Footballer, Daniel Amokachi, announces the death of his dad

Iconic footballer, Daniel Amokachi's father, passed on last weekend. Daniel announced this on his Facebook wall this afternoon. He wrote

"My dear father passed away last weekend reaching almost the age of 100 years. Our family is naturally very saddened and heart-broken by the news, but when somebody becomes nearly a century old then this is something to be expected. 
A normal cycle of life. The memories remain close to my heart and my father's legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren. May his soul rest in peace. I would like to take this occasion to thank you all for the messages of condolence and words of comfort that you have sent me through different channels".

May his soul rest in peace Amen.

State House Director of Information, Onuorah Abuah, dies at 57

The Director of Information of the State House, Justin Onuorah Abuah has died. He was 57 years old. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, released today said Abuah died in Abuja on Sunday, August 14th after a brief illness.

Adesina in his statement said Abuah had a long and rich career at the Presidency where he served seven past Nigerian leaders since 1986 when he joined the State House Media Office from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

A native of Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Abuah is survived by his wife, Loretta and three children (Chinedum, Chike and Amaechi).