JUST IN: Newswatch magazine co-founder Dan Agbese dies at 81

One of Nigeria’s most respected journalists and a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese, has died.

Family sources confirmed that the renowned columnist and editor passed away on Monday morning in Lagos at the age of 81.

Agbese, celebrated for his sharp prose and decades-long contribution to journalism, was a central figure in shaping modern investigative reporting and commentary in Nigeria.

Further details about his passing are expected to be released by the family.