6 h. ago Fashola mourns Buhari, says he lived a life of “discipline without drama”

Babatunde Raji Fashola, former minister of works and housing, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu read more Fashola mourns Buhari, says he lived a life of “discipline without drama”

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19 h. ago ECOWAS mourns former Nigerian president Buhari, hails his legacy of democracy and regional integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed sorrow over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, read more ECOWAS mourns former Nigerian president Buhari, hails his legacy of democracy and regional integration

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Late Dantata’s Family In Kano

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, at their residence in Kano. Obi described the deceased philanthropist as a towering figure in Nigeria’s economic landscape. “We are here today to mourn and condole […]

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1 week ago Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano 

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed its sincere condolence  with the family of Nigeria’s formost business man and philanthropists, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata over his recent death . The organisation in its condolence letter released by the National Publicity Secretary , Ezechi Chukwu also urged the people of Kano State, its Governor, […] The post Ohanaeze condoles with Alhaji Dantata’s family, govt of Kano  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano

Tribune Online VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tinubu, during a condolence visit to the family of late business mogul Alhaji Aminu Dantata, described his demise as a great loss—not just to the Dantata family, but to Nigeria and the entire Ummah. VP Shettima pays condolence visit to Dantata’s family in Kano Tribune Online

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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1 week ago NPC Boss Dan’Agundi Cancels Birthday Celebration To Mourn Dantata

The director-general of the National Productivity Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, has announced the cancellation of his 52nd birthday celebration in respect and mourning of the late elder statesman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Dr. Dan’agundi made the announcement while receiving some members of his staff who had gathered at his office to […]

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1 week ago Name Varsity After Dantata, MAAUN Founder Gwarzo Tells Federal Gov’t

The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North-West zone of the country after him. Prof. Gwarzo, who made the passionate appeal on Wednesday, said […]

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1 week ago Dantata Laid To Rest In Madinah, Dangote, Others Bid Farewell

A delegation from the federal government joined prominent dignitaries and family members in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for the burial (Jana’iza) of renowned business icon and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. The Senate has also postponed its scheduled zonal public hearing on constitutional amendments for the North-West region […]

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1 week ago Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Dantata was buried at Al-Baqi Cemetery, following Jana’iza prayers after Magrib at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. A delegation from the Federal Government attended the burial of Dantata. Dantata passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […] The post Dangote, Ganduje, Barau, others storm Saudi Arabia for Dantata’s burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Late Businessman Aminu Dantata Buried In Saudi Arabia

Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been laid to rest on Tuesday evening in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, amidst a large gathering of mourners who coverged on the holy city to pay their last respects. Dantata, who passed away in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last weekend, was buried at the revered Baqiyya Cemetery. […]

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1 week ago Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano As Nigerians arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of the funeral prayer for the late business mogul and philanthropist,  Aminu Alasan Dantata, the Governor of Kano State is leading a high-powered delegation to pay final respects. A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that family sources have […] The post Kano Gov, Emir Sanusi set to pay last respect to late Aminu Dantata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago DSP Barau, Ganduje, Others Arrive Madina For Dantata’s Burial

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the immediate-past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, have arrived Madina, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral rites of elder statesman business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the DSP, Ismail Mudashir, said that […]

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1 week ago Badaru Leads FG’s Delegation To S’Arabia As Dantata’s Burial Holds Today

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah today Tuesday. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. […]

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2 w. ago Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina

Tribune Online Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has departed Nigeria for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the funeral of the late business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Gov Yusuf leads Kano delegation to late Dantata’s burial in Madina Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Delegation Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Dantata’s Burial

A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has arrived in Saudi Arabia to receive the remains of late business magnate and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, ahead of his burial in the Islamic holy city of Madinah. Alhaji Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the wee hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United […]

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2 w. ago Gov Yusuf Leads Kano Delegation To Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday night, led a high-powered delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of prominent business mogul and elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata died on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In line with his final wishes, his family […]

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2 w. ago Late Aminu Dantata to be buried in Madinah on Monday, says Private Principal Secretary

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano   The Saudi Arabian authorities has granted leave for the remains of the late elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata to buried in the holy city of Madinah in line with his long- term wish while he was alive. The news was made public on Sunday by his Private Principal  Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu […] The post Late Aminu Dantata to be buried in Madinah on Monday, says Private Principal Secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia Okays Burial Of Late Dantata In Madina On Monday 

The remains of the late billionaire philanthropist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, will be laid to rest in Madina on Monday following the approval of Saudi Arabian authorities. The deceased’s secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, in a brief post shared on Facebook, confirmed that the necessary clearance to transport Dantata’s body from Abu Dhabi […]

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2 w. ago Bureaucratic Bottlenecks Delay Billionaire Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Efforts to bury the late Kano billionaire businessman and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, in Madina, Saudi Arabia, as per his final wishes, have been stalled by bureaucratic bottlenecks from Saudi authorities. This was disclosed by Dantata’s personal secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, on Saturday. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata, who passed away late Friday night […]

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