Cynthia Ezegwu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese, who passed away on Monday in Lagos at the age of 81.
In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Agbese’s passing as “painful” and a major loss to Nigeria’s media industry.
According to the statement, Tinubu highlighted Agbese’s pivotal role in shaping modern journalism in Nigeria, noting that his contributions will be remembered forever. Agbese and his colleagues at Newswatch are credited with introducing a new era of investigative and interpretative reporting that elevated professional standards and strengthened public accountability.
“Dan Agbese was not just a journalist; he was an institution. His pen shaped public opinion, strengthened democratic discourse, and inspired a generation of media practitioners,” the President said.
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He added that Agbese served the nation with integrity, courage, and a commitment to truth and justice, emphasizing that his legacy will continue to guide journalism in Nigeria.
Tinubu extended condolences to Agbese’s family, including his wife and children, as well as the broader media community.