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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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BREAKING: Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85

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Adetutu Sobowale

Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, a renowned communication scholar and veteran member of Nigeria’s media and communication community, has died.

Sobowale died at the age of 85, on Thursday morning.

A member of his family, Akinniyi Sowunmi, announced this in a statement titled “Transition to Glory,” on Thursday.

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

“This is a very sad day for us in the Communication Community in Nigeria nd especially for us at the Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals in Nigeria. Our father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, joined the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026

“Details of his funeral rites to be announced by the family soon.

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