{
  "id": 13831746,
  "title": "Tributes as Ekiti’s first female CJ retires from Appeal Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tributes-as-ekitis-first-female-cj-retires-from-appeal-court",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tributes-as-ekitis-first-female-cj-retires-from-appeal-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, Ekiti State's first female Chief Judge, has retired from the Court of Appeal at the age of 70, receiving tributes from prominent figures in the legal profession. Archbishop Marcus Amfani praised her contributions to the judiciary, urging leaders to serve with integrity and prioritize the welfare of the people. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji hailed Omoleye as a blessing to the state, noting her dedication and unblemished record of service. A new court complex in Ekiti will be named after her upon completion, and the retired jurist was presented with a new Toyota SUV by the governor.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Tributes as Ekiti’s first female CJ retires from Appeal Court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/tributes-as-ekitis-first-female-cj-retires-from-appeal-court-13833775",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:46:21.000Z"
      }
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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."
}