Eagle Online Publisher Oladipo Laid to Rest in Lagos

Oladotun Samson Oladipo, the founder of The Eagle Online and former Political Editor of Punch Newspaper, died on August 25. His funeral was held on Friday in Lagos, where family, friends and colleagues from Nigeria’s media industry gathered to inter him. Oladipo’s career spanned decades of political reporting and the launch of a major online news platform, making him a notable figure in the country’s journalism landscape. The ceremony marked the end of his active involvement in media, while his legacy continues through the outlets he helped build. The event drew attention to the impact of his work on shaping public discourse and the growth of digital news in Nigeria.