
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.
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