Former Nigerian health minister Haliru Alhaasan is dead

A former Minister of Health, Dr Haliru Alhassan has reportedly died, a family source disclosed to Daily Sun in Sokoto on Sunday.

The cause and time of his death are yet to be disclosed as at the time of filing this report.

Late Alhassan, prince of Sokoto Caliphate, was appointed minister during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.