigerian govt to evacuate 83 more Nigerians from South Africa Wednesday

The Federal Government has announced that another batch of 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa will return to the country on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, amid concerns over Afrophobic attacks and growing anti-foreigner sentiments.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, the returnees will leave Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, at about 3:35 p.m. local time aboard a South African Airways flight and are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, around 8:45 p.m. the same day.
The ministry said the latest evacuation was made possible...