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The Agbese family of Ikpilogwu clan of Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, has announced the passing away of their husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and mentor, Chief Dan Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila.
Chief Agbese transited to eternal glory in the morning yesterday, November 17. He was aged 81.
Burial arrangements would be announced by his family in due course.
Born May 12, 1944, in Agila, Chief Agbese was a renowned journalist and author, famous for his seminal contributions to journalism practice in Nigeria and renowned for his satirical columns.
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He was editor of The Nigeria Standard and New Nigerian newspapers, and General Manager of Radio Benue, Makurdi.
He was one of the founders of the trail-blazing Newswatch magazine and was, until April 2010, its Editor-in-Chief.
Before his passing, he wrote several books and maintained weekly columns in notable newspapers, including the Daily Trust and The Guardian, while running a media consultancy with his friends and colleagues, Ray Ekpu, Yakubu Muhammed and Soji Akinrinade.
He is survived by his wife, Chief Rose Agbese, six children and seven grandchildren.
