JUST IN: Babangida Mourns as He Loses 1 Key Important Person in His Life
- A former spokesperson to General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (retired) has died at the age of 83 years old
- Members of Duro Onabule's old school said the veteran journalist reportedly died on Tuesday, August 16
- The late chief press secretary to Babangida has also been described as a person who is passionate about his alma mater and his country
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Chief Duro Onabule, a former chief press secretary to the ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida is dead.
The Nation reports that the veteran journalist died on Tuesday, August 16, at the age of 83.
While details surrounding his death are still sketchy, the incident was said to have been announced on the platform of the Old Grammarians’ Society (OGS) of the CMS Grammar School, Lagos.
Source: UGC
His colleagues said that the late former CPS to Babangida attended OGS and was a dedicated member of the school's old boys' association until his death.
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A highly respected media practitioner, Onabule served as the editor of the National Concord newspapers between 1984 and 1985 before his appointment as CPS to Babangida.
Speaking on the passing of Onabule, the national publicity secretary of the OGS, Otunba ‘Dare Odufowokan, described him as a worthy Old Boy.
Odufowokan, further speaking about Onabule, said the late media practitioner was very passionate about society and his alma mater.
His words:
“He remains one of the great Grammarians we looked up to. He had an exemplary career in the media that inspired many Grammarians over the years and he was proud of his membership of the Society."
“61 years after, Nigeria still struggling”, IBB raised strong, crucial points about state of the nation
The present state of the nation headed by President Muhammadu Buhari is one that worries not only Nigerians but also past leaders of the country.
Some opined the APC-led administration is not doing anything so far to bring the desired change Nigerians hoped for; others believed things were already bad before the take over from former Present Goodluck Jonathan.
In a recent conversation, former Military Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, in a twist, noted that Nigeria is still struggling and is not yet a nation.
Outgoing Methodist Prelate issues warning to politicians who plan to aggravate Nigerians' suffering
With the 2023 election around the corner, Nigerian politicians had been cautioned against bringing more pain and suffering to citizens.
The call was made by the outgoing prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Samuel Kanu-Uche, in Benue state.
According to Kanu-Uche, no politician who will bring pain to Nigerians will win the 2023 presidential election.
Source: Legit.ng
