A former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and publisher of Eagle Online Dotun Oladipo, has died at the age of 56.
Oladipo’s death was announced on the Eagle Online website early Wednesday.
The publication noted that Oladipo was in his “usual state of health earlier in the day before suddenly taking ill at his office.”
It described his death as a “shock” to colleagues, friends and associates.
GOCOP President Danlami Nmodu mni has also confirmed the death of the veteran journalist on the guild’s WhatsApp platform on Tuesday.
“It has just been confirmed that Emeritus President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, died today. May his soul rest in peace. Amen,” the message read.
Also, the General Secretary, Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nkanu Egbe, announced on Wednesday, “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.
“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.”
He said funeral arrangements and other important matters would be communicated at a later time.
“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,” he stated.
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, described the deceased as a “complete gentleman, accomplished digital journalist and remarkable human being.”
“Dotun Oladipo has passed away. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire community of digital journalists in Nigeria.
“May Dotun Oladipo rest in power,” Sowore posted.
Oladipo was a former politics editor at PUNCH Newspapers.
He also worked with Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass, and The Sun before founding Eagle Online.
He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic, Abeokuta, in 1992.