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Wife of former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has passed away.
In a statement shared on Bayero University official social media page, the university said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega.”
The institution disclosed that her Janazah prayer would take place immediately after Zuhr at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, 5th April 2026.
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BUK also prayed for the repose of the deceased, saying, “May Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings. May He also grant the family the strength and patience to bear this loss. Ameen.”
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as adviser and coordinator of the presidential livestock reforms initiative.
Bayo Onanuga, presidential adviser on information and strategy, announced the appointment in a statement issued on Friday evening.
This development marks a significant step in the administration’s efforts to address longstanding issues in Nigeria’s livestock sector.
Before his appointment, Jega was the co-chairman of the presidential livestock reforms implementation committee.
Last year, Tinubu said his administration was committed to transforming the country’s livestock sector into a commercialised industry.
He lamented that Nigeria had neglected livestock farming on a commercial level for a very long time, noting that the country would have benefited immensely if the sector had not been neglected.
In 2023, the president approved the establishment of the livestock committee to address herders and farmers’ clashes and bolster livestock and dairy industries.
He set up the committee after receiving a report from the national conference on livestock reforms and mitigation of associated conflicts in Nigeria.
In other news Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is “not afraid” of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria.
The minister’s remarks has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International accusing him of using “reckless and violent language”.
But Okinbaloye on Sunday doubled down on his views and said violent rhetorics have no place in a democracy.
He said: “The fact remains that our democracy is in danger if we allow one-way traffic in balloting.
“This is not a warning to the opposition or ruling party. But to all Nigerians who believe in the development of our nation.
“I received a call from the honourable minister, who clarified the intention was not as conveyed.
“While that is noted, it is important that violent rhetoric or threats are never appropriate responses to dissent in a democratic society.
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“Let me clear: I am not afraid and I will never be intimidated.
“We may disagree and as humans we may err, but dissent must never descend into hostility or harm.
“I will continue to do what I love, asking the necessary questions and holding power to account.”
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has clarified comments he made about Channels Television’s anchor, Seun Okinbaloye.
Wike had said he would have “broken his TV screen and shot” Okinbaloye, over his comments that a one-party system would destroy democracy in Nigeria.
The statement has attracted widespread condemnation, with Amnesty International describing the minister’s remarks as “reckless and violent”.
But in a statement signed by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike has explained that he did not mean it literally.
