On October 19 1986. Dele Giwa a fearless Nigerian journalist who founded the Nigerian weekly newsmagazine NEWSWATCH was killed by
a parcel bomb while having breakfast. Till date the killers have not been brought to justice.
Full name Sumonu Oladele Giwa
Born March 16, 1947 at Ile-Ife
Died October 19, 1986 (Age 39)
Ikeja , Lagos
Cause of death Bomb explosion
Education Brooklyn College , New York
Fordham University
Occupation Journalist, editor and
publisher Known for Newswatch
