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Using Tukur
- In the example corpus, tukur often appears in combinations such as: tukur buratai, general tukur, gen tukur.
Context around Tukur
- Average sentence length in these examples: 31.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 9 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Tukur
- In this selection, "tukur" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 31.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, general, gen, staff, buratai, gusau and got stand out and add context to how "tukur" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and alhaji tukur aliyu and and and mohammed tukur to vacate. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "tukur" sits close to words such as abington, acura and adt, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with tukur
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
This and many more has General Tukur Yusufu Buratai shown to Nigerians, and the world at large. (17 words)
Tukur further said, "On behalf of the Commandant and staff of the Academy, I sincerely congratulate you on your well-deserved promotion. (22 words)
He gave the admonition while swearing in the state’s Acting Grand Khadi, Khadi Sadiq Umar-Muktar who succeeded retiring Khadi Tukur Sani-Argungu. (24 words)
However, in a notice on Thursday signed by Group Captain Chris Erondu on behalf of the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, it was stated that the handover ceremony would be held at the Defence Headquarters conference room at 10 am. (43 words)
Awwal Tukur, the son of a former chairman of the PDP, Bamanga Tukur, got 24 votes, a former Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education, Commission, UBEC, Ahmed Modibbo, had 30 votes while retired General Aliyu Kama got 3 votes. (41 words)
However, in a statement on Thursday, the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, said the Defence Chiefs in the region were still meeting in Abuja and would submit their plans to the Head of Governments and States for approval. (41 words)
Example sentences (20)
Awwal Tukur, the son of a former chairman of the PDP, Bamanga Tukur, got 24 votes, a former Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education, Commission, UBEC, Ahmed Modibbo, had 30 votes while retired General Aliyu Kama got 3 votes.
He gave the admonition while swearing in the state’s Acting Grand Khadi, Khadi Sadiq Umar-Muktar who succeeded retiring Khadi Tukur Sani-Argungu.
However, in a statement on Thursday, the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, said the Defence Chiefs in the region were still meeting in Abuja and would submit their plans to the Head of Governments and States for approval.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request of the alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, to have access to his personal physician over alleged deteriorating health condition.
The plaintiff who claimed to have been aggrieved with the appointments also sought another order to compel Mueeba Dankaka and Mohammed Tukur to vacate their offices without any delay.
This and many more has General Tukur Yusufu Buratai shown to Nigerians, and the world at large.
Tukur Buratai (rtd) has said Nigeria currently ranks fifth globally in countries affected by organised crime behind Democratic Republic of Congo Colombia, Myanmar, and Mexico.
Tukur expressed concern at the situation and warned that “if it is not controlled you know what will happen because this is a developing economy.
Tukur further said, "On behalf of the Commandant and staff of the Academy, I sincerely congratulate you on your well-deserved promotion.
Gabkwet, in a statement, said the camps destroyed belong to terrorist kingpins, Abdullahi Nasanda in Zurmi, Malam Tukur in Gusau, and another in MaradunLocal Government Areas of Zamfara.
However, in a notice on Thursday signed by Group Captain Chris Erondu on behalf of the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur Gusau, it was stated that the handover ceremony would be held at the Defence Headquarters conference room at 10 am.
Muhammad Tukur Sarki is one of the community leaders shuttling between the affected family members and the police to secure the release of the detained members of the community.
Those deposed are Allhaji Lawal Yakubu and Mai Arewan Yeldu in Arewa Local Government Area; Malam Ahmed Sani and Sarkin Gabas Geza in Dandi Local Government Area, and Alhaji Tukur Aliyu and Jagwadejin Bakuwe, in Suru Local Government Area.
Consequently, the Senate in a three-point resolution urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, to re-establish a military command base in Garkida and also all major settlements bordering the Sambisa forrest.
Onoja said the coalition acknowledges the role of the chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, and his resolve for the Nigerian army to bring the last of the terrorists in the country to book.
President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday he was “devastated’’ by the passing of his classmate, Dr Tukur Abdullahi, a Kaduna-based medical doctor, who died at the National Hospital, Abuja.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, also drew the ire of some sections of Nigerians when he stated that the end of the insurgency war depended on Nigerians.
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said Boko Haram leaders and recruiters live in communities, mix with the locals, use propaganda and hardcore ideology, saying these have made the insurgency last for many years.
The chief of army staff, Tukur Yusuf Buratai has stated that insurgency has been defeated across the country, but the country is still under attack from terrorists.
This is where I salute the leadership strides of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for the entrenchment of a high level of discipline and professionalism in the Nigerian Army.
Common combinations with tukur
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: