President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation.

The President’s condolence was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

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Oladipo, a former Political Editor of PUNCH Newspapers, died on Tuesday at the age of 56.

Tinubu acknowledged the late journalist’s contributions to political reporting and digital media. He noted Oladipo’s years of work in keeping the public informed through both traditional and online platforms.

“Dotun Oladipo’s death at the age of 56 is a painful loss to the Nigerian media community and to our nation. He was a committed journalist who devoted significant years of his life to informing the public and contributing to the development of our democracy,” the President said.

Tinubu also recalled Oladipo’s role in the growth of digital journalism through The Eagle Online, which he founded after leaving PUNCH.

He highlighted the media’s wider importance in strengthening democracy by informing citizens, holding public officials accountable and creating space for public discussion.

The President extended his condolences to Oladipo’s family, colleagues and friends, particularly members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, where the deceased served as president from 2017 to 2021.

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“His contributions to political journalism and the digital media space will not be forgotten. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues in GOCOP and friends. I pray that Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Tinubu said.