General Yakubu Gowon, a former head of state of Nigeria, denied online rumours that he has passed away.

The retired Nigerian army general was allegedly declared dead in media reports on Monday.

Adeyeye Ajayi, Gowon’s personal assistant, sent a statement to the media in which the general denied the rumours and stated, “I am still alive and well. I’m not rushing right now.

By Cynthia