NGThis article by Yushau A. Shuaib reflects on the sudden death of Dotun Oladipo, a respected Nigerian journalist and publisher, who passed away at 56 after collapsing at his Lagos office. The piece explores the apparent irony of sudden death seemingly targeting virtuous individuals like Oladipo, while those who perpetrate violence and instability, such as bandits and terrorists, continue to evade consequences. Shuaib recounts how Oladipo had recently engaged in physical exercise as part of his health regimen and was otherwise in good health before his untimely demise. The article questions why such tragedies occur and whether there is a perceived imbalance in how society responds to the deaths of moral figures versus those who harm others.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the sudden death of a respected journalist and civic figure as a tragic injustice, questioning why 'good' people like Oladipo are taken while 'bandit kingpins' and 'terrorist commanders' continue to thrive. This rhetorical emphasis on morality and societal neglect of wrongdoing, l
