{
  "id": 15776083,
  "title": "Reuben Fasoranti: Awolowo disciple who became Afenifere leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/reuben-fasoranti-awolowo-disciple-who-became-afenifere-leader",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T17:50:32.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/reuben-fasoranti-awolowo-disciple-who-became-afenifere-leader/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a revered elder statesman and National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Born on May 11, 1926, in Akure, Ondo State, Fasoranti dedicated his life to education, politics, and Yoruba interests. As a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, he was widely respected for his advocacy for Yoruba representation and democratic governance. Fasoranti's commitment to education remained an integral part of his public life, as he worked as a teacher and school administrator before becoming involved in politics.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti is dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-is-dead",
        "published": "2026-10-20T17:21:55.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Reuben Fasoranti: Awolowo disciple who became Afenifere leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/reuben-fasoranti-awolowo-disciple-who-became-afenifere-leader-15776735",
        "published": "2026-10-20T17:58:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti dies at 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-dies-at-100",
        "published": "2026-10-20T18:01:18.000Z"
      }
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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."
}