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Minister Of Power, Saleh Mamman Collapses, Hospitalised After Buhari Sacked Him

Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman has reportedly landed in the hospital after he collapsed upon hearing that President Muhammadu Buhari had sacked him from his position.

KanyiDaily recalls that President Buhari had sacked Saleh Mamman along with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Sabo Nanono on Wednesday.

Buhari hinted that the contributions of the two former ministers to his government were “weak”, stressing that many Nigerians have continuously complained about the poor state of power and high price of food in the country.

According to People Gazette, Mamman collapsed in Abuja and has been quietly receiving treatment at the hospital since yesterday after President Buhari relieved him of his job.

“He collapsed yesterday and was immediately hospitalised,” a family source told The Gazette under anonymity. “He wasn’t expecting to be fired so soon.”

KanyiDaily had reported how 74-Year-Old sacked agriculture minister, Mohammed Sabo Nanono secretly married an 18-year-old girl identified as Rakiya in Kaduna.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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