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Buhari, Babangida, Jonathan, others mourn Nigeria’s ex ING Head, Chief Ernest Shonekan

Aminu Imam

FG orders National Flag to fly at half-mast Eminent Nigerian leaders have continued to express sadness over the news of the passing on of former head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, who died in Lagos yesterday, at the age of 85. President Muhammadu Buhari, who expressed profound sadness over the news of his death, in an issued statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, extended his deepest condolences to Chief Shonekans wife, Margaret, his loved ones, as well as the government and people of Ogun State. The President…

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Just In! Nigerias ex-President, Ernest Shonekan, 85, is dead

Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Ernest Shonekan, who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded General Ibrahim Babangida’s administration, has died. Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17, 1993, when he was ousted in a coup, led by the Late General Sani Abacha. More details to follow

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