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Literary icon Damian Opata laid to rest

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Published 18 Oct 2026, 6:32 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Late Mr Opata, who retired from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) after many years of meritorious academic service, was engaged in community, state and national service before his demise. The post Literary icon Damian Opata laid to rest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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