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Tinubu, Akpabio, Sanwo-Olu, NGE Mourn Eagle Online Publisher, Dotun Oladipo

Deji Elumoye and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of former Political Editor of Punch Newspaper and Publisher of The Eagle

President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have all expressed their deep sorrow over the unexpected death of Dotun Oladipo, the former Political Editor of Punch Newspaper and Publisher of The Eagle Online. Tinubu described the loss as painful, acknowledging Oladipo's significant contributions to journalism and the Nigerian media industry.

Akpabio mourned Oladipo's passing as a profound loss, praising his courage, principles, and dedication to truth and responsible journalism. Sanwo-Olu called the death shocking, painful, and heart-breaking, highlighting Oladipo's impact on Nigeria's media landscape and his role as a cerebral and prolific writer. All three leaders wished Oladipo's family strength and commended the journalist's exemplary life, emphasizing that his legacy will continue to influence Nigeria's media and democratic development.

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