{
  "id": 16537785,
  "title": "Okonjo-Iweala loses mum, pays tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/okonjo-iweala-loses-mum-pays-tribute",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T00:26:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/okonjo-iweala-loses-mum-pays-tribute/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prof Kamene Okonjo, the mother of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, passed away at the age of 96. Born into the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, she was the wife of the late Obi Prof Chukwuka Okonjo and the mother of current traditional ruler, Obi (Dr) Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II. Okonjo-Iweala, in a statement, praised her mother's exceptional intellect, humility, compassion, and commitment to humanity. Her official X account thanked her supporters for messages of condolence and expressed gratitude for her family's support. The family highlighted her academic achievements, advocacy for women's rights, and gentleness, emphasizing that her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.",
  "summary": "The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has paid tribute to her mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo, who died at the age of 96 Read More: https://punchng.com/okonjo-iweala-loses-mum-pays-tribute/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo dies at 96",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ngozi-okonjo-iwealas-mother-prof-kamene-okonjo-dies-at-96",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:40:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}