
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.
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