UPDATE: PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S BROTHER IS DEAD

I reported earlier that there were news going round that the President's step brother is dead. Unfortunately, the news has been confirmed. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, President Jonathan’s brother died after ‘a brief illness.’ The statement reads:

 “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announces with sadness the death earlier today of his younger brother, Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan. “Chief Meni Jonathan passed away at the National Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. “Formal burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.”

His death is coming on the same day the President celebrates his 55th birthday. How sad.