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Family announces funeral arrangements for former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2026

The family of The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo, has announced September 10 and 11, 2026 as the dates for the funeral programmes of the journalist and media entrepreneur. Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 56. According to the family, a service of songs will hold at

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Tinubu Mourns Dotun Oladipo, Says Death Painful Loss to Nigerian Media

Daily Dispatch August 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation. Oladipo, 56, was a former Political Editor of The Punch newspaper and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s digital […]

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Veteran Journalist Dotun Oladipo Dies at 56 After Sudden Health Emergency

Daily Dispatch August 26, 2026

The Nigerian journalism community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo. Oladipo, 56, who was also an emeritus President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), reportedly died on Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026, after suffering a sudden health emergency.According to

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Tinubu urges Editors to defend truth, promote national unity

Daily Dispatch November 12, 2025

President Commends Nigerian Guild of Editors for Upholding Democratic Values President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday called on Nigerian editors to uphold the highest standards of journalism and use their platforms to strengthen democracy and national cohesion. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) held at the State House, Abuja, President