The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to resign from office over the controversial death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila. The group insisted that he cannot remain in public office while facing calls for a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death.

The confirmation follows Saharareporters' exclusive report stating that the circumstances surrounding Habila's death were shrouded in secrecy.

The father of Mary Habila, the 26-year-old woman who died at the residence of Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding…