{
  "id": 16667384,
  "title": "Obaseki, PDP condemn attack on Edo comedian by suspected hoodlums",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/obaseki-pdp-condemn-attack-on-edo-comedian-by-suspected-hoodlums",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T21:58:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/26/obaseki-pdp-condemn-attack-on-edo-comedian-by-suspected-hoodlums-3/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have strongly condemned a recent attack on popular comedian and MC Porkupyne, Osagie Idieda. The assault allegedly took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, while the victim was returning from a birthday celebration for the wife of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain. Obaseki vowed to cover the medical expenses of the victim and called for the arrest of the perpetrators. In a statement, he emphasized that violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society and urged all relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute the assailants swiftly. The Edo State chapter of the PDP described the incident as barbaric and unacceptable, calling for a thorough, impartial investigation and the prosecution of all responsible parties, regardless of their political influence.",
  "summary": "Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state have condemned the alleged attack on a popular comedian and Master of Ceremonies, Mr Osagie Idieda, by suspected hoodlums. DAILY POST reports that the comedian, popularly known as MC Porkupyne, was reportedly attacked by hoodlums while returning […] Obaseki, PDP condemn attack on Edo…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}