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...

ATIKU CONDOLES WITH RIVERS GOVERNMENT OVER PASSAGE OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL TODAY.{PHOTOS}.

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     Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike over the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State, Honourable Emmanuel Aguma (SAN ).
Speaking during a condolence visit at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the passage of Aguma was shocking.
He said: "The loss of the Attorney-General of Rivers State was a shocking news to us. This is because of our relationship with the state. "
He prayed God to grant the state the fortitude to bear the painful loss as the services of the Late Attorney-General of Rivers State would be missed by the country.
"We pray that God gives you the strength to bear this great loss. It was something we would not want to see, but God knows the best", he said.
Also speaking, Former Ogun State Governor; Otunba Gbenga Daniel thanked Governor Wike for his contributions to the development of the country.
He also praised the governor for his developmental strides that have positively improved the lives of the people.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that though the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State was painful, the State is comforted by condolence visits by prominent Nigerians like the former Vice President.
He said the Late Attorney-General of Rivers State was one of his most trusted officials who exhibited loyalty, intelligence and commitment.
The governor said: "He carried out his assignments with diligence. The Late Attorney-General of Rivers State helped us so much especially to defeat the mole, Ali Modu Sheriff who was planted by the APC".
He said Aguma was a legal expert who used his knowledge positively for the good of Rivers State.
The Former Vice President later visited the family of the Late Attorney-General of Rivers State.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.  
 5th September, 2018.
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