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...

ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF MBAMMILI CALLS FOR DREDGING OF RIVER NIGER. (PHOTOS).


Anglican Diocese Of Mbammili Calls For Dredging Of River Niger. 



The Anglican Diocese of Mbammili, Right Reverend Obiora Uzochukwu has called for proactive steps to be taken in the dredging of the River Niger.

The Anglican Bishop made the call while presenting his bishop's charge to the 3rd session of the 4th synod of the Diocese held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church Mmiata Anam, Anambra West council area.

Bishop Uzochukwu noted that this will help alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians in the riverine areas who experience flooding annually which he said is causing economic hardship for the people as the flooding overruns their farms.

Bishop Uzochukwu commended the immediate past Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano for concluding his administration with landmark projects including the Anambra International Cargo and Passengers Airport, Umueri.

 He also congratulated the new state governor, Prof. Charles Soludo on his swearing in and prayed that God will empower him to accomplish his vision.

In his remarks, the Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop Diocese of Awka, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim, commended Bishop Uzochukwu for achievng much within a short period of time and appreciated his evangelistic work in the area and promised to support the Diocese especially in the area of education.
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