Nigerian President Mallam Ummaru Yar'adua is ALIVE!
Ever since the president left for a medical checkup in Saudi Arabia, the rumour of his death was born, this is the fourth time the president is rumoured to be dead, the first time was when he was a Gov in my state of Katsina, the second time was when he was campaigning, the third time was last year and this is the fourth time.
Mallam Ummaru is Alive as reported by the Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Abdullahi Garba Aminchi, he was Ummaru's Deputy in Katsina. He said that Umaru is recovering, he needed a rest and he even asked him to bring Tuwo and miyan kuka to him and Koko da kosai (a traditional Hausa food).
The news of his death was all over Nigerian media, Facebook profile of some Nigerians, Rumour travels faster, especially with Internet now playing a role. Internet is a wild fire. once anything is posted, you will see it within a blink of an eye.While some Nigerians were spreading the rumour of the President's death, others were calling for Prayers, May Allah grant him a quick recovery, and may he give him the strength to discharge his duties.
Those who spread rumour, Please confirm the news before you break it. Until then, I will wish all my Muslim Brothers and Sisters Barka Da Sallah.
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