Categories: Politics

2 Kano lawmakers die in one day

Tragedy struck the Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, when two serving lawmakers were confirmed dead.

The lawmaker representing Kano Municipal Local Government Area, Sarki Daneji, died barely minutes after the news broke of the death of his colleague, Aminu Sa’adu, who represented Ungoggo Local Government Area of Kano State.

Court jails two ex-bankers for diverting pensioners’ ₦10.3m 

The deaths sent shockwaves across the state’s political circle, given the close timing of the incidents and the prominence of the two lawmakers.

The confirmation of Daneji’s death was made public by Sanusi Bature, spokesperson of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, who announced it via a post on his official Facebook page.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Army neutralises 79 terrorists, rescues 290 kidnap victims in Katsina

Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised…

26 minutes ago

31 firms win 37 oil blocs in 2025 licensing round

Thirty-one indigenous and international companies have emerged successful bidders for 37 oil and gas assets…

34 minutes ago

Reps issue warning to agencies shunning PFIPC probe

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged establishment and operations of the…

47 minutes ago

COAS reaffirms commitment to discipline, commissions army provost complex

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's…

1 hour ago

‘Pressure is intense’: Premier League referee Taylor retires

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the…

1 hour ago

FG issues seven-day flood alert for 17 states

The Federal Government has issued a seven-day flood alert for 17 states, warning residents and…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.