JUST IN: Ernest Shonekan, former Nigerian leader is dead

Former Nigerian leader, Chief Ernest Shonekan, is dead, according to The Guardian.

Shonekan headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida.

Shonekan died in Lagos at the age of 85.

He was the interim head of the Nigerian Government between August 26 and November 17 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha.