Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- Peter Nwaoboshi, a former Nigerian senator from Delta State, is dead.

Mr Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North District, passed away on Friday, according to sources close to the politician.

He was 67.

However details of the former senator's death remain sketchy as of press time.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has confirmed the death of the former senator.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Festus Ahon on Friday, Mr Oborevwori, described Mr Nwaoboshi's death as a great loss to Delta State, the Anioma nation, and Nigeria.

He said the deceased senator was "a fearless advocate" of the Anioma cause, an entity currently seeking to be carved out as a separate state from the Delta.

"On behalf of the govern...