By Ismaila Chafe
The Presidency on Saturday morning announced the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari.
Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, revealed this in a statement in Abuja.
”The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
”May God accept his soul. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly,” the statement said.