AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...

WORKS MINISTER ASSURES COMPLETION OF FOUR LEGACY PROJECTS. (PHOTO).


 WORKS MINISTER ASSURES COMPLETION OF FOUR LEGACY PROJECTS


Works Minister David Umahi has dispelled speculations that resources may not be available for the completion of the four legacy projects being executed by the current administration.


In a statement, the Minister explains that the 30 percent counterpart funds required for the projects have been fully paid. 


Providing update on the level of work done so far, the Minister further adds that work has reached an appreciable level on the four-legacy projects assuring that necessary financial arrangements have been made


The Minister also reveals plans on the Saba - Benin road which is under concessions. 


On the NNPC tax credit projects inherited by the current administration, the Minister urges contractors to return to site or face action from the Federal government.


While assuring that president Tinubu will win substantially in the South East zone, he cautions politicians to base their political campaigns on issues not malicious campaigns.

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