MAPOLY alumni, media cooperative mourn Eagle Online publisher Oladipo

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association and the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society have mourned the death of veteran journalist and publisher, Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a major loss to journalism and the media community.

The MAPOLY alumni association said Oladipo, who died at 56, was a distinguished member of the institution’s 1992 Mass Communication graduating class and remained a worthy ambassador of his alma mater.

In a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Ganiyu Olowu, the National President, Ayinde Soaga, said Oladipo’s death was particularly painful given his experience and continued relevance to journalism.

The association said the late journalist built a career spanning several major Nigerian media organisations, including Newswatch, The PUNCH, Nigerian Tribune, Nigerian Compass and The Sun, before establishing The Eagle Online.

Soaga said Oladipo’s contribution went beyond the positions he occupied, noting that he earned respect through his professionalism, leadership and relationships across the industry.

He said, “We have lost a promising and highly influential alumnus at a time when his experience, network and professional leadership remained immensely valuable.”

Soaga further described Oladipo as one of the professionals who successfully transferred the discipline of traditional journalism into the digital media era.

He said the late journalist’s professional achievements had brought pride to MAPOLY and demonstrated the quality of professionals produced by the institution.

Similarly, the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society mourned Oladipo, its pioneer president, describing his death as a devastating blow to the organisation.

The cooperative, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Nkanu Egbe, said Oladipo died suddenly at his office in Lagos on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

The statement read in part, “Mr Oladipo was taken ill suddenly at his office on the day of his passing. No official cause of death has yet been announced. He is survived by his wife and family.”

According to the statement, Oladipo founded The Eagle Online and Premium Eagle Media Limited and served as GOCOP president between 2017 and 2021 before becoming the guild’s Emeritus President.

The cooperative said he was instrumental in its establishment and dedicated his leadership to promoting cooperation, training and sustainability among Nigerian media professionals.

Egbe said Oladipo’s contributions to media collaboration and professional development would continue to influence the cooperative’s activities.

The two organisations extended their condolences to Oladipo’s wife, children and other family members, as well as his colleagues, friends and associates in the media industry.

They prayed for the repose of the late journalist’s soul and strength for his family to bear the loss.