{
  "id": 18350476,
  "title": "Benue former Chief Judge, Justice Adam Onum is dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/benue-former-chief-judge-justice-adam-onum-is-dead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:45:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/05/benue-former-chief-judge-justice-adam-onum-is-dead/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Benue's former Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Adam Ochume Onum, has passed away, according to the Benue State Judiciary. The loss was announced on Thursday by Jooli Terna David, Protocol Officer of the High Court of Justice in Makurdi, on behalf of the Chief Judge. The judiciary expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a man who embodied integrity, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering dedication to the fair administration of justice. His memory will be cherished for his steadfast commitment to upholding the principles of justice. Condolences were conveyed to Justice Onum's family, friends, and the broader judicial community. The statement assured that information regarding the funeral arrangements and the valedictory court session would be released at a later time. The judiciary prayed for the souls eternal rest for Justice Onum and for his loved ones to find strength in bearing this heavy loss.",
  "summary": "The Benue State Judiciary has announced the death of a former Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Adam Ochume Onum. The announcement was contained in an official statement issued on Thursday by Jooli Terna David, Protocol Officer of the High Court of Justice, Makurdi, on behalf of the Chief Judge. The judiciary described his […] Benue former Chief Judge, Justice Adam Onum is dead",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/adam-driver-says-ben-solo-star-wars-spinoff-dead-ship-has-sailed",
        "published": "2026-11-05T16:57:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}