National News
BREAKING: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Wushishi, has died.
Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a brief illness.
News of his death reached Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer, sending his associates, political allies and members of the community into mourning.
Wushishi, a former Secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was said to have taken ill shortly before his death.
Confirming the development, his Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, told Vanguard that the NPC chairman had died.
“Yes, it is true. The NPC chairman died after a brief illness,” Nwosu said.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding Wushishi’s death and arrangements for his funeral were yet to be made public.
Further details are expected as they emerge.
Follow Us on Google Discover
IMF warns Nigeria against restoring petrol subsidy, recommends support for vulnerable households
Peter Obi has no path to victory in 2027, says APGA Chairman
AI, Cryptocurrencies making terrorism harder to tackle – Ribadu
NDDC opens applications for 2026/2027 local Master’s Scholarship – Apply Now
Sowore drags DSS, DG, AGF to Court, demands N5bn over alleged assault, abduction
Benue: Catholic Diocese orders closure of schools, hospital following repeated attacks
2027: ‘There is no rift between Wike and APC governors, both sides are united’ – Morka reveals
NNPC records N431bn profit as revenue rises to N3.74tn in August
INEC sets October 24 deadline for parties to challenge missing 2027 candidates
Viking stun Bayern Munich with thrilling 3-3 draw in Champions League
Arsenal hit Lille for three in seven minutes to maintain perfect Champions League start
Lookman scores as Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League
Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0, advance to Third Round of Olympic qualifiers
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery at Rome hospital
Shell exits Nigeria gas distribution business in deal with Vaaris Energy
Dangote Group opens 86 vacancies in Engineering, Finance, Logistics, HR, other fields
ECOWAS Bank opens applications for 2026 Young Professionals Programme
BREAKING: Police arrest former Imo governor Rochas Okorocha in Abuja
BREAKING: APC revises Tinubu Campaign Council, names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo as FCT, Rivers, Osun, Anambra coordinators (Full List)
Christopher University announces staff recruitment for academic, administrative positions
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) opens 51 non-academic job vacancies in healthcare, other sectors – Apply Now
Names of 68 lawyers elevated to SAN rank (Full list)
2027: Economic hardship, appointments threaten Tinubu’s support in Northern Nigeria
INEC disowns fake notice on six states as parties seek candidates’ inclusion
Ayra Starr makes African history, headlines NFL international game halftime show in London
FG receives 105 Nigerians rescued in Ghana cybercrime crackdown
One Week after NAF crash, search for Black Box, victims’ remains continues in Ondo swamp
2027: Osun will deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu, says Adeleke after making APC PCC list
BREAKING: Makinde appoints Wolekanle as new Chief of Staff
