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  "id": 3590360,
  "title": "Akpabio mourns veteran journalist, Dotun Oladipo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/akpabio-mourns-veteran-journalist-dotun-oladipo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T20:51:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/akpabio-mourns-veteran-journalist-dotun-oladipo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Senate, has mourned the passing of esteemed journalist and former publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo. Akpabio described the loss as deeply painful to Nigeria's media sector and the nation as a whole, acknowledging Oladipo's substantial contributions to journalism, public discourse, and the rise of online media in Nigeria. The Senate President reached out to Oladipo's family, friends, colleagues, and professional associates, especially those belonging to the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), of which Oladipo once held the role of Emeritus President.\n\nAkpabio lauded Oladipo as a courageous, principled, and dedicated journalist who devoted a significant portion of his life to the pursuit of truth, responsible journalism, and societal advancement. He emphasized how Oladipo's passing represents a profound loss to his family, the journalism profession, and Nigeria. The Senator highlighted Oladipo's immense contributions to online journalism and his commitment to professional excellence, integrity, and public interest, which will remain indelible.\n\nDrawing inspiration from the philosopher John Stuart Mill, Akpabio noted that a free and responsible press must listen, question, and speak truth to power – attributes that Oladipo embodied throughout his life. The Senator expressed his hope that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and provide his loved ones with the strength to bear the irreparable loss. Akpabio also called upon members of the media to uphold and build upon Oladipo's legacy of professionalism, integrity, courage, and unwavering dedication to the public interest.\n\nIn a statement by Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President's Special Adviser for Media and Publicity, Akpabio's message conveyed his deep sorrow over the loss of a remarkable journalist.",
  "summary": "The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo. Akpabio described Oladipo’s passing as a painful loss to the Nigerian media industry and the nation, noting his significant contributions to journalism, public discourse and the growth of […] Akpabio mourns veteran…",
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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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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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