Nigeria, June 9 -- Professor Jibril Muhammed Aminu, formerly known as Aminu Song, passed away on June 5, 2025. May his great soul find eternal rest. It was with deep sorrow the ruling elites rose in unison praising his undeniable academic brilliance.

True, the demise of a member of any group reminds the rest that despite whatever acquisitions made, they are mere mortals.

The Presidency described the late cardiologist as one of the country's most decorated medical professionals who "straddled his profession and politics exceptionally, bringing erudition and brilliance to statecraft".

Vice President Kashim Shettima claimed Aminu was "the last of the great titans, an iconic figure, who enormously contributed to the development of the nati...