BREAKING: Edwin Clark Dies at 97

By Dipo Olowookere

A prominent Niger Delta leader, Mr Edwin Clark, has died at the age of 97.

He was said to have died on Monday, a statement from a representative of the family, Professor C C Clark, on Tuesday morning said.

The deceased was a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a leading voice in the country.

The family, which called for prayers, has said it would update members of the public on the funeral arrangements.

Details later…