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FCT journalists mourns Dotun Oladipo

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT chapter, has mourned the sudden death of veteran journalist and Publisher of the Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing at 56 as a major loss to the Nigerian media industry. In a statement signed by the chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, the FCT-NUT said it received the […]

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of renowned journalist and Publisher of the Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo. Describing his death at the age of 56 as a significant loss to the Nigerian media industry, the NUJ FCT Council received the news with shock and sadness.

In a statement, the Council highlighted Oladipo's commitment to journalism, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his esteemed reputation as a colleague. They noted that Oladipo made substantial contributions to journalism, particularly in the digital media sphere, and lamented the void his passing has left in the Nigerian media landscape.

The NUJ FCT Council offered condolences to Oladipo's family, wife, and colleagues at The Eagle Online, as well as to the broader Nigerian media community.

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