Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

NPC Chair, Wushishi Dies Eight Months After Assuming Office

Dr Aminu Yusuf, the 66-year-old Chairman of the National Population Commission, has died after a brief illness, eight months after assuming office.

  • On Friday, National Population Commission Chairman Dr. Aminu Yusuf, known as Talban Wushishi, died at age 66 at Nizamiya Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.
  • Wushishi reportedly fell ill five days ago while preparing for a trip to Rwanda; he had previously collapsed on March 13 during the APLS 13 Report launch, requiring medical intervention.
  • Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in 2025, Wushishi formally assumed the National Population Commission chairmanship on December 3, 2025, following Senate confirmation.
  • Yusuf held a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master's degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, plus a doctorate in International Relations from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
  • His Special Adviser on Media, Stanley Nwosu, confirmed the death, and reports indicate remains were transported to Minna, Niger State, for burial on Friday evening.
Insights by Ground AI

12 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Guardian Nigeria broke the news in Nigeria on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal