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Renowned Cartoonist, Obe Ess, Dies At 68

Abibat Babalola

Olaseinde Obe, the celebrated Nigerian cartoonist popularly known as Obe Ess, has passed away aged 68. His brother, Taiwo Obe — founder of the Journalism Clinic — broke the news on Tuesday via a post on social media platform X. Born in 1957, Obe Ess was a pioneering figure in Nigerian journalism. For decades, he served as a prominent cartoonist at The Guardian, where his signature illustrations combined wit, satire and social commentary to powerful effect. He was widely regarded as a master of the medium, using his pen as…

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JUST IN: Foremost Economist, Bode Agusto, Dies At 68

Abibat Babalola

Before his death, Agusto was an independent consultant in the world of economics, finance, and business strategy. Founder of Agusto & Co, Nigeria’s first credit rating agency, Bode Agusto, has died aged 68. He founded the company in 1992 and led as managing director for 11 years. The firm played a crucial role in introducing credit rating services to Nigeria. READ ALSO: Woman Remanded For Alleged Exploitation of 21 Girls Lagos CP Orders Removal Of DPO Over Alleged Extortion BREAKING: Olufemi Soneye Is NNPCL Spokesman Confirming his death, Ovation Magazine…

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