President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation
.Oladipo, who died at the age of 56, was a former Political Editor of The Punch newspaper and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s journalism community. He later founded The Eagle Online, where he continued his career in journalism and contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s digital media landscape.
In a condolence message, President Tinubu commended Oladipo’s years of dedicated service to journalism, particularly his work in political reporting and his commitment to providing Nigerians with credible and timely information through traditional and digital media platforms.
The President said Oladipo’s professional career underscored the vital role of journalists in strengthening democracy by informing citizens, holding public officials accountable and providing platforms for robust public discourse.
Tinubu also recalled Oladipo’s passion for journalism and his contribution to the development of digital journalism through The Eagle Online, which he established following his years of service at The Punch
“Dotun Oladipo’s death at the age of 56 is a painful loss to the Nigerian media community and to our nation. He was a committed journalist who devoted significant years of his life to informing the public and contributing to the development of our democracy.
“His contributions to political journalism and the digital media space will not be forgotten.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues in GOCOP and friends. I pray that Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the President said.
Oladipo’s death is expected to be widely mourned across Nigeria’s media industry, where he was known for his extensive experience in political journalism and his role in advancing online news publishing.
His career spanned traditional newspaper journalism and the rapidly evolving digital media sector, reflecting the broader transformation of Nigeria’s news industry.
The President urged the bereaved family, colleagues and friends to find strength in Oladipo’s contributions to journalism and public discourse, as tributes continue to emerge following his death.
