Eagle Online founder Dotun Oladipo dies at 56
Dotun Oladipo, the founder and managing editor of Eagle Online, has died at the age of 56.
TheCable reports that Oladipo became suddenly ill in his office on Tuesday before later dying at a hospital where he had driven himself.
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), where Oladipo previously served as president, confirmed his death.
Danlami Nmodu, president of GOCOP, announced the news 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 general secretary of IMPCMS, 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 was the chief executive officer of Premium Eagle Media Limited and previously served as politics editor at PUNCH Newspapers.
He also had stints at Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass and The Sun before establishing Eagle Online.
