Nigerian senator dies of covid-19

Adebayo Osinowo, popularly known as Pepper, the Senator representing Lagos East District at the national assembly has died of suspected covid-19.

He died a few hours ago, according to a reliable source.

Osinowo is a former member of the Lagos state House of Assembly was said to have died from complications, Gboyega Akosile, a Lagos state government official said.

But sources claimed the lawmaker died of coronavirus. He was 64 years old.

More to follow.