PUTIN WOOS AFRICAN LEADERS AT SHOWCASE SUMMIT, SAYS RUSSIA IS BETTER PARTNER THAN 'COLONIAL' WEST. (PHOTO).

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 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...

BOLANLE AMBODE'S NGO GIVES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO TWO STUDENTS.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 3 people, people smiling                The wife of Lagos State Governor,Mrs Bolanle Ambode has advised students seeking admission into tertiary institutions to put their best into academics,as seriousness would break all barriers on the way to actualizing their dreams.
Speaking at a ceremony organised by Hope for Women in Nigeria initiative {HOFOWEM} for the presentation of scholarship award letters to two students-Oluwadare Caroline Omolola and Afolabi Olakunle Felix,Mrs Ambode noted that coming from a humble background was never a limitation for a serious student,as hard work would pay off with outstanding success in future.
She said,''I urge you lucky recipients of the HOFOWEM Scholarship Award and indeed all students of tertiary institutions,to put in your best in academic studies,as that remains the surest way to achieve your dreams''.Mrs Ambode disclosed that the HOFOWEM Scholarship Award was in line with HOFOWEM's ideal,to give hope to underprivileged children by encouraging their educational pursuits,adding that it was instituted to sponsor brilliant indigent students from Lagos State public secondary,to pursue first degree courses in Nigeria universities.She disclosed that over 100 applications were received online and all candidates were considered on equal basis with no bias for background and judged independently on the basis of the applicant's ability to meet the criteria outlined under the terms and conditions of the award.Mrs Ambode revealed that the successful candidates would enjoy the payment of tuition fee,monthly maintenance allowance,book and incidental allowances for the duration of their courses.More photos below.
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