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State House Official dies in Kano

A senior staff of the State House, Mr. Peter Onwubuariri, has passed away in Kano after a protracted illness. Onwubuariri, who served as Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Presidency, died on Monday at the age of 48. His wife, Mrs. Catherine Ezinna Onwubuariri, confirmed his death. The late journalist had […]

Senior staff Mr. Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director at the Presidency, has died in Kano at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness. His wife confirmed his death, stating that he had been receiving treatment at Kano Cancer Centre for about a month. Onwubuariri's remains were released from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for burial in Owerri, Imo State.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf paid tribute to Onwubuariri, describing him as "a thoroughbred professional who contributed immensely to presidential reputation management over the years." The body was formally handed over to Oche Echeija Egwa, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, on behalf of Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

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