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