Veteran Journalist Idowu Sobowale Dies at 85

Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85

Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran journalist, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale reportedly died on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This was made known in a statement issued by his son, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel. Parts of the statement read: “My father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, […] Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85

Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85

LAGOS — Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died at the age of 85. Sobowale died on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, according to a statement by a member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi. Sowunmi announced the death in a statement titled, “Transition […]

BREAKING: Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85

Renowned communication scholar, Professor Idowu Sobowale, has died at the age of 85. A family member announced his passing on Thursday morning. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-veteran-communication-scholar-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85/

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Sowunmi, in the statement, described the death as a major loss to the communication community and the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria.