THE GLOBAL MATTERS.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
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Ekiti Assembly Approves N10bn For Fayose A Month Before Handover.
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has approved the N10 billion supplementary budget presented by Ayodele Fayose, the outgoing Governor of the state. On September 11, Fayose had forwarded a supplementary bill, titled ‘2018 Revised Budget’, to the legislature for approval.
At Thursday’s closed-door sitting, Speaker Kola Oluwawole and 13 other lawmakers examined the proposal and passed it within an hour. The approval comes exactly a month and three days to the end of Fayose’s second governorship stint, with his predecessor Kayode Fayemi set to take over from him on October 16.
11 Killed, 20 Injured' As Gunmen Attack Cinema In Zamfara Village.
Eleven people have been killed in Badarawa Village, Zamfara State, following an attack on a viewing centre on Wednesday. According to witnesses and hospital sources, who spoke with BBC, more than 20 people were also injured in the attack. Residents had gathered in the village hall to watch a film when the gunmen arrived on foot, opening fire on the building.
Many residents were said to have escaped with multiple gunshots and broken bones. According to the hospital sources, some victims are in critical condition while those who lost lives in the incident have been buried. The Police noted that security agents had been deployed to track down the attackers.
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to ensure that Nigerian students schooling abroad do not get stranded. “We want to ensure that students don’t get stranded while pursuing their education abroad, especially on issues that have to do with their visas and documentation’’. He said that issues relating to the documentation and welfare of Nigerian students abroad will be properly handled to avoid hitches during their stay.
The President stated this on Thursday when he met with the Malaysian government in Abuja. The directed the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu to resolve the issues affecting Nigerian students schooling and living in Malaysia. “I have given instructions to the Minister of Education and Minister of Foreign affairs to resolve all the problems related to Nigerians studying in Malaysia.
Receiving Letters of Credence from High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Mrs Gloria Corina Peter Tiwet, at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari said he has instructed the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure full compliance of students with all the requirements for studying abroad, including visas, before departure.
Unai Emery Rejects Ozil Rift Reports.
Arsenal coach Unai Emery is adamant that reports claiming he Mesut Ozil do not get on are false and saluted the German's focus following international retirement.
Prior to the international break, stories began to circulate suggesting Ozil and his coach had fallen out after the midfielder was left out of the squad for Arsenal's 3-1 win over West Ham.
Ozil returned to Arsenal's starting XI in their next outing, a thrilling 3-2 triumph at Cardiff City, but reports about a supposed tense relationship were not put to bed.
So, at his news conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle United, Emery looked to end all the speculation, insisting his relationship with Ozil is fine.
"[We get on] very well," said the Spaniard.
"Here [at a media day] for me it isn't for speaking about what people are telling us. I have a very good relationship with Mesut and professionally I push him for improvements to give us the best in his qualities and performances.
"Also, I read this week in the newspapers in the match against Manchester City I say to the [groundsman]: 'don't put water on the pitch' – it's not true."
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