Zamfara: Longest-serving emir dies at 93
The longest-serving emir in Zamfara, Emir of Kwatarkwashi in Bungudu local government area, Ahmad Umar (Mai-Kwatarshi) has died.
He died on Thursday. He was 93.
Mr Umar was on the throne for 61 years.
The secretary to the state government, Kabiru Balarabe, who disclosed this in a public announcement, said the emir died after a prolonged illness at 93.
Mr Balarabe said his funeral prayer was conducted at 6:30 p.m. in the historic town of Kwatarkwashi according to Islamic rites.
The 93-year-old emir died in his palace.
Until his death, he was the longest-serving emir in Zamfara having spent 61 years on the throne.
Mr Umar was crowned by Sultan Abubakar III on March 17, 1961.
(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
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
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.”
States
Bauchi police nab suspected bull thief
The suspect allegedly stole a bull valued at ₦800,000.
Economy
NCAA funding cut can weaken aviation safety, says NAAPE
The association said the proposed amendment to the revenue sharing formula of the aviation sector’s five per cent ticket sales charge has far-reaching implications.
Heading 2
Senate won’t interfere in PFIPC controversy: Senator Adaramodu
Mr Adaramodu said the upper chamber had yet to receive any petition from any of the parties or concerned Nigerians to elicit its intervention.
Economy
Renaissance announces discovery of large oil deposits off Nigeria’s coast
Mr Attah said preliminary evaluation showed that the well encountered about 1,000 feet of hydrocarbon-bearing column across seven reservoirs
Politics
Nasarawa senator Ogoshi Onawo dumps ADC for APMÂ
Mr Onawo said his resignation from the ADC took effect from June 15, after careful reflection and extensive consultations.
Health
Ogun assembly passes safe pregnancy termination bill for second reading
Mr Elemide said the legislation was intended to reduce preventable maternal deaths while promoting safe motherhood and reproductive health rights.
