Your email address will not be published. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Remains Of Balewa Buried In Bauchi. Tafawa Balewa is a local government area in the Southern part of Bauchi State in northern Nigeria.Its headquarters is in the town of Tafawa Balewa. Aged 85, she left behind eight children and many grandchildren. Independent Newspapers Nigeria. Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Burial Of Jummai Abubakar, Tafawa Balewa’s Wife (Photos) (34714 Views) Jummai Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Is Dead / Hadiza Jummai Ali Is Dead! "Tafawa Balewa village takes its name from two corrupted Fulani words: "Tafari" (rock) and Baleri (black).". Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Independent Newspapers Limited, registered on July 17, 2001 (RC No: 419927), commenced publication on October 1, 2001. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, have been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, widow to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State, yesterday. The funeral prayer conducted by the Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque, Bala Baban Inna at the Emir’s palace, Bauchi also had in attendance, Speaker, State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abubakar Y. Sulaiman, Emirs of Bauchi, Katagum, Misau, Ninigi and Dass as well as other top government officials. 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The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi is named in his honour. Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was today buried aat the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Daoud Tafawa Balewa, 50, of Dalton, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. She […] The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central … The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria's first prime minister, late Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been laid to rest. Hajiya Jummai who died in a Lagos hospital yesterday October 27th, was buried at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State today October 28th. 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Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1922 and was killed on January 15, 1966. Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was today buried aat the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The first Prime Minister was from Bauchi State. The funeral prayers, presided by the Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque, Mallam Bala Baba-Inna, took place at exactly 2.15 p.m at the Palace of the The governor prayed that Allah will forgive her shortcomings, bless what she left behind,  grant her Aljanna Firdausi and give her family, the people of Bauchi  State and the entire nation the fortitude to bear the loss. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, the wife of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. NILAYO Sports Management Limited has announced Ijebu International Half Marathon, a Half Marathon holding in Ijebu Ode.... © 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera. 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The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. WITHIN NIGERIA reports that Jummai passed away on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019, in a Lagos hospital, at the age of 85, after a protracted illness. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Balewa was buried in Bauchi. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, were buried on Monday at the … 47. Jummai Tafawa Balewa, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s first and only prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried today in her home town in Bauchi following her death Sunday. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Tafawa Balewa’s wife buried in Adamawa. Remains Of Balewa Buried In Bauchi. A devout Muslim, Babankowa will be buried in his village, Ringim, in Jigawa State today. It will be recalled that the deceased died on Sunday, 27th October 2019 in a Lagos hospital at the age of 85 years after a protracted illness and left behind eight children and many grandchildren. DON'T BE A VICTIM! The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, widow to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State, yesterday. His body now lies inside a tomb declared a national monument. Ibrahim Ahmed Babankowa, the cop who discovered the corpses of Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, and others in a forest near Sango Otta, is dead. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Today, his portrait adorns the 5 Naira Note. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in … The major ethnic groups are the Sayawa and Hausa/Fulani. WITHIN NIGERIA reports that Jummai passed away on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019, in a Lagos hospital, at the age of 85, after a protracted illness. News of his assassination spurred violent riots throughout Northern Nigeria and ultimately led to the bloody counter-coup of July 1966. Governor Bala Mohammed on behalf of the government and people of Bauchi State commiserated with the families of the late Prime Minister and described her death as a great loss not only to her immediate family members but to the people of the state and Nigeria in general. Burial Of Jummai Abubakar, Tafawa Balewa’s Wife (Photos) - Politics (2) - Nairaland. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State.. DAILY POST reports that Jummai passed away on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019, in a Lagos hospital, at the age of 85, after a protracted illness. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, widow to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State, yesterday.. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, have been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The area has been known for sectarian and ethnic violence over the years. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and other dignitaries in attendance. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, have been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s only Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa, was buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. She […] Jummai Tafawa Balewa, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s first and only prime minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was buried today in her home town in Bauchi following her death Sunday. Remains Of Balewa Buried In Bauchi. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Nsikak Nseyen. Required fields are marked *. BENCO NEWS reports that Jummai passed away on Sunday Oct. 27, 2019, in a Lagos hospital, at the age of 85, after a protracted illness. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. All Rights Reserved. His image appears on the 5 Naira note.The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in … He was a "cool figure" who preoccupied himself with integration of Nigeria's over 250 ethnic groups as before and during his tenure. Jummai passed away at a Lagos hospital on Sunday after a protracted illness. A school teacher, politician. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Balewa's Shaihu Umar The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Shortly after the funeral prayers, special prayers for the deceased was conducted and led by the Chief Imam of Bauchi, Imam Bala Baban Innah. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central … While leading other dignitaries on condolence, Senator Bala Mohammed used the medium to recall the active participation and contributions of the late Prime Minister to the Nigeria project in addition to his tremendous contributions and sacrifices made to keep Nigeria as one indivisible and united country. The famous race course square in Lagos was renamed “Tafawa Balewa Square” in his memory. © 2001 - 2021. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, have been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed was among many other people who attended the funeral prayers of the late Hajiya Aishatu popularity known as Jummai Balewa, the last wife of the late former Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The remains of Hajiya Jummai Abubakar, wife to Nigeria’s first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, has been buried on Monday at the Bauchi Central Cemetery in Bauchi State. Mrs Balewa, 85, died at a Lagos hospital. A celebration of life service will be held in Bronx, NY at a later date. Share. Click Here>>>>>>Anti-kidnap and anti-theft device for tracking and listening<<<<<<, Your email address will not be published. The funeral prayers, presided by the Chief Imam of Bauchi Central Mosque, Mallam Bala Baba-Inna, took place at exactly 2.15 p.m at the Palace of the Emir of Bauchi with Gov. Others who also attended the funeral rite were the Emirs of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman; Dass, Alhaji Bilyamunu Othman; Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya; Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman; Katagum, Alhaji Umar Farouk, and and representative of that Jama’are, Yerima Jama’are. Directs Schools To Resume On January 24, AFRD 2021: Buhari, Osinbajo, Others Honour Fallen Heroes, How Telecoms Contributed N2.272trn To GDP Last Year – NCC, Zidane Urges Fans To Be Patient With Eden Hazard. Tafawa Balewa didn’t get his wish to be buried at home –Yakubu, son of ex-Prime Minister Published February 8, 2020 February 8, 2020 Kindly Share This Story ... Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Friday, January 1 2021 Breaking News. The governor had earlier announced, “with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah, the death of the wife of the late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.”. The tomb includes a library and a mosque. 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