National
Buhari breaks silence on the death of Onyeama
Adeleye Kunle
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Dillibe Onyeama, the first black person to graduate from Eton College in London, who died recently at the age of 71.
Buhari joins them, the Nigerian literary community, as well as the government and people of Enugu State, in mourning Onyeama’s legacy of courage, which he expressed powerfully in his published memoirs and novels, including Nigger at Eton, which reflects the ills of racial injustice in society.
This was revealed in a statement by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
The President recognizes the journalist and creative writer’s lifelong commitment to inspiring a new generation of writers eager to shine a positive light on the rich cultures and heritage of people of African descent, as well as the many invaluable contributions they make around the world.
-
Politics3 days ago$35M Atlantic Refinery Project: Sunny Goli Commend Tinubu, EFCC over Diligent Prosecution
-
Politics3 days agoAlleged N101.4 Billion Fraud: Court Orders Service of Hearing Notice on Yahaya Bello
-
Politics3 days agoConfusion As Court Adjourns Appeals On Rivers State Political Crisis, Orders PDP To Clarify Legal Representation
-
Politics3 days agoEdo State Govt Bans Activities Of Drivers On Wheels And Road Transport Employees Association Of Nigeria (RTEAN).
-
News3 days agoKAI demolishes 138 Shanties, dislodges 169 illegal residents in Lagos
-
Niger Delta6 days agoPAP Has Been Beneficial But Budget Increment Is Long Overdue—Ex- Agitator
-
Politics6 days agoAppeal Court President Sets Up Special Panel to Address Rivers State Political Crisis
-
News3 days agoPolice Cracks Down Criminal Syndicates, Apprehend 82 suspects in Kano