Former Nigeria's Interim President Shonekan Dies At 85

Written by Izuchukwu Okosi

Former Nigeria’s interim President Chief Ernest Shonekan who headed the government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, has died.

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Shonekan died at Evercare hospital, in the Lekki area of Lagos state, at the age of 85.

Shonekan headed the Nigerian government between August 26 and November 17, 1993, before he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.

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Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

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Former Nigeria’s Interim President Shonekan Dies At 85

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