{
  "id": 13173065,
  "title": "Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-Lagos commissioner, Sobowale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale-13173065",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:10:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Education Commissioner and esteemed scholar, Prof Idowu Sobowale. Sobowale, who died at the age of 85 on Thursday, was recognized as one of Nigeria's pioneering mass communication scholars and a war correspondent. His contributions to education, journalism, and public service were instrumental in shaping the nation. The governor emphasized that Sobowale's passing created a void in the education sector, particularly the field of mass communication. He further conveyed his condolences to the academic community, Sobowale's family, colleagues, and associates.",
  "summary": "Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and ex-commissioner, Prof Idowu Sobowale, who died at the age of 85. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-Lagos commissioner, Sobowale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale",
        "published": "2026-10-09T18:00:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}