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There were, however, declines in overall violence against women and children, key sectors the police and the government have been targeting

Coach Stephen Keshi on arrival at the OR Thambo International Airport, alongside four players, told the News Agency of Nigeria that other foreign-based players would join the contingent in South Africa

The Ministers of Energy and Transport swapped portfolios while the much-maligned basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, at the centre of a scandal in which textbooks went undelivered for months to a province, kept her post

South Africa Treasury Department said the decision was informed by the fact that the Government of Libya had established a single body in 2012 to coordinate the repatriation of the assets to Libya

Harmonious relationship between all the three arms of government, especially between the legislative and executive arms, is imperative for the objectives of good governance, and national progress. We in Nigeria are delighted to know that both the Executive and the Legislature in South Africa have forged a strong bond for the people’s benefit. It is an example that is worthy of emulation by some other countries where the doctrine of the separation of powers and cordial intra-governmental relations still remain a knotty challenge

The President, who is on a two-day state visit to the country, is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his host, President Jacob Zuma, after which he will proceed to the Parliament

At the conclusion of his visit to South Africa on Thursday, President Jonathan will proceed to Namibia for a one-day state visit, talks with President Hifikepunye Pohamba and a meeting with the country’s business community

Further investigation revealed that the two star actors have been enjoying wonderful patronage and reception from the Presidency since the beginning of the current administration

President Zuma also disclosed that issues that will feature during the forthcoming state visit of President Jonathan to South Africa were discussed

Mnguni had acknowledged that Nigeria’s past contributions made South Africa what it is today, adding that he would use his tour of duty to build on the existing bilateral relations

And for the fact the that he has not been in the news in the recent time except for scandals here and there, made him resort to the media strategy to get sympathy, the source said

The Chelsea midfielder, who admitted that the West African country can boast of tested legs, however, remarked that the two teams have equal chance of progressing

Mandela is receiving home-based care since being discharged from hospital on Wednesday