President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, a presidential media aide and veteran journalist who reportedly served three administrations. According to Punch, Tinubu described Onwubuariri as dedicated to his role. The President's condolence message highlighted the late aide's contributions to journalism and public service during his career.

The State House has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its senior information officers, Peter Onwubuariri, who died in Kano, according to Naija News. Onwubuariri served as a media aide in the presidency. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not disclosed in the report, which described the mood at the State House as sombre following the loss of the senior official.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Onwubuariri, an assistant director of media at the presidential villa. According to PM News, the president extended his heartfelt condolences to the deceased's wife, Catherine, his three children, his extended family, colleagues and friends. Further details about the circumstances of the death were not provided in the report.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Peter Onwubuariri, an Assistant Media Director at the State House, following a prolonged illness. According to a report by ThisDay Live, the President described his passing as a painful loss to the Presidency, the media community, and the nation. The story was reported by Deji Elumoye from Abuja.

An opinion piece published by Ripples Nigeria reflects on the recurring deaths of Nigerian journalists and the cycle of mourning that follows, including tributes, condolence messages from media associations and politicians, and funerals. The author argues that beyond the public grief, little attention is paid to the families journalists leave behind, framing each death as 'one too many' and questioning the support available to those affected.

Tribune Online published a tribute mourning the death of Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online, who died on August 25, 2026. The author describes being shocked upon learning of his passing the following night, calling it a heavy loss for the Nigerian media industry. The piece reflects on their personal interactions and Oladipo's contributions to journalism in Nigeria.