{
  "id": 15364682,
  "title": "I’ve been diabetic since 1996 — Jide Kosoko",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ive-been-diabetic-since-1996-jide-kosoko-15364682",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:44:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ive-been-diabetic-since-1996-jide-kosoko/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko, 72, has revealed that he has been living with diabetes since 1996. In an interview on YouTube, Kosoko stated that his long-term experience with the condition has given him a deeper understanding of his health. He emphasized that he is not claiming to possess all medical knowledge but simply aims to avoid death.\n\nKosoko also shared personal information about losing three wives, including Bidemi Kosoko, mother of his daughter. The actor began his career in theater as a child in 1964 and formed his own group in 1972, becoming one of the pioneers of the Nigerian film industry. He praised the impact of social media, initially fearing it but now utilizing it to their advantage. Kosoko advised parents to treat their children equally and ensure each feels valued.",
  "summary": "Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, reveals he has been living with diabetes since 1996, saying the experience has given him a better understanding of hi Read More: https://punchng.com/ive-been-diabetic-since-1996-jide-kosoko/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "‘Things not as bad as people claim; Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ — Jide Kosoko",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/things-not-as-bad-as-people-claim-tinubu-is-fixing-nigeria-jide-kosoko",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:23:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Things aren’t as bad as people say, Jide Kosoko defends Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/things-arent-as-bad-as-people-say-jide-kosoko-defends-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-10-17T18:04:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}