{
  "id": 15957178,
  "title": "Youngest Yoruba king graduates from university",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/youngest-yoruba-king-graduates-from-university-15957178",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/youngest-yoruba-king-graduates-from-university/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, the 23-year-old monarch of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, has made history by graduating from Afe Babalola University in Ekiti State. Widely recognized as one of the youngest traditional rulers in Yorubaland, Akinghare ascended the throne at the age of 16 following his father's death in 2019. He became the youngest king in Yorubaland when he assumed his royal duties at such a young age. Seven years later, Akinghare has completed his degree in Political Science, a significant achievement for a figure often associated with royal responsibilities. The graduation ceremony, held at the university's convocation event, was a grand affair, attracting prominent traditional rulers including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III. Social media responses to Akinghare's graduation have been overwhelmingly positive, with users celebrating both his academic success and his journey from royal youth to university graduate. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in Akinghare's life, as he successfully balanced his academic pursuits with his royal responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, on Wednesday graduated from Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, with a degree in Political Science. The 23-year-old monarch, widely recognised as one of the youngest traditional rulers in Yorubaland, graduated on Wednesday, seven years after ascending the throne at the age Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Youngest Yoruba king graduates from university",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/youngest-yoruba-king-graduates-from-university",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:54:52.000Z"
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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."
}