Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies at 56

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Premium Eagle Media Limited, Dotun Oladipo, has been reported dead at the age of 56.

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Premium Eagle Media Limited is the parent company of Eagle Online.

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Oladipo’s death was announced on the Eagle Online website early Wednesday.

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The publication noted that Oladipo was in his “usual state of health earlier in the day before suddenly taking ill at his office.”

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It described his death as a “shock” to colleagues, friends and associates.

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His death was also confirmed by the President, Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Danlami Nmodu, who announced the veteran journalist’s death on the guild’s WhatsApp platform on Tuesday.

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He was president of the guild at a point.

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“It has just been confirmed that Emeritus President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, died today.

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“May his soul rest in peace. Amen,” the message read.

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Also, the General Secretary, Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nkanu Egbe, announced on Wednesday.

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Egbe wrote, “It is with profound sorrow that I announce the sudden death of our President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Lagos, at the age of 56.

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“Mr Oladipo led our cooperative with dedication, alongside a distinguished journalism career spanning nearly three decades. His passing is a devastating loss not only to IMPCMS but to Nigerian journalism as a whole.”

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He said funeral arrangements and other important matters would be communicated at a later time.

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“The Executive Committee will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements, condolence visits and interim leadership matters as they become available.

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“Members are urged to keep his family and our cooperative in their prayers during this difficult time,” he stated.

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The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, described the deceased as a “complete gentleman, accomplished digital journalist and remarkable human being.”

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He wrote, “Dotun Oladipo has passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire community of digital journalists in Nigeria.

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“May Dotun Oladipo rest in power!”

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Oladipo served as the politics editor at PUNCH Newspapers during his illustrious journalism career.
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After leaving PUNCH Newspapers, he worked with Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass, and The Sun before founding Eagle Online.

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He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, in 1992.

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His professional colleagues have taken to social media platforms to mourn the man they described as a thorough professional and humble.

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