A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Dr Philip Salawu, has lost his mother, Mrs Alice Bilikisu Salawu.
The late matriarch reportedly died peacefully on Tuesday in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. She was 107.
Family sources confirmed the development, describing her death as the passing of a respected mother and community figure who lived a long and impactful life.
According to Leadership, the family described Mrs Salawu as a devoted Christian whose life was marked by faith, humility, wisdom and strong commitment to family values.
According to the family, funeral arrangements and burial rites will be conducted in line with Christian traditions.
Dr Salawu served as Deputy Governor of Kogi State for two terms under former Governor Ibrahim Idris between 2003 and 2012.
Meanwhile, the Emir of Gazargamu in Yobe State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, has died after a prolonged illness.
The monarch passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
His son, Engr. Tijjani Hamisu Bala, who is the General Manager of the Yobe State Road Maintenance Agency, confirmed the development in Damaturu.
In a statement announcing the death, Bala described the late emir as a father, mentor and traditional ruler whose life was dedicated to the service of his people and humanity.
“With profound sorrow and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved father, namesake and traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh, the Emir of Gazargamu, who returned to his Creator today, June 9, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a protracted illness,” he said.
