VETERAN JOURNALIST DAN AGBESE DIES AT 81

Popular Nigerian Journalist Dan Agbese Is Dead at 81

Nigeria’s media landscape has lost one of its most respected voices as veteran journalist and NewsWatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, has passed away at the age of 81.

According to a report published by a news platform owned by Shola Oshunkeye, family sources confirmed that Agbese died on Monday morning in Lagos.

A Giant in Nigerian Journalism

Dan Agbese was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s finest journalists. He co-founded NewsWatch magazine, a publication that reshaped investigative journalism and political reporting in the country.

Before co-founding NewsWatch, Agbese served as:

Editor, The Nigeria Standard

Editor, New Nigerian

General Manager, Radio Benue

He later became Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, a position he held until April 2010.

A Scholar and Prolific Author

Agbese was highly educated, holding:

A degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos

A degree in Journalism from Columbia University, New York

He also authored several influential books, including:

Nigeria Their Nigeria

Fellow Nigerians

The Reporter’s Companion

Style: A Guide to Good Writing

The Columnist’s Companion: The Art and Craft of Column Writing

His works remain essential reading for journalism students, media professionals, and lovers of Nigerian literature.

A Legacy That Lives On

Dan Agbese leaves behind an outstanding legacy marked by professional excellence, bold journalism, and a lifelong dedication to storytelling. His contributions to Nigerian media will be remembered for generations.

May his soul rest in peace.