By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed deep sadness over the death of veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, who died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Lagos, at the age of 56.
Idris described Oladipo’s death as a major loss to Nigeria’s media industry, saying the veteran journalist made significant contributions to the profession during his nearly three-decade career.
The Minister noted that Oladipo worked with several leading newspapers before establishing The Eagle Online, where he continued to contribute to the development of digital journalism in Nigeria.
“Dotun Oladipo was a dedicated journalist and media entrepreneur who made valuable contributions to Nigerian journalism, particularly in political reporting and digital publishing. His death is a painful loss to the media community,” Idris said.
According to the Minister, Oladipo’s commitment to professional journalism and his role in advancing online media would remain part of his legacy.
He commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues, friends and staff of The Eagle Online, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the loss.
Idris also prayed for the repose of Oladipo’s soul and for comfort for his loved ones.
