The statement added: “His legacy in publishing a credible news media of the status of the Punch Newspapers remains an indelible mark in the history and development of journalism in Nigeria.
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The board on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the deceased family after the sad news filtered into town on Wednesday evening, which left many people sad.
He said: “I just received with utter shock and disbelief the news of the passing away of Mr. Wale Aboderin, the Chairman of Punch Newspapers. Mr. Wale Aboderin, whom I usually call “my egbon”, was a close friend, a gentleman per excellence, kind, humble to a fault and extremely jovial. He graciously attended my party at the Civic Center, Lagos sometime last year to celebrate my conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Adetayo was expelled on Monday by Abubakar, but has since been recalled
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