Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Laid to Rest | Nigeria News

Nigerian political heavyweight Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, former PDP National Chairman and Governor of Gongola State, has died at 90 in Abuja, with his burial set for Sunday, September 13th, in Yola. A towering figure in Nigerian politics who also served as Minister of Industries, Tukur leaves behind a legacy and a large family, including his son Awwal, Secretary to Adamawa State Government. President Tinubu mourns his loss as a national tragedy, while Adamawa State Governor has declared three days of mourning. Funeral prayers will be held at 10 AM at Lamido’s Palace, followed by interment in Yola. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/087671dd9be579c8