{
  "id": 13923256,
  "title": "Iyabo Obasanjo names ex-BBC journalist as media aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iyabo-obasanjo-names-ex-bbc-journalist-as-media-aide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:50:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/iyabo-obasanjo-names-ex-bbc-journalist-as-media-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gbolahan Macjob, a former senior journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has been appointed as the spokesperson for former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, according to a statement from Obasanjo's media office. The appointment was made amid renewed political activity involving Obasanjo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Macjob's media office shared the announcement with PUNCH Online, highlighting his journalism and media experience to communicate Obasanjo's positions, activities, and public engagements. The statement also noted his experience as a filmmaker, emphasizing his potential to scale up the creative sector in Ogun Central. Macjob previously worked with the BBC and has a background in broadcast journalism, including contributions to BBC reporting.",
  "summary": "Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo has appointed Gbolahan Macjob, a former senior journalist with the BBC, as her new spokesperson and media aide. Read More: https://punchng.com/iyabo-obasanjo-names-ex-bbc-journalist-as-media-aide/",
  "key_points": [
    "Gbolahan Macjob, ex-BBC journalist, appointed media aide",
    "Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo's spokesperson",
    "Macjob's experience in journalism and filmmaking"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Iyabo Obasanjo names ex-BBC journalist as media aide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/iyabo-obasanjo-names-ex-bbc-journalist-as-media-aide-13923306",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:50:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}