{
  "id": 3522786,
  "title": "Online publishers mourn journalist Dotun Oladipo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/online-publishers-mourn-journalist-dotun-oladipo-3522786",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/online-publishers-mourn-journalist-dotun-oladipo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers mourns the loss of its former president and The Eagle Online publisher, Dotun Oladipo. The Guild announced his death on Wednesday, stating that Oladipo served as president from 2017 to 2021. GOCOP Publicity Secretary Kemi Yesufu signed the statement, describing Oladipo's service as pivotal in shaping the organisation during its formative years. Oladipo brought traditional media experience to online publishing and worked to establish a professional community for publishers. GOCOP President Danlami Nmodu said Oladipo's death was particularly painful, as he played a crucial role in the Guild's development during a crucial time for online publishing in Nigeria. The Guild extended its condolences to Oladipo's family, the The Eagle Online management and staff, and his media industry colleagues.",
  "summary": "Online publishers express sadness over the death of Dotun Oladipo, former GOCOP president and publisher of The Eagle Online. Learn more about his legacy. Read More: https://punchng.com/online-publishers-mourn-journalist-dotun-oladipo/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Veteran journalist, Dotun Oladipo dies at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/veteran-journalist-dotun-oladipo-dies-at-56",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:21:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Veteran journalist, Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo, dies at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/veteran-journalist-eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-dies-at-56",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:00:12.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo dies at 56",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/eagle-online-publisher-dotun-oladipo-dies-at-56-3478054",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:12:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Veteran journalist and former Ilanga MD Arthur Konigkramer dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/veteran-journalist-and-former-ilanga-md-arthur-konigkramer-dies",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:42:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "GOCOP mourns former President Dotun Oladipo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/gocop-mourns-former-president-dotun-oladipo",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:33:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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