Friday, October 30, 2026 - A veteran sports journalist identified as Adeolu Johnson, has died in Abuja after his second wife allegedly disappeared with money raised for his treatment.
A football talent scout and sports writer, Abiola Shodiya,
disclosed this via X on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
According to Shodiya, late Johnson's colleagues came
together to raise the money.
“An abuja based veteran sports journalist became critically
ill. Colleagues came together to raise funds for him, even using contacts
within the sector to raise money,” he wrote.
"First tranche of money was sent to him for hospital
bills and medications.
"Second tranche which was a heavier bag was sent and
his second wife who had access to his account ran away with the money.
“The man just died. May his soul rest in peace.”
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