The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers has expressed sadness over the death of its former president and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo.
Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56.
GOCOP, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Kemi Yesufu, on Wednesday, said Oladipo served as president of the guild from 2017 to 2021 and was among the publishers who helped shape the organisation in its early years.
“Oladipo came into online publishing with years of experience in the traditional media. He had worked as a journalist and editor before moving into digital publishing and bringing that experience to The Eagle Online.
“At a time when online news publishing was still developing in Nigeria, he was among those who saw the need for publishers to come together, share ideas and build a stronger professional community.
