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.
His death was announced in a statement issued by his son, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel.
According to the statement, Sobowale, who was also a professor and recipient of the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) honour, died on Thursday morning.
“My father, Pa Deacon Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, OON, 85, joined the saints triumphant this morning, October 8, 2026,” the statement read.
The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced later.
