Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State announced the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, on Wednesday. In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Hamisu Gumel, it was confirmed that Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar passed away in the early hours of today. Her passing comes as a profound shock, coinciding with the governor’s official …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sadness over the death of Hauwa Jega, mother of a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega. It was  reported that Hajiya Jega died on Friday night in Abuja after a brief illness at the age of 86. Her funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque in Abuja …