Dotun Oladipo: Why does sudden death take the good and spare the wicked?, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Why does sudden death sometimes appear to pick the good ones — even those, like Dotun, who had just observed the physical exercise recommended for medical fitness? Why would it take a patriotic journalist, a gentleman, and a friend, while bandit kingpins, terrorist commanders, and others who inflict misery on innocent citizens continue to roam? […] The post Dotun Oladipo: Why does sudden death…
The family of Dotun Oladipo, the late publisher of The Eagle Online, has announced that his burial will take place on September 11, 2026. Oladipo passed away on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 56. His funeral service will begin with a service of songs at DayStar Church, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday, September 10. The burial itself will follow on Friday, September 11, at the same venue.
Oladipo served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited, the parent company of Eagle Online. He was described as being in his "usual state of health" earlier in the day before suddenly falling ill at his office, shocking his colleagues, friends, and associates. Oladipo was the president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) from 2017 to 2021 and was among the founding members who helped shape the association during its early years.
The GOCOP President, Danlami Nmodu, praised Oladipo's significant contributions to Nigeria's online publishing industry and his leadership during a crucial time for establishing online publishers as a vital part of the media landscape. Oladipo was also a member of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and the International Press Institute, Nigeria, and actively worked to develop Nigeria's online publishing industry.
President Bola Tinubu mourned Oladipo's death, recognizing his contributions to political journalism and digital media, particularly his efforts to provide Nigerians with reliable information through multiple platforms.
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