PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).
Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to thinking i...
Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,today sunday expressed sadness over the demise of a former Chief Judge of Delta State,Justice James Omo-Agege and described him as a reputable jurist whose seminal judgements would continue to serve as precedents in the legal profession.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,in Abuja,said the late Chief Judg,who is the father of the Senator representing Delta Central,Senator Ovie Omo-Agege,departed at a time his services were most needed.He commiserated with the Omo-Agege's Dynasty of Orhomurun Orogun,Senator Ovie,the Government and people of Delta State over death of the patriarch.Saraki said ''My heart goes out to the Omo-Agege's family and the entire people of Edo and Delta States,whom the late Justice served so diligently during his active years.A cursory look at Justice Omo-Agege's years on the Bench,reveals a trailblazer,a man of courage and integrity with deep knowledge of the law which he applied for the benefit of the society.His contributions to the development of the Judiciary in particular and the country in general are highly remarkable.I cannot but agree with you that his love for the rule of law and the judiciary is etched in history for all time.We can only celebrate his greatness.He will be sorely missed,'' he said.While praying for the sweet repose of the soul of the deceased,Saraki urged the family to be consoled by the worthy legacy of selflessness and distinguished service left behind by their patriarch.More photos below.
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