{
  "id": 17880351,
  "title": "FROM PRAYERS TO PRAISES",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/from-prayers-to-praises",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T00:08:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/03/from-prayers-to-praises/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UNILORIN celebrated its 41st Convocation with grandeur between October 16th and 25th, 2026. The University, renowned for its pristine environment, was festively decorated in its distinctive colors. The convocation ceremonies took place in the Main Auditorium, with overflow seating in the Multipurpose Hall and Marquee. Notably, the event was broadcast live to a global audience. A total of 16,152 graduates, comprising first degree holders, higher degrees, and affiliated institution graduates, were honored. The celebrations commenced with a Special Juma'at Service and Interdenominational Service, followed by a Press Briefing and Media Chat with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN. The convocation play, \"The Death of the Crown Escort,\" showcased cultural conflicts and was performed in two sessions. The Intellectual and Academic highlights included the Convocation Lecture by Sierra Leone's Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie, emphasizing the importance of leading with substance and purpose. The day culminated in the awarding of degrees to the 16,152 graduates, with Olusegun Francis Joseph emerging as the Overall Best Graduating Student with a perfect 5.00 CGPA.",
  "summary": "UNILORIN celebrates 41st Convocation in style, writes KUNLE AKOGUN The University of Ilorin once again lived up to its billing as it rolled out drums for its 41st Convocation Ceremonies",
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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."
}