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Journalists honour Dele Giwa at book unveiling
Journalists and media leaders unveil Dele Giwa's legacy book 40 years after his assassination.
In brief
Journalists and media leaders unveil Dele Giwa's legacy book 40 years after his assassination. Journalists and media leaders in Lagos honored Dele Giwa's 40-year legacy with his book Granite Journalism at an unveiling event. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Book unveiling event
Journalists and media leaders gathered in Lagos to honor Dele Giwa 40 years after his assassination.
Event location
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The unveiling took place at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism auditorium in Lagos.
Key attendees
Sam Amuka, Segun Osoba, Yemi Ogunbiyi, Nduka Obaigbena, and Biodun Shobanjo attended the event.
Book editor
Ray Ekpu, a former colleague of Dele Giwa, edited the book Granite Journalism.
Book purpose
The book aims to preserve Dele Giwa's legacy and highlight journalism's enduring importance.
Personal connection
Ray Ekpu recalled living with Dele Giwa in Ikeja, Lagos, with their families.
Journalist risks
Ray Ekpu noted that Dele Giwa's son abandoned journalism after his death due to the risks journalists face.
Global journalist deaths
The International Federation of Journalists reported 128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025.
Dele Giwa's death
Dele Giwa was killed by a parcel bomb on 19 October 1986, aged 39.
Assassination blame
The assassination is widely blamed on military president Ibrahim Babangida's regime.
Legal advocate
Legal icon Gani Fawehinmi championed justice for Dele Giwa until his death in September 2009.
Book content
The book includes Dele Giwa's articles from Daily Times, The Sunday Concord, and Newswatch.
Simon Kolawole's review
Simon Kolawole described Dele Giwa as a journalist driven by intellectual curiosity and public responsibility.
Family presence
Dele Giwa's widow Funmi and daughter Aisha attended the unveiling event.
Legacy impact
Dele Giwa's work helped advance investigative journalism in Nigeria.
At a glance
Journalists and media leaders in Lagos honored Dele Giwa's 40-year legacy with his book Granite Journalism at an unveiling event.
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