Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies at 56

The Nigerian journalism community is mourning the sudden death of Dotun Oladipo, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited, parent company of Eagle Online. Oladipo passed away at the age of 56.

His death was announced early Wednesday on the Eagle Online website, which reported that Oladipo was in his usual state of health before suddenly falling ill at his office. Colleagues, friends, and associates described his passing as a "shock." According to The Cable, Oladipo drove himself to an unnamed hospital hours before his death.

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It has just been confirmed that Emeritus President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, died today. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

His passing was confirmed by Danlami Nmodu, President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, who announced the veteran journalist's death on the guild's WhatsApp platform. Oladipo, a former president of the guild, was remembered for his dedication. Nkanu Egbe, General Secretary of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society, also announced the death with "profound sorrow," highlighting Oladipo's leadership and distinguished journalism career spanning nearly three decades. Egbe stated that his passing is a "devastating loss not only to IMPCMS but to Nigerian journalism as a whole."

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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. 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.

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, paid tribute to Oladipo on Facebook, calling him a "complete gentleman, accomplished digital journalist and remarkable human being." Sowore extended heartfelt condolences to Oladipo's family, friends, colleagues, and the entire community of digital journalists in Nigeria.

Oladipo had a distinguished career, previously serving as the politics editor at PUNCH Newspapers. He also worked with Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass, and The Sun before founding Eagle Online. He held a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, obtained in 1992. Funeral arrangements and other details will be communicated later.

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Dotun Oladipo has passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire community of digital journalists in Nigeria. May Dotun Oladipo rest in power!