News as it breaks
The Federal Government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 593 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests in the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens abroad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first batch of 258 evacuees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed…
The second evacuation flight arranged for Nigerians returning from South Africa has landed in Lagos with 269 passengers as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to bring home citizens affected by South Africa’s deadline for undocumented foreigners. The Air Peace flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday morning,…
Former Miss Universe Nigeria contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, is facing fresh deportation proceedings in South Africa after being arrested in Cape Town over allegations of residing in the country illegally. According to reports by South African publication Sunday World, the 25-year-old was arrested earlier this month in the Summer Greens area…
Canadian rapper Drake has raised the stakes ahead of Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa by placing a massive $770,000 wager on his country to secure victory. The high-profile bet, made through Stake, came after a light-hearted exchange between Drake and renowned South African…
Another batch of 66 stranded Nigerians has arrived in Lagos from South Africa, following the Federal Government’s ongoing evacuation exercise approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night, bringing the total number of evacuated Nigerians from South Africa to 324.…
The United States is set to phase out its HIV/AIDS funding support to South Africa through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a move that could significantly impact healthcare services for millions of people living with HIV in the country. The funding, estimated at approximately $400 million annually,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure that no Nigerian who wishes to return from South Africa is left behind, amid rising xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals in several South African cities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said about 1,000 Nigerians have…
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements for the evacuation of Nigerian nationals affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the first batch of returnees scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initial group of evacuees will depart the Oliver…
Nigeria has concluded the screening of its citizens in South Africa who registered for evacuation, with authorities expected to determine the final number of eligible returnees before arranging flights back home. The spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, announced that the screening exercise, which began on…
The floods have inundated homes and swept away vehicles, it said. Roads, bridges and even a hospital have been affected.
