RENOWNED 20TH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHER JÜRGEN HABERMAS DIES AT 96.(PHOTO).

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 Renowned 20th-century philosopher Jürgen Habermas dies at 96 Jürgen Habermas, the German philosopher widely recognized for his contributions to modern political thought and democratic theory, died Saturday in Starnberg, Germany, at the age of 96. His passing was confirmed in a statement by his Berlin-based publisher, Suhrkamp Verlag, which noted that Habermas’s work, translated into more than 40 languages, had left a lasting impact on global intellectual discourse. Jonathan Landgrebe, head of the publishing house, described him as “a significant philosopher, ever-present advisor, and dear friend.” For more than six decades, Habermas helped shape postwar and post-reunification German political life. He is best known for conceptualizing the “public sphere,” a domain for discussion free from state influence, which he argued is essential for a functioning democracy. Rising to prominence with the Frankfurt School in the mid-20th century, Habermas offered rigorous critiques of capitalis...

PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS ICONIC ARTISTE, ONYEKA ONWENU. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS ICONIC ARTISTE, ONYEKA ONWENU



President Bola Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the family of the late Ms. Onyeka Onwenu.


Ms. Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician.


President Tinubu mourns the passing of the Queen of Songs, whose edifying and mellifluous rendition, 'One Love', in the 1990s evoked a fervour of fellowship and harmony.


The President recalls the many artistic interventions of the late musical icon in promoting public good, noting her classic collaboration with King Sunny Ade on 'Wait for Me', a melodic campaign on family planning in the 1980s.


President Tinubu celebrates the life of the versatile and extremely gifted artiste who applied herself to the whole gamut of artistic enterprise and expression, bringing joy and laughter to many. 


The President condoles with the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the numerous fans of the departed star over this immeasurable loss.


President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased artiste and that she finds a place yonder where the music never fades and where there is 'Dancing in the Sun'.


The President states that Ms. Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces.


Chief Ajuri Ngelale


Special Adviser to the President


(Media & Publicity)


July 31, 2024

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