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, joined the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026.

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