Ex Nigeria Interim Leader, Dies At 85 In Lagos

Nigeria on Tuesday morning, January 11,2022 lost one of its former leaders who was ousted from office by coup, Chief Ernest Shonekan.

The octogenarian died at evergreen hospital in Lagos state on Tuesday at age of 85, although his family members are yet to speak on the cause of his death

Ernest Shonekan was the leader of the Interim National Government installed to succeed the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.

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