Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- Finally, Peter, my colleague, friend and brother, made the headlines. But he wasn't around to see it. After 23 years of writing, Peter, 48, got a chance to be seen up-close. Unfortunately, it was the last opportunity. Peter left the world only 24 hours before.

For 12 years, Peter Chukwuemeka Onwubuariri, Assistant Director, Information/Public Relations, poured his heart into drafting pressers, speeches and analysis at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He avoided the spotlight, always comfortable in the background doing his work.

On September 7, 2026, Peter Onwubuariri passed away in a hospital in Kano after a period of illness. Then came national attention at a sad moment for the family, friends and members of the Pres...