Friday, July 10, 2026

Ghali Na’Abba laid to rest in Kano

Mr Na’Abba’s corpse was buried at Dandolo Cemetery, Goron-Dutse, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.

• December 27, 2023
Ghali Umar Na’Abba
Ghali Umar Na’Abba[Credit: Politics Nigeria]

The remains of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, were laid to rest in Kano on Wednesday.

Mr Na’Abba’s corpse was flown into the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport from Abuja.

The late speaker’s corpse was received by family members, friends and top government functionaries around 3:00 p.m.

The corpse was then conveyed to the emir’s palace for a funeral prayer, which was held at about 5:30 p.m.

The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahradeen.

Mr Na’Abba’s corpse was buried at Dandolo Cemetery, Goron-Dutse, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State.

‎Mr Na’Abba died in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja after a protracted illness.‎

Some of the prominent personalities that attended the funeral prayer included the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima; the deputy senate president, Barau Jibrin; the deputy governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam; and the senator representing Kano South senatorial district, Abdulrahman Kawu-Sumaila.

Others were former governors of the state, Ibrahim Shekarau and Rabiu Kwankwaso and former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, as well as some members of the state and national assembly. 

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Education minister Tunji Alausa and director-general of NIMC, Bisoye Coker-Odusote

Education

Education ministry, NIMC to provide digital identity to 80 million Nigerian learners

Mr Alausa said a credible national identity system was essential for effective governance, quality education and sustainable economic growth.

TRAIN

Abuja

NRC targets better rail services through reviewed SOP

NRC has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing efficiency and delivering improved services by institutionalising robust standard operating procedures.

France vs Morocco

Sport

Mbappe, Dembele score as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Speaking after the match, Mbappe said, “There’s still a long way to go. We know that what’s coming is tougher than what we went through. We are ready for what’s next.”

President Bola Tinubu

Hot news Home top

I won’t betray Nigerians’ trust; my reforms will deliver better future: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu insisted that the ongoing reforms would eventually deliver lasting national prosperity.

Stock Market

Economy

Stock market transacts 1.66 billion shares, gains N962 billion

The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying interest across banking, consumer goods, industrial, insurance and telecommunications stocks.

School in Kano

Kano

Kano govt inaugurates 2025/2026 annual school census

The commissioner presented sample census questionnaires and other data collection materials to key education agencies.