FG to Repatriate 271 Nigerians from South Africa Tuesday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government will on Tuesday receive another batch of 271 Nigerians returning voluntarily from South Africa as efforts to safeguard citizens ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests continue. The returnees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard an Air Peace flight that departed Nigeria on Monday to […]
FG Evacuates Second Batch of Nigerians From South Africa Safely
By Julian Osamoto Another batch of sixty-six Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect citizens facing challenges abroad. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the returnees arrived on Wednesday night and were received by government agencies responsible for migration, […]
Three Red Cards as Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Co-hosts Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating South Africa 2-0 in a Group A opener overshadowed by disciplinary issues that saw three players sent off. Backed by a capacity crowd at the Mexico City Stadium, the hosts took control early as Julián Quiñones capitalised […]
Puebla festival drops S/Africa over victimization of Nigerian contestant”
South Africa has been removed as the Country-in-Focus for the Puebla International Festival 2024 due to the alleged “victimization” of Nigerian-born Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. The decision was announced by Festival Director Ikenna Okeh, who expressed deep regret over the move and confirmed the cancellation of invitations extended to South African guests. Okeh […]