Nigeria: Emir of Gumel Dies in Egypt
- On Thursday, the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani III, died in Egypt at age 84 following a prolonged illness.
- Before ascending the throne in 1980, Sani served as Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs, and Culture in the former Kano State Government.
- During his tenure as commissioner, Sani oversaw the establishment of The Triumph newspaper and CTV67 television, and supervised the expansion of Radio Kano.
- Residents of Jigawa State and the Gumel Emirate have entered mourning, with tributes expected to pour in from across the state and beyond.
- This passing occurs four days after the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Bello Suleiman, who died on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State.
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Daily Post Nigeria
empressivenaija.comEmir of Gumel dies at 84 after prolonged illness
The Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani III, has died at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. A palace source confirmed the monarch’s death on Thursday. “He died while receiving treatment in Egypt, the palace would announce burial arrangements later,” the source said. Born on December 12, 1942, Ahmed Muhammad Sani III was […] Emir of Gumel dies at 84 after prolonged illness
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THE HARMATTAN NEWSEmir of Gumel dies in Egypt
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, has died. The monarch passed away on Thursday in Egypt. His death has thrown the people of the Gumel Emirate and residents of Jigawa State into mourning, with tributes expected to continue to pour in from across the state and beyond. The death of the respected traditional ruler is a significant loss to his family, associates and the entire Gumel community. Prayers have be…
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