The founder and managing editor of Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, has died at the age of 56.
Oladipo reportedly became ill suddenly at his office on Tuesday and died a few hours later at a hospital, where he had driven himself.
His death was confirmed by the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), where he previously served as president.
Danlami Nmodu, president of GOCOP, announced Oladipo’s death on the guild’s WhatsApp platform late Tuesday.
“It has just been confirmed that Emeritus President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, died today,” he wrote.
“May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”
Oladipo was also the founding president of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society (IMPCMS).
Nkanu Egbe, the organisation’s general secretary, announced his death on Wednesday morning.
“It is with profound sorrow that I announce the sudden death of our President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Lagos, at the age of 56,” the statement reads in part.
“Mr Oladipo led our cooperative with dedication, alongside a distinguished journalism career spanning nearly three decades.
“His passing is a devastating loss not only to IMPCMS but to Nigerian journalism as a whole.
“The Executive Committee will communicate further details regarding funeral arrangements, condolence visits, and interim leadership matters as they become available.
“Members are urged to keep his family and our cooperative in their prayers during this difficult time.”
Oladipo, who served as CEO of Premium Eagle Media Limited, previously worked as a politics editor at PUNCH Newspapers.
He also had stints at Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass and The Sun before establishing Eagle Online.