{
  "id": 15776591,
  "title": "BREAKING: Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti is dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-is-dead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T17:21:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/breaking-afenifere-leader-reuben-fasoranti-is-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, has passed away at the remarkable age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. The statement expressed deep sorrow at the loss of this revered elder statesman and highlighted Fasoranti's unwavering commitment to the development of his state, Yorubaland, and Nigeria as a whole. Known for his wisdom, integrity, and selfless service, Fasoranti's counsel and principled stance on justice and good governance will be greatly missed. His life was filled with honorable achievements and he left a lasting legacy for future generations. The Ondo State government and its people extend their condolences to Fasoranti's family, the people of Akure Kingdom, and the entire state upon this profound loss.",
  "summary": "Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday. The statement read, “With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing […] BREAKING: Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti is dead",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Reuben Fasoranti: Awolowo disciple who became Afenifere leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/reuben-fasoranti-awolowo-disciple-who-became-afenifere-leader",
        "published": "2026-10-20T17:50:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "'Monumental loss' - Tinubu mourns Afenifere leader, Fasoranti",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/monumental-loss-tinubu-mourns-afenifere-leader-fasoranti",
        "published": "2026-10-20T19:09:07.000Z"
      }
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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."
}