Dotun Oladipo, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited, publishers of Eagle Online, is de.ad
He d!ed at the age of 56.
Eagle Online announced his de.ath today.
According to the publication, Oladipo was in his “usual state of health earlier in the day before suddenly taking ill at his office.”
The report described his de.ath as a “shock” to his colleagues, friends and associates.
President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Danlami Nmodu, also announced the development on the guild’s WhatsApp platform.
Oladipo had previously served as president of the guild.
Nmodu wrote: “It has just been confirmed that Emeritus President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, d!ed today.
“May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”
The General Secretary of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nkanu Egbe, also confirmed the de.ath in a statement released on Wednesday.
Egbe said Oladipo d!ed in Lagos on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He wrote, “It is with profound sorrow that I announce the sudden de.ath 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.”
He added that details concerning his burial and other arrangements would be announced later.
“The Executive Committee will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements, condolence visits and interim leadership matters as they become available.
“Members are urged to keep his family and our cooperative in their prayers during this difficult time,” he stated.
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