32 h. 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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34 h. 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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55 h. 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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63 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Rival Kano ‘Emirs’ Sanusi II, Bayero To See Face To Face At Dantata’s Burial

Save for last-minute change, for the first time since the protracted Kano Emirate crisis erupted over five years ago when the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration, his successor and 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated 16th Emir, Sanusi II, are set to […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Ganduje pays tribute to Aminu Dantata, hails legacy of generosity

Tribune Online Ganduje pays tribute to Aminu Dantata, hails legacy of generosity He said the late elder statesman will be remembered for his wisdom, humility, and far-reaching impact on society. Ganduje pays tribute to Aminu Dantata, hails legacy of generosity Tribune Online

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6 d. ago PICTORIAL: Mammoth Crowd Attends Ga’ib Funeral Prayer For Late Dantata In Kano

An Islamic funeral prayer without the corpse physically present known as Ga’ib has been observed for the repose of the soul of late billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in Kano, on Saturday afternoon. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata died at the age of 94 in the wee hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, […]

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6 d. ago Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia, Kano holds absentia funeral prayer

By Seyi Babalola Alhaji Aminu Dantata, the late Kano billionaire and elder statesman, will be laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance to his final desires. Although many expected his funeral to take place in Kano, his family revealed that he made a will stating his desire to be buried next to his […] The post Dantata to be buried in Saudi Arabia, Kano holds absentia funeral prayer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano

Tribune Online Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in Dubai at the age of 94 years, was said to have left in his will that he should be buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia Deputy Senate President, others attend late Dantata’s funeral prayers in Kano Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kano Billionaire Dantata To Be Buried In Saudi Arabia Next To Late Wife

The late Kano billionaire and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, will be laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with his final wishes. Although many had expected his funeral rites would take place in Kano, his family disclosed that he left a will expressing his desire to be buried next to his late […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have led tributes to the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing the passing of the renowned business mogul, philanthropist, and elder statesman as a monumental loss to Nigeria.  Dantata, aged 94, died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab […] The post Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Niger North Senator Mourns Dantata, Hails Late Billionaire’s Legacy

Lawmaker representing Niger North, Senator Sani Bello, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of billionaire businessman, iconic philanthropist, and revered elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who died in the late hours of Friday in Dubai. In a statement by his media aide, Yusuf Muye, Senator Bello, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on […]

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