GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL CALLS FOR RESPECT TO THE RULE OF LAW

AKWA IBOM State governor Udom Emmanuel has urged lawyers in the country to increase their commitment towards ensuring that the rule of law is respected and followed. Emmanuel, who made the call at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association in Uyo yesterday, said that their commitment and sincerity towards the maintenance
of rule of law would help to sustain democracy in the country.

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WISNOBLE INFORMATION LINK: COUNTRY OF THE WEEK

COUNTRY OF THE WEEK

A landlocked country nestled between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers in southeast Africa, Zimbabwe is renowned for its majestic landscapes—including Victoria Falls in the northwest and mountainous terrain to the east—as well as diverse flora and fauna found throughout its many parks and protected areas. Zimbabwe’s land, which is fertile and rich in minerals, is Read More... The post Country of the Week: Zimbabwe appeared first on Young African Leaders Initiative Network.https://yali.state.gov/

GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL PRESENTS 2018 BUDGET TO AKWA IBOM STATE HOUSE OG ASSEMBLY

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2018 BUDGET

The 2018 Budget is predicated on oil benchmark of $45 per barrel at a production rate of N2.3million barrels per day with an estimated exchange rate ofN305/US$, in line with the National Budget benchmark projections.

BUDGET SIZE:

Government has proposed a total budgetary outlay of N651.500 billion for the 2018 financial year as against the approved revised provision of N485.792 billion of 2017.

SPORT GOSSIPS

Best of Thursday's gossip

Arsene Wenger wants Feynoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst to be his successor as Arsenal manager. (Daily Star)

Real Madrid hope to beat Manchester City to the signing of Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez, 28. (Don Balon, via Daily Express)

Paris St-Germain could move for Sanchez in January, with the Chile striker's contract set to expire in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Everton have given up hope of appointing Watford boss Marco Silva as their new manager. (Independent)

The Toffees are considering appointing RB Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick instead. (Express)

West Brom are likely to fail with a bid to appoint Sam Allardyce as their next boss. The ex-England boss is keen to return to international management. (Daily Mirror)

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Transfer news

Arsenal's German playmaker Mesut Ozil wants Barcelona to pay him 370,000 euros (£329,559) a week to join them in January. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is willing to let the 29-year-old leave, as long as he does not join Manchester United on a free transfer next summer. (AS)