U.S ANNOUNCES VISA CURBS FOR SOME FOREIGN NATIONALS IN SOUTH AFRICA. (PHOTO).
U.S announces visa curbs for some foreign nationals in South Africa Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the U.S. government was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals in South Africa. The policy targets "foreign nationals who are responsible for, or complicit in, the enactment or implementation of laws or policies that enable uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, and/or the incitement of imminent violence against members of minority ethnic or racial groups in South Africa," Rubio said in a statement. "The South African government has not adequately addressed the previously laid out concerns," Rubio said, Reuters reported. Relations between Washington and Pretoria have soured since the start of Donald Trump's second term, with the U.S. president criticizing the country for its policies aimed at addressing racial inequality.
It was a day full of glamour and joy in Abeokuta,the Ogun State capital as the Governor of the state,Senator Ibikunle Amosun gave his first daughter,Miss Ayomide Amosun's hand out in marriage to Mr Oladipo Dabiri,the son of the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammmadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora,Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa.The wedding ceremony which attracted dignitaries from all walks of life had in attendance the acting President of Nigeria,Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,serving and former Governors,All Progressive Congress party leaders,members of the National and State Houses of Assemblies,Royal fathers as well as business moguls.The Chairman of the occasion,Hon. Justice Alpha Belgore ''said what is happening today is a testimony of the kindness and good character of the couple's parents'' praying that God will continue to protect the union and give them the wisdom to live in perfect harmony.Advising the couple,the former President of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that there would always be marriage frictions but he urged them to iron out any differences before the following morning through proper communication.Expressing his joy,the brides father and the Governor of Ogun State,Senator Ibikunle Amosun thanked all for honouring and sharing in his family's happiness urging the couple to imbibe tolerance,trust and the fear of be as the foundation of their marriage.Directing the cutting of the cake,the Acting President of Nigeria.Prof. Yemi Osinbajo prayed for the couple to enjoy great favour,love and affection in their marital life.Speaking with journalists,the grooms mother,Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa enjoined the couple not to allow third party in the running of their home while she prayed for God's guidance for the couple.More photos below.
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