Former Speaker Of The House Of Representatives, Chaha Is Dead

A Speaker of the House of Representatives in the second republic, Benjamin Chaha is dead.

Chacha who has been ill for quite some time died on Wednesday.

His son, Justice Steven Chaha confirmed his death but refused to go into any further details till March 10.

He said when contacted on the development: “Yes but please wait and see me in the office tomorrow (Thursday) so I can give you details.”

Chaha who hails from Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, was elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the defunct National Party of Nigeria in the 1983 general election.

He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the second tenure of President Shehu Shagari in 1983.

Meanwhile, former Super Eagles Star, Justice Christopher has died.

Veteran journalist, Andrew Randa, took to social media to announce his passing.

Christopher reportedly died in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at his hotel in Jos.

No details have been given on the cause of death of the 40-year-old. Read more