Veteran journalist and Ibadan chief Lekan Alabi dies at age 76, multiple Nigerian outlets report. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, expresses grief over Alabi’s death, describing him as a veteran journalist and a promoter of Ibadan. Reports say Alabi, who holds the traditional title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, passes away in Lagos. One account states he dies on Saturday morning, with the death announced through a statement by Adeola Oloko, a media aide to the Olubadan, in Ibadan. The announcement also links Alabi’s background to prior roles as a press secretary to former Oyo State governors. The reports further add that his burial is scheduled for the following day, Sunday, to be carried out in line with Islamic rites. Other details are expected to be released later by family or traditional representatives, according to the coverage. No cause of death is provided in the excerpts.