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Hajiya Dada, mother of late President Yar’adua, dies at 102

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The mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, popularly known as Hajiya Dada, is dead.

Hajiya Dada died on Monday after a protracted illness. She was aged 102.

One of her sons, Suleiman Musa-Yar’adua, announced her demise on Monday in Katsina.

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Hajiya Dada left behind many children, grand and great grandchildren.

Among her sons is the serving Senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa-Yar’adua.

Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday by 1:30 p.m .

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