President Jonathan's close aide ,Oronto Douglas dies

Top presidential aide and confidant of President Jonathan, Oronto Douglas died early this morning at the State House Clinic.The 49 year old lawyer by profession gained prominence as an environmental activist on behalf of the oil-producing communities of the Niger Delta.

Saharareporters say though Mr. Douglas had been sick for several years, he continued to work over the last few weeks for Mr. Jonathan’s reelection, with one source saying he was devastated when his principal lost the presidential polls.

Mr. Douglas is survived by a wife and children.