{
  "id": 12871802,
  "title": "BREAKING: Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/breaking-veteran-communication-scholar-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/breaking-veteran-communication-scholar-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned communication scholar and veteran of Nigeria's media and communication community, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, has passed away at the age of 85. The news was announced by his family in a statement titled \"Transition to Glory.\" Akinniyi Sowunmi, a family member, described the loss as significant, particularly to the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria. Sobowale's death occurred on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026. Funeral arrangements are yet to be disclosed by the family.",
  "summary": "Renowned communication scholar, Professor Idowu Sobowale, has died at the age of 85. A family member announced his passing on Thursday morning. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-veteran-communication-scholar-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85/",
  "key_points": [
    "Communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85",
    "Professor passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026",
    "Funeral details not disclosed by family"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Veteran journalist Idowu Sobowale dies at 85",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/veteran-journalist-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:04:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran communication scholar Idowu Sobowale dies at 85",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/breaking-veteran-communication-scholar-idowu-sobowale-dies-at-85-12872831",
        "published": "2026-10-08T13:08:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}