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President Tinubu Mourns Passing of Yar’Adua Family Matriarch, Hajiya Dada
President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed his condolences to the Yar’Adua family following the death of Hajiya Dada, the mother of both the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua.
Hajiya Dada passed away on Monday, marking the end of an era for a family that has played a significant role in Nigeria’s political history.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the entire Yar’Adua family, particularly Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, as well as the people of Katsina State, who have lost a beloved figure.
The president acknowledged the profound impact Hajiya Dada had on those who knew her, praising her as a matriarch who lived a life defined by compassion and unwavering faith.
“The President mourns Hajiya Dada but celebrates her enduring legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and goodwill,” Ngelale stated, reflecting on the values that defined her life.
President Tinubu also expressed his prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul, recognising the important role she played in shaping the Yar’Adua family and her community.
The statement further highlighted that Hajiya Dada will always be remembered for the peace, comfort, and support she provided to those around her. Her legacy, built on acts of kindness and her nurturing spirit, will continue to live on in the hearts of many.
President Tinubu affirmed that her influence extended far beyond her immediate family, touching countless lives and leaving a lasting imprint on her community and the nation.
The passing of Hajiya Dada marks a significant loss, not only for the Yar’Adua family but also for Nigeria as a whole, as she was a key figure in one of the country’s most prominent political families.
Her contributions to the strength and unity of her family, as well as her impact on the wider community, will be cherished and remembered for years to come.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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