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APC Chieftain Cairo Ojougboh Dead

Dr Cairo Ojougboh, a former Nigerian lawmaker who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, at the Nigerian House of Representatives, has died.

The Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semifinal match between Nigeria and South Africa.

“Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs.South Africa match.

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“The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when SA scored,” source close to the politician said.

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