Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa are set to return home as the Federal Government begins a fully funded evacuation exercise.
Bianca Ojukwu says Nigeria is unhappy with the treatment of its citizens in South Africa and may consider reciprocal measures as evacuations continue.
Over 500 Nigerians have been cleared for evacuation from South Africa, with the first Air Peace flight expected to bring back 270 passengers.
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