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...

KADUNA GOVERNOR’S AIDE, RACHAEL AVERIK, CONFIRMS RELEASE OF ABDUCTED MOTHER, NIECE. (PHOTO).


 Kaduna Governor’s Aide, Rachael Averik, Confirms Release Of Abducted Mother, Niece


Rachael Averik, Special Assistant on Political Affairs to Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has confirmed the release of her mother and niece who were recently abducted by gunmen in Southern Kaduna.


In a statement issued on behalf of the Averik family on Thursday, Rachael disclosed that the victims regained their freedom after a ransom was paid and are currently receiving medical attention.


She expressed deep gratitude to family members, friends, colleagues, pastors, and well-wishers for their prayers and support during what she described as an extremely difficult period.


According to the statement, the abduction occurred while the family was mourning the death of her elder brother, Kefas Habila Averik, who was killed on December 31, 2025, during a late-night attack at his residence in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.


Averik described her brother’s death as devastating, noting that he was brutally murdered by gunmen who forced their way into his room and shot him at close range while his wife and child were present in the house.


She said the family is still grieving the loss but remains thankful for the safe return of her mother and niece.


“The loss of my elder brother has been painful, but we thank God for the fulfillment of His promise as my mother and niece are now back home and receiving treatment,” the statement read.

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