By Paul Joseph
Dotun Oladipo, publisher of Eagle Online and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited, has died at the age of 56.
Oladipo’s death was announced by Eagle Online on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after he reportedly took ill suddenly at his office the previous day.
The publication described his death as a shock to his colleagues, friends and associates, noting that he had been in his usual state of health earlier in the day.
His death was also confirmed by the President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, Danlami Nmodu, who announced the development on the guild’s WhatsApp platform.
Oladipo had served as president of the guild and was described by colleagues as a veteran journalist who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s media industry.
The General Secretary of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nkanu Egbe, also announced his death, describing it as a devastating loss to the organisation and Nigerian journalism.
“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,” Egbe said.
Meanwhile, African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore described Oladipo as a “complete gentleman, accomplished digital journalist and remarkable human being.”
Sowore expressed condolences to Oladipo’s family, friends and colleagues, as well as the wider community of digital journalists in Nigeria.
Oladipo had a distinguished journalism career spanning nearly three decades. He served as Politics Editor at PUNCH Newspapers and was also a member of the newspaper’s editorial board.
After leaving PUNCH, he worked with Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass and The Sun before establishing Eagle Online.
Oladipo obtained a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, in 1992.
His death has since sparked tributes from professional colleagues and associates, who have continued to describe him as a thorough professional and humble media practitioner.
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