{
  "id": 13401058,
  "title": "Makinde mourns Balogun of Ibadanland’s wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:03:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed sorrow over the demise of Olori Basirat Ajibola, the wife of Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. Describing her loss as a significant one for Ibadanland and Oyo State, Makinde conveyed his condolences to the monarch, her family, and the Ibadan traditional institution. The late Olori, who served as the Aare Onibon Iyalode of Ibadanland, was recognized for her contributions to the community by supporting the monarch and demonstrating dedication to its welfare.\n\nSpeaking in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde emphasized that the Oyo State government and the people of the region share in the deep sorrow over her passing. He prayed for strength and comfort for His Majesty Oba Tajudeen Ajibola and the other members of the Ajibola family during this challenging period, and that her soul finds perfect peace.\n\nMakinde highlighted the Olori's legacy of humility and service, which will be remembered by those who had the privilege to know her. He also reasserted the state government's commitment to supporting the traditional institution and the people of Ibadanland as they mourn her passing.",
  "summary": "Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, over the death of his wife, Olori Basirat Ajibola. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Oyo: Hoodlums who attacked your wife, candidates are APC members – Makinde tells Alli",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/oyo-hoodlums-who-attacked-your-wife-candidates-are-apc-members",
        "published": "2026-10-09T12:19:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Makinde mourns Balogun of Ibadanland’s wife",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife-13401078",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:03:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}