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Dan Agbese: A boss and a friend

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

By Dotun Oladipo There are two things I avoid when people I adore die: I don’t write tributes and I avoid their burial. Twice in the last few years I have broken the second one: Attended their burials. The first was for my father-in-law, Alhaji Suleiman Yusuf, who is better known as Salam

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NMF: With Dan Agbese’s death, journalism loses A voice of style, satire and elegance

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2025

The Northern Media Forum (NMF) has mourned the passing of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch, Mr. Dan Agbese, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigerian journalism and the finest traditions of style, satire and elegance. In a statement issued by its Assistant Secretary, Zainab Suleiman Okino, the Forum said news of Agbese’s […]

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Wordsmith, My Mentor, Dan Agbese Goes Home

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2025

By Yusuf Ozi-Usman “Koko. Like a knock on the head.” Writing on communal clash in a village called Koko in Kebbi State…. “The Muckrakers. They are all over the place.” Writing on the politicians rising up in the second Republic in Nigeria. “Abuja is an unlucky city. Shortly after it was chosen as the nation’s […]

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Agbese’s passing: A huge loss to Nigeria’s journalism fraternity- Akpabio

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

…Consoles Family, NUJ, NGE The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has described the passing of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Chief Dan Agbese, as “a monumental loss to Nigeria’s journalism family and to all who value truth, integrity, and courageous storytelling.” In a heartfelt condolence

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Veteran Journalist, Chief Dan Agbese, dies at 81

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2025

The Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan in Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, has announced the passing of renowned journalist, author, and media icon, Chief Dan Agbese. He died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Chief Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila, was celebrated for his immense contributions […]