Ambode's special adviser, and sports analyst: Tinubu Deji confirmed dead.

Immediate past Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu is dead.

Reports have confirmed that Tinubu who is also a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) slumped and died while playing football at the retreat organised for Lagos Commissioners and Special Advisers with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode present at the event in Epe. He was taken to Charley clinic when he slumped but was later rushed to the General hospital in Epe, before news of his demise broken out later in the evening. Up to the time of his death, he served as Governor Ambode’s special adviser on commerce. He was moved from sports to commerce during the cabinet change done just recently.

Although no official statement from Lagos State has been released yet, close colleges and family members have confirmed the news of his death.

Source: Thisday.