Nigeria

President Jonathan's Younger Sister Passes Away

Sunday, January 04, 2015 at 8:22 PM by Nkem Ikeke 1 min read

The family of President Goodluck Jonathan has been thrown into mourning following the death of his younger sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.

According to Punch report, President Jonathan's sister died during a brief illness on Sunday at a hospital in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The statement reads: “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announces with deep sorrow, the passing away of his beloved junior sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei.

“Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier today at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness. She was 52 years old.

“Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.”

May her soul rest in peace.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nkem Ikeke (Copy editor) Nkem Ikeke is currently a copy editor who also writes for the politics and current affairs desk on weekends. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010), and has over 10 years of work experience in the media industry (Reporter, News Agency of Nigeria). Email: n.ikeke@corp.legit.ng

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