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Atiku Abubakar Mourns the Passing of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua
Atiku Abubakar has issued a moving tribute following the death of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the esteemed mother of his late mentor, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua.
In his statement, Atiku Abubakar expressed profound sadness and shared his personal connection to the late matriarch. Atiku described Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua as a remarkable woman who had a significant impact on his life.
In the absence of his own mother, Atiku adopted Hajia Dada as a mother figure. He fondly remembered her home as a refuge where she extended love and hospitality to everyone who sought it.
Her kindness and welcoming spirit were hallmarks of her life, and she was revered as a mother of many. In his message, Atiku Abubakar conveyed his deepest condolences to the Yar’Adua family, acknowledging their immense loss.
He also expressed sympathy to the friends and associates of the Yar’Adua family, recognizing the widespread impact of Hajia Dada’s passing.
Furthermore, Atiku extended his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, underscoring the broader community’s shared grief.
Atiku concluded his tribute with prayers for Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, asking for her sins to be forgiven and for her to be granted Aljannah Firdausi, the highest place in paradise.
His heartfelt message reflects both his personal loss and the collective mourning of those who knew and loved Hajia Dada.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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