{
  "id": 12662216,
  "title": "Delta NDC gov candidate hails Asagba of Asaba on second coronation anniversary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/delta-ndc-gov-candidate-hails-asagba-of-asaba-on-second-coronation-12662216",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:22:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/delta-ndc-gov-candidate-hails-asagba-of-asaba-on-second-coronation-anniversary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nigeria Democratic Congress gubernatorial candidate Deacon Chris Iyovwaye has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, on his second coronation anniversary. Iyovwaye praised Azinge's leadership, describing his two years on the throne as remarkable, noting that the monarch brought his wisdom as a scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria to bear on the traditional institution. Iyovwaye highlighted the projects executed under Azinge's reign, including the construction of a 1,000-capacity event centre, the establishment of a Smart Nursery and Primary School, beautification of public spaces, and improvements to the cemetery. The candidate also commended Azinge for promoting peace and unity in Asaba and praised the monarch for opening the palace to a wider section of the community and recognising women by making them Chiefs.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Delta NDC gov candidate hails Asagba of Asaba on second coronation anniversary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/delta-ndc-gov-candidate-hails-asagba-of-asaba-on-second-coronation",
        "published": "2026-10-07T16:06:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}