Good Read: The Girl With The Louding Voice - Abi Dare

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  In this remarkable story, Adunni, the main character, depicts ambition fuelled with a burning desire to succeed despite all odds. Tales of this type still abound in Lagos, and they are portrayed in the media daily. Adunni is hailed as the poor girl with a rich mind, "Sherlock Holmes," who never stops asking intelligent questions, a child-bride, and a strong-willed girl who grew up fast due to the circumstance her parents put her through. However, she had the guts to pursue the life she wanted. - An education by any means necessary.  Adunni finally got her groove back after reading such an easy book, I could relate to the characters there. the harsh and despicable reality of Lagos till date. I would recommend this book to my friends and would love to see it turned into a film.

President Buhari Reiterates On Cleaning Up Nigeria's Oil Industry

President Buhari Reiterates On Cleaning Up Nigeria's Oil Industry
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his stern determination to revamp Nigeria’s oil industry and make it totally free of corruption. He gave a speech at a meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 70th General Assembly of the United Nation.


President Buhari said he has started this, with the appointment of a new management for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its  subsequent re-organisation.

He made a remark that the prosecution of those who misappropriated the NNPC’s revenue under past administrations will soon commence. He also thanked President Xi Jinping for China’s ongoing help in curbing crude oil theft from Nigeria.

PMB had talks with Chinese government on oil fraud curb
 PMB speaks at meeting

The President praised China’s interception of shiploads of crude oil stolen from Nigeria, and which were to be sold and proceeds paid into private accounts.
“We know your stand on corruption, and we are grateful. Your continued cooperation in curbing oil theft from Nigeria will be appreciated,” - President Buhari.
He also assured President Xi Jinping that under its new leadership, the Nigerian  military had been re-trained and re-equipped, and was now making steady gains against Boko Haram.

President Jinping  told President Buhari that  China, which is  already involved in Nigeria in diverse areas like railway, airports, agriculture, and in the Mambilla Hydro-power project, among others, will increase its investment in the country’s agricultural sector to support the achievement of domestic food security.

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