Dr. Doyin Abiola, the widow of the late politician and winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO), died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 82.
She died at 9:15 pm following a period of illness, according to family sources.
The late Doyin obtained a degree in English and Drama from the University of Ibadan in 1969.
She began her journalism career at the Daily Sketch, where she penned a widely read column titled Tiro, addressing issues of public concern, particularly gender equity.
In 1980, Doyin was appointed as the editor of the National Concord after working at the Daily Times.
She was the first Nigerian woman to become editor of a national daily.
In 1986, she became the first Nigerian woman to head a newspaper group when she became the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Concord Newspapers.Digital newspaper subscription
