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Tinubu offers condolences to Tiani after father's death

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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered his condolences to Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger's military leader, after the death of his father Elhadji Tiani Hassane at the age of 110. Tinubu expressed Nigeria's solidarity with the leader and the Nigerien people, according to P.M. News.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu offered his condolences to General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger's military president, after the death of his father, Elhadji Tiani Hassane, at the age of 110. The deceased died on Thursday 5 November, according to P.M. News.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the Nigerian government and people stood with Niger during the mourning period. The Nigerian president also praised the long life and legacy of faith, honour and integrity attributed to his Nigerien counterpart's father, according to P.M. News.

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