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Nigerian media community mourns deaths of prominent journalists
The Nigerian media community is mourning the loss of two prominent journalists. Dotun Oladipo, the 56-year-old publisher of The Eagle Online and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), reportedly died following a heart attack.
Oladipo was recognized for his role in establishing the credibility of digital journalism in Nigeria. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) described his passing as a major setback for the profession, noting his commitment to public accountability and democratic values.
In a similar recent development, Sola Olugbemiro, known as Solkem and the publisher of Access Weekly Magazine, passed away after battling complications related to high blood pressure.
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Dotun Oladipo · Guild of Corporate Online Publishers · Nigeria Union of Journalists · Sola Olugbemiro · The Eagle Online
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, died at age 56 following a reported heart attack. primanews.org · www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) expressed profound shock and sadness regarding the death of Dotun Oladipo. realnewsmagazine.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sola Olugbemiro, known as Solkem and publisher of Access Weekly Magazine, died following complications from high blood pressure. primanews.org · www.thegeniusmedia.com.ng