Breaking News
BREAKING NEWS: Doyin Okupe dies at 72
Okupe, 72, was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan.
A former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away.
His death was confirmed on Friday.
Details surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of filling this report.
Okupe, 72, was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan.
He was also the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.
However, his political journey was marked by controversies.
In December 2022, Okupe stepped down from Obi’s campaign after being convicted of money laundering.
He later resigned from the Labour Party following the 2023 general election fallout and later became a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, frequently engaging in political debates and commentary.
Okupe was known for his bold political stance and unfiltered opinions. His ability to navigate Nigeria’s complex political landscape made him both a respected and controversial figure.
Okupe, was a physician and who co-founded Royal Cross Medical Centre and was the National Publicity Secretary of National Republican Convention (NRC).
He was once detained under General Sani Abacha and subsequently disqualified from participating in United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) primaries later on, he was once a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State.
As Trump Exposes Why Tinubu Must Go Sooner -By SKC Ogbonnia
The Nigerian president is not only culpable of heinous crimes, but he is also weakened beyond redemption. His continued stay...
How Lavrov’s Philosophy of “Ubuntu” Reflects on the Level of Africa’s Media Presence in Russia -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
The December 19–20 Ministerial Conference reaffirmed commitments to fully implement the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan (2023–2026), adopted at the...
Why Trump’s Move Against Maduro Makes Sense -By Isaac Asabor
Trump’s decision also invites other nations to step up, to reconsider their passive complicity in the face of egregious abuse....
From Aso Rock To The People: Governance Is Alive -By Danjuma Lamido
Nigerian politics is not for jesters or perpetual protesters; it is for serious-minded people with depth, experience, and a clear...
Bauchi Needs Governance, Not Distractions, as EFCC Does Its Job -By Yasir Shehu Adam
Bauchi State deserves progress, not distraction. Governance must take precedence over allegations, and service must outweigh self-defence. History will judge...