ADVERTISEMENT

Niger lawmaker dies after brief illness

Isah said the member died during a brief illness and prayed to the Almighty God to grant his soul eternal rest.

Joseph Duza [NAN]

The lawmaker’s demise was announced in a statement by Malam Farouq Isah, Head of Media and Public Relations of the assembly in Minna, on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Duza was the Chairman of the House Committee on Security and Intelligence.

Isah said the member died during a brief illness and prayed to the Almighty God to grant his soul eternal rest.

ADVERTISEMENT

He also prayed to God to give the leadership, members, and staff of the assembly, as well as Munya constituents, the fortitude to bear the loss.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Abure forgives his detractors as court affirms his chairmanship of Labour Party

Abure forgives his detractors as court affirms his chairmanship of Labour Party

Army warns IPOB to stop discouraging Igbo youths from its recruitment exercise

Army warns IPOB to stop discouraging Igbo youths from its recruitment exercise

VIO will continue to arrest impound vehicles in Lagos despite court order

VIO will continue to arrest impound vehicles in Lagos despite court order

FG says first phase of Lagos-Calabar highway will be ready by May 2025

FG says first phase of Lagos-Calabar highway will be ready by May 2025

Southern Nigeria gets over 230,000 vaccinations to combat polio

Southern Nigeria gets over 230,000 vaccinations to combat polio

President Paul Biya’s absence fuels death rumours

President Paul Biya’s absence fuels death rumours

2 FCT bus and taxi terminals to be completed by January 2025 - Wike

2 FCT bus and taxi terminals to be completed by January 2025 - Wike

Supreme Court to hear 16 State Govs' suit challenging EFCC’s legality on Oct 22

Supreme Court to hear 16 State Govs' suit challenging EFCC’s legality on Oct 22

Governor Lawal mourns as bandits kill 9 state security personnel in ambush

Governor Lawal mourns as bandits kill 9 state security personnel in ambush

Pulse Sports

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface matches Okocha’s record

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface matches Okocha’s record

Naija stars abroad: Boniface shines in disappointment as Okoye makes Super Eagles starting claim

Naija stars abroad: Boniface shines in disappointment as Okoye makes Super Eagles starting claim

Victor Osimhen and Tosin Demehin: Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars link up in Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen and Tosin Demehin: Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars link up in Galatasaray

You can’t have it all - Pundit slams Iwobi’s Fulham teammate for Man City failure

You can’t have it all - Pundit slams Iwobi’s Fulham teammate for Man City failure

A Leader: How Jamaican legend Fraser-Pryce helped Junelle Bromfield navigate the horrors of online backlash during the Olympics

A Leader: How Jamaican legend Fraser-Pryce helped Junelle Bromfield navigate the horrors of online backlash during the Olympics

Iwobi to Man City? Pep Guardiola praises 'Never before seen' Nigerian star

Iwobi to Man City? Pep Guardiola praises 'Never before seen' Nigerian star

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT