BREAKING: Air Peace Granted Landing Permit By South African Authorities
South African authorities have granted the Air Peace Flight B777 a
landing permit to enable it to evacuate some Nigerians from the country.
Over 300 Nigerians were initially expected to return today as part of
the government’s efforts to evacuate Nigerians in the wake of
xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
But according to the airline, they would be taking off later this evening.
The initial delay was as a result of the airline not obtaining a landing permit on time.
So far, 187 Nigerians have been successfully evacuated and profiled according to their states.
he Nigerian Government has also confirmed that none of the returnees
are criminals and that issues of compensation for victims will be
handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Meanwhile, the Minister, Geof...