Germany’s political elite is set to bid farewell to former president Horst Köhler with a funeral service and state ceremony at Berlin Cathedral on Tuesday. Köhler passed away in early February at the age of 81. Köhler was elected as Germany’s ninth president in 2004, succeeding Johannes Rau, and was re-elected for a second term…
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 said he was saddened by the death of a former Federal Commissioner for Information and leader of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark. The president extended his condolences to the Clark family, the Ijaw nation, the people of the Niger Delta and the government of Delta. “President Tinubu mourns…
Former Senate President, David Mark, has described the demise of two elder statesmen and patriots Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and Ayo Adebanjo as a great loss to the entire nation. This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, in Kano on Tuesday. “Their demise marks the end of an era…
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…
National Secretary of Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP), Mr Peter Ameh, says the unexpected passing of a prominent Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has left a void in Nigeria’s history. Ameh stated this in a condolence message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of…
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 Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Tuesday said it received the passing of foremost Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, with great shock. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) died on Monday in Abuja at 97. Reacting, Mr Jare Ajayi, the National Publicity Secretary, Afenifere…
