The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condoled with the Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Hotpen Newspaper and Mahangar Arewa Magazine, Kano, Mallam Aliyu Dangida, over the death of his wife, Hajia Maryam Abdullahi Gote.

Hajia Maryam died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Arewa Surgery, Kano, following complications related to a heart condition.

In a condolence message, the Sultan described Dangida as an effective member of his Media Team representing the North-West, and expressed sadness over the loss of his wife, whom he said had been a source of strength and support to him.

He noted that her counsel and support had contributed to her husband’s work in the media and public discourse, making her death particularly painful.