BREAKING: Ex Nigerian First Lady Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Faith Ukanwa
Aug 12, 2021
A former Nigerian first lady and the wife of Former President Shehu Shagari, Mrs Hadiza, has died of corona virus (COVID-19) complications.
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According to a statement signed by Sarkin Mafaran Shagari, Muhamma Bala Shagari (rtd), Mrs. Shagari died in the early hours of Thursday, August 12, 2021, at about 3:00am, after battling of COVID-19 .
She died at the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre in Abuja.
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The 80 year old Hadiza will be buried according to Islamic rites at the National Mosque, Abuja.
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"Hajiya Hadiza Shehu Shagari was 80 years old. Her Jana'iza (Funeral Prayer) will take place today, at 4:00pm, immediately after Asr prayer, at the National Mosque, Abuja.ÔÇØ
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— Faith Ukanwa