Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Tuesday, refused to comment on the possibility of sending a Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. He added that the ministry did not answer hypothetical questions. On Monday, The Economist reported that U.S. officials were suggesting that foreign forces, including from non-European countries…
At least 14 people, including a child, have died amid severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in parts of the U.S.. Twelve people were confirmed to have died in the south-eastern state of Kentucky, while two other deaths had been confirmed in Georgia and West Virginia. “I’ve got more tough news,’’ Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has to tell EU diplomats that “Brexit was a mistake’’ and renew his backing for a youth mobility scheme. He argued strengthened ties with the bloc would help offset U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff regime. In a meeting on Tuesday, the London mayor told delegates that Britain’s withdrawal from the…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Dr Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, on his 60th birthday. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Otti, a respected economist, banker, and politician, as a prominent leader in business circles who has led many successful institutions, including banks. President Tinubu…
The leadership of Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has expressed grief over the death of a prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as a true nationalist and patriot. Chairman of NCYP, Mr Isaac Abrak, in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday, said Clark was a fearless advocate for justice and equity. The…
The Police Command in Ogun has declared a music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable”, wanted. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, said Portable was wanted for allegedly attacking some government officials on lawful duties. Odutola said the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has expressed shock at the passing of its former President, Dr Kanayo Nwanze. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, IFAD described Nwanze as a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for rural communities. It stated that the former IFAD president dedicated his life to eradicating poverty and…
Mr Claver Gatete, Under-Secretary-General of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has emphasised the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to foster regional value chains. Gatete, also the Executive Secretary, said this in a statement issued by the ECA Communications Section on Tuesday, at the end of the African Business Forum…
Russia has expressed its readiness to support Iran in addressing issues related to its nuclear programme, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who spoke to Iranian news agency IRNA on Tuesday. Peskov emphasised that Moscow views its strong relationship with Iran as highly significant and aims to strengthen cooperation across all areas. “Iran support includes…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State, says it received no fewer than 131 human right violation complaints in January. The state NHRC Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kano. Abdullahi said that 85 of the cases had been…
