Tinubu mourns Newswatch co-founder Agbese
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and co-founder of the pioneering Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese.
earlier report that Agbese, a celebrated author, died 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.
The President said Agbese played a defining role in shaping modern journalism in the country, adding that his contribution will be remembered forever.
He noted that Agbese and his colleagues at Newswatch ushered in 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.
“He served Nigeria with integrity, courage and commitment to truth and justice. His contribution to the evolution of the modern Nigerian press will be remembered forever.
“I join his family, particularly his wife, children, and the entire media community, in mourning. May his legacy continue to guide the noble calling of journalism in our nation,” the statement added.
