Journalists in Nigeria have been asked to set aside one day to rededicate themselves to the salient ideals of their professional practice as a mark of respect to two founding editors of Newswatch magazine — Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed and Prince Dan Agbese, who died in the last two months.
While Mohammed died on Tuesday, Agbese’s transition was on 19 November 2025.
In a statement on Wednesday by NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba; and General Secretary, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, the body described the deceased as ‘distinguished and outstanding journalists’.
The NGE further said: ‘As a mark of respect for Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, we urged all journalists to set aside one day to rededicate themselves and reflect on the salient points of journalism, with eyes on the cardinal points of good journalism, which are truth, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, independence, integrity, ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.
‘By the death of Mohammed and Agbese, who were among the three surviving co-founders of Newswatch magazine, Nigerian journalism has lost great and irreplaceable treasures.
‘Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, both seasoned journalists and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, were respected voices in Nigerian media and Nigeria as a whole.
‘Their incisive commentaries and commitment to press freedom and democratic values, inspired many.
‘These iconic journalists were fearless, professional and brought prestige to journalism by their works.
‘They gave investigative journalism in Nigeria impetus and contributed immensely to nation-building’.
