National Population Commission chairman Aminu Wushishi passes away

The chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr. Aminu Yusuf Talban Wushishi, has died. According to Blueprint Newspapers, Wushishi died on Friday, August 28, 2026, with news of his death reaching Minna around Jumaat prayer time.

The NPC chairman, who previously served as secretary of the Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, reportedly passed away following a brief illness. His death was confirmed to Blueprint.ng by former Niger PDP chairman, Barrister Tanko Benji, who said he was saddened and not in a good mood. Further details are still emerging.