Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85
Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran journalist, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale reportedly died on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This was made known in a statement issued by his son, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel. Parts of the statement read: “My father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, […] Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85
Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran journalist, has died at the age of 85. According to his son, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel, and a family member, Akinniyi Sowunmi, Sobowale passed away on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026.
The death was announced through separate statements issued by his family members. Sowunmi described the death as a major loss to the communication community, particularly members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria.
Details of his funeral rites are to be announced by the family soon.
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