1st Female Editor From Northern Nigeria, Islamic Professor Among Those Who Died In Saudi Stampede

Two Nigerians have been confirmed to have died yesterday at the Saudi Hajj Stampede. The Nigerians are the first female editor from Northern Nigeria, Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, and one of Nigeria’s respected Islamic intellectuals, Prof. Tijani El-Miskin.

Hajiya Yusuf was a journalist by profession and a political scientist by training and became the first editor to come from the North, while El-Miskin, was a professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies. He was among the 11 candidates who last year vied for appointment as University of Maiduguri Vice Chancellor. El-Miskin was also the Chairman of Borno State Pilgrims Welfare Board.