Nigerian Writers, Others Mourn Passing of Poet-Journalist, Evelyn Osagie

Nigerian Writers, Others Mourn Passing of Poet-Journalist, Evelyn Osagie

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned journalist, poet and cultural advocate, Evelyn Osagie. She died after a brief illness in Lagos on Sunday August 17.

ACWAN Mourns Celebrated Poet, Journalist Evelyn Osagie

The Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Evelyn Osagie, a celebrated poet, journalist, and cultural advocate. Osagie died in Lagos on Sunday after a brief illness. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ACWAN described her as “a cherished voice and inspiring figure, a truly exceptional... The post ACWAN Mourns Celebrated Poet, Journalist Evelyn Osagie appeared first on New Telegraph.

Lagos Mourns Evelyn Osagie

Advertisements The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the management and staff of Vintage Press Ltd., publishers of “The Nation” on the passage of a member of its staff, Evelyn Osagie. Osagie, a reporter , poet and cultural advocate, died in Lagos on Sunday after a brief illness. She was an Associate Editor.  In a statement issued on Monday, Gbenga Omotoso, Honourable Commissioner (Information & Strategy) said”Beyond reportage, the Lag…

Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with The Nation Over Death of Evelyn Osagie

Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with The Nation Over Death of Evelyn Osagie Evelyn Osagie was an Associate Editor, poet, and cultural advocate In 2015, Osagie won the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) Beatrice Bassey Prize for Female Reporter The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the management and staff of Vintage Press Limited, publishers of The Nation […] The post Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with The Nation Over Death of Evelyn Osagie appeared fi…

IPC Mourns the Passing of Renowned Journalist, Evelyn Osagie

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria, has mourned the untimely passing of Evelyn Osagie who until her demise was a Senior Correspondent with The Nation Newspaper.  This is just as the IPC in a statement by its Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan extended their heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. The IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement said, “the deat…