During the visit, Governor Radda offered prayers for the repose of Hajiya Umma’s soul and encouraged Mr El-Rufai to find comfort in family support and faith.
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The irony is unmistakable. Malami was the chief law officer who authorised and supervised the prosecution of Dasuki. He wielded the machinery of state prosecution against perceived opponents for eight years. Now he sits where they once sat — on the receiving end of the same system he helped to shape. Some call it the […]
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A statement by the Acting Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, on Saturday in Abuja stated that the recovery followed a routine verification at the National Vehicle Identification Scheme Desk Office on Tuesday.
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at his residence in Abuja.
Yilwatda visited to commiserate with El-Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that several prominent political figures have also visited El-Rufai to offer their condolences at his Abuja residence.
Among those who have paid visits are Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi; former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami; and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
Akin Malaolu, public affairs analyst, has urged Nigerians to regard the alleged secret meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor of Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule in Saudi Arabia as mere speculation.
Recall that speculation emerged of a political alliance between Atiku and Sule ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
However, Malaolu, who also serves as the president of the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum (YRLF), has called for caution in the interpretation and amplification of the alleged secret meeting.
“Allegations involving political alliances and financial commitments are serious matters. In such cases, one would expect corroborative elements, documents, travel confirmations, or multiple independent sources. At the moment, those elements appear to be missing.
“As the political cycle begins to gather momentum, it is not uncommon for speculative narratives to emerge. The responsibility lies with both the media and the public to distinguish between confirmed facts and claims that are yet to be substantiated.”
2027: ‘It’s speculation’ – Malaolu on Atiku, Gov Sule’s secret meeting in Saudi Arabia
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu, popularly known as Ja’oji, has resigned from his position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It was gathered that his resignation follows a directive issued by President Tinubu instructing all political appointees interested in contesting elective offices in 2027 to step down from their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive applies to ministers, special advisers, senior special assistants, and other political appointees serving in the current administration.
According to Daily Trust, in his resignation letter, Ja’oji expressed appreciation to the president for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a clear demonstration of the administration’s commitment to youth inclusion and leadership development.
He noted that his selection for key roles was driven by President Tinubu’s confidence in the capacity of young Nigerians and his vision to empower them to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Ja’oji also reaffirmed his loyalty to the president and pledged to continue supporting the administration’s goals, adding that he remains ready to serve the country in any capacity if called upon in the future.
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Saturday visited the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to offer his condolences over the death of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday after battling age-related health challenges, which had worsened in recent times. The family confirmed her death in a statement released the same day.
Since the announcement of her passing, several prominent political figures have paid condolence visits to El-Rufai at his Abuja residence.
Among them was former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who visited to sympathise with the former governor and his family.
El-Rufai, who was released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on compassionate grounds following his mother’s death, has also received visits from other notable leaders, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
In a post on his social media page, Senator Tambuwal disclosed details of his condolence visit.
“Today, my team and I paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Mallam @elrufai, to commiserate with him and his family over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai,” Tambuwal said.
“We expressed our deep sympathy and shared in their grief at this difficult time. The loss of a mother is profoundly personal and irreplaceable, and we stand in solidarity with the family in mourning her passing.
“We prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, forgives her shortcomings, grants her Aljannatul Firdaus, and blesses the family with the strength and patience to bear this great loss.
“May her life and legacy continue to be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew her.”
Radda joins Atiku, Tambuwal others in condolence visit to El-Rufai over rnother’s death
