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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...

TENSION HAS REPORTEDLY GRIPPED OBUKPA TOWN, IN NSUKKA AREA OF ENUGU STATE, FOLLOWING THE ALLEGED KILLING OF A YOUNG MAN BY SOME YOUTHS FROM AMAOZARA OBUKPA COMMUNITY.(PHOTO)


 Tension has reportedly gripped Obukpa town, in Nsukka area of Enugu state, following the alleged killing of a young man by some youths from Amaozara Obukpa community.


According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred at about 10:00pm on Saturday when the youths allegedly approached the victim, accusing him of being responsible for the theft of solar-powered street lights in the area. 


The young man, who was later discovered by residents as an innocent indigene of Obukpa, was reportedly beaten severely.


Sources claim that during the attack, the assailants allegedly used iron rods to assault the victim, inflicting fatal injuries.


 The young man was said to have died as a result of the injuries sustained.


Following the incident, fear and panic reportedly spread across Obukpa town, with many residents fleeing for safety. 


It was further alleged that youths from Amaozara Obukpa involved in the attack have since abandoned the town and gone into hiding in nearby bushes and mountainous areas.

Meanwhile investigation is currently underway.

One more photo below. 


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