Popular sports journalist and the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce, Deji Tinubu died on Thursday, January 25.
Tinubu who was the immediate past chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission died in the hospital where he had been rushed to after he slumped while playing in a novelty match in Epe.
The former radio presenter had been in Epe with Lagos State Executive members and other top government functionaries for a retreat.
It was said that Tinubu was certified healthy during the screening before the novelty match.
His boss, the Lagos State Governor Ambode was present at the event.
There has been no official statement of his death although some notable names have confirmed it.
Last photo emerges
Tributes have been flowing on social media for the former Cool FM and Classic FM sports presenter.
“Good night DEJI TINUBU (5TH LEFT, EARLIER TODAY, BEFORE HIS SUDDEN DEATH)... Rest in Peace, dear Brother…,” Momodu wrote alongside the photo.
