{
  "id": 13401078,
  "title": "Makinde mourns Balogun of Ibadanland’s wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife-13401078",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:03:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde expressed condolences to Oba Tajudeen Ajibola and his family following the passing of Olori Basirat Ajibola, the monarch's wife. The governor mourned her loss as a significant one for Ibadanland and the Oyo State. Olori Ajibola, who served as the Aare Onibon Iyalode of Ibadanland, was known for her support of the monarch and dedication to its welfare. In a statement issued by his media adviser, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde extended his deepest sympathies to the Ajibola family, emphasizing that her passing was a painful loss. He also assured the community that they would receive the strength and comfort needed during this difficult period and that her legacy of humility and service would be remembered. The governor reaffirmed the state government's support for the traditional institution and the people of Ibadanland as they mourned her death.",
  "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 Nigeria",
        "title": "Makinde mourns Balogun of Ibadanland’s wife",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/makinde-mourns-balogun-of-ibadanlands-wife",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:03:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}