Channels TV Head of Sports, Joe Ighile, collapsed on
set last night while presenting the 9′Oclock live sports programme.
After introducing the programme, Joe told the crew
that he was feeling uncomfortable and asked to take a break. He stepped out of
the studio for some fresh air and collapsed a few minutes later.
He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he
later died. He was 48 years old.
He returned from South Africa where he had been
covering the on-going 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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The late Ighile was a graduate of the then Bendel
State University, now Edo State University, Ekpoma, where he studied English
and Literature.
He began his career in the media at the Edo
Broadcasting Service (EBS) in the early 80s, where he was involved in youth
programmes. He joined Channels Television in 2003 as a reporter/producer and
before his death was the head of the Sports desk.
A multiple awards winner and member of the Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF) media and publicity committee as well as the Sports
Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the late Ighile is survived by his wife,
Ngozi, and two children, Favour and Mercy.
Burial arrangements will be announced by his family.
May his gentle soul rest in peace! Amen
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