Former Punch Sports Editor Dies

A former Group Sports Editor of Punch Newspapers, Mr Abimbola Akinloye, is dead. He died on October 13 in Lagos, aged 54, after a brief illness.
Akinloye also worked at Vanguard Newspapers before he moved to Punch. He was also the Editor in chief and managing Director of Sports Spectacular Newspaper, a weekly sports newspaper between 1992 and 95.
His wife, Nora Akinloye, confirmed yesterday that Akinloye, popularly known as ‘At Large’, was buried on Saturday October 17 in Ayobo, Ipaja area of Lagos State.
“We tried our best to save the situation but God knows best. He also fought to stay alive but all to no avail. He (the doctor) gave him the treatment possible but sadly we still lost him,” Nora said on Monday.
Akinloye is survived by his wife, Nora, and their two children;Maranatha and Favour.