Nigeria, March 28 -- President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have commiserated with former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Umma El-Rufai, in a rare show of unity that cuts across recent political differences.

Hajiya Umma reportedly died on Friday after a brief illness, eliciting an outpouring of tributes from political leaders and associates across the country.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, President Tinubu expressed "profound condolences" to Mr El-Rufai, describing the deceased as a matriarch who raised children and grandchildren who have contributed significantly to Nigeria.

"Losing a mother is a pain unlike any other," the preside...