Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approved Aminu Sa'ad and Nabil Daneji-sons of two deceased Kano legislators-to contest the seats made vacant by the deaths of their fathers in the Kano State House of Assembly.

The vacancies for the Municipal and Ungogo constituencies became vacant following the deaths of their fathers on 24 December.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the two Kano lawmakers died within one hour. The deceased Kano lawmakers were close friends until their deaths.

The Assembly first announced the passing of Aminu Sa'adu, the member representing Ungoggo Local Government Area.

Mr Sa'adu reportedly died on Wednesday morning following a brief illness. Shortly after, the Assembly confirmed the death of Sar...