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Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

Another batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos as the Federal Government continues its repatriation exercise. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday. Their arrival is part of the ongoing effort to bring back Nigerians who signed up for evacuation following reports of xenophobic attacks and rising tension in South Africa. The evacuation is being coordinated by the Federal Government with support from relevant agencies and partners. More Nigerians are expected to arrive in the coming days as the exercise continues.

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Third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrives in Lagos

The third batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos following weeks of anti-immigration protests and renewed xenophobic tensions in the country. Officials said the flight is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing plan to bring home citizens who voluntarily registered to leave An Air Peace aircraft conveying about 271 returnees departed Johannesburg in the early hours of Tuesday and landed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at around 10:00 a.m. local time. This latest operation follows two earlier evacuations that brought back over 320 Nigerians in separate batches Government representatives, including officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, were on ground to receive the evacuees and begin documentation, medical checks and other support services. Authorities say evacuation flights will continue to run as needed to ensure that all willing Nigerians […]

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FG to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30

The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before June 30, following renewed xenophobic attacks and rising anti-migrant sentiment in parts of the country. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the evacuation exercise is already underway, with the first batch of 258 Nigerians successfully airlifted from South Africa to Lagos as part of the voluntary repatriation scheme. The move comes amid reports of fresh attacks and threats against foreign nationals, with activists in South Africa issuing a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, prompting Nigeria to accelerate its evacuation plans. The government earlier approved at least five evacuation flights, operated by Air Peace, after more than 500 Nigerians were screened and cleared to return home, with the screening window extended to accommodate more applicants. Officials say about 1,000 Nigerians […]

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NDLEA arrests Brazil returnee with cocaine hidden in body and footwear

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a Brazil based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for allegedly smuggling cocaine concealed in his private parts and in the soles of his shoes. Onyekwere was picked up on Thursday, January 29, 2026, during inward clearance of South African Airways passengers arriving from Brazil via Johannesburg, following processed intelligence. A full body scan reportedly indicated illicit drug concealment, after which he was subjected to a strip search. Officials said a large parcel of white powdery substance later confirmed as cocaine was found wrapped around his right thigh, while two more wraps were discovered hidden in the soles of a pair of flat shoes he was wearing. In total, three large wraps of cocaine weighing 1.60 kilogrammes were recovered. During preliminary interrogation, the 47 year old suspect […]

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