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- The six-day wedding in Abuja for the children of junior defense minister Bello Matawalle drew political attention amid security crises.
- The guest list included President Bola Tinubu and Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote.
- Critics called the event tone deaf as violence rose elsewhere, with nine teenagers abducted and 150 killed in Kwara.
- Analysts say Tinubu attended to strengthen ties with northern elites before the upcoming election, while security remains promised.
