Breaking: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Breaking: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness

Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Wushishi, died on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness. The news of his demise reached Minna, the Niger State capital, during the Juma’at prayer, causing mourning among associates and political circles. His Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, confirmed the news.

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