{
  "id": 18655178,
  "title": "I'm Yoruba's number one monarch historically, I don't fight for supremacy - Alaafin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/im-yorubas-number-one-monarch-historically-i-dont-fight-for-supremacy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T05:59:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/im-yorubas-number-one-monarch-historically-i-dont-fight-for-supremacy-alaafin-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, asserts his position as the number one king in Yorubaland. In an interview with Edmund Obilo on State Affairs, Owoade explained his claim based on historical contributions. He did not express a desire to be the supreme king, instead emphasizing his historical significance. When asked directly if he is the supreme king in Yorubaland, Owoade responded, \"Historically, yes. If you want to go by history and the contribution of Oyo to Yoruba civilisation, then I would say that the Alaafin is number one.\" The Alaafin's stance came after a disagreement with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, over the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland bestowed upon businessman Dotun Sanusi. The Alaafin insisted that the Ooni does not possess the authority to give such a comprehensive title.",
  "summary": "The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, says he is the number one king in Yorubaland. Speaking during an interview with Edmund Obilo on State Affairs, Owoade based his remark on history, stating that he is not fighting for supremacy. Asked if he is the supreme king in Yorubaland, the royal father said, […] I'm Yoruba's number one monarch historically, I don't fight for supremacy - Alaafin",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "‘I don’t fight for supremacy, but historically, I’m number one’ — Alaafin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/i-dont-fight-for-supremacy-but-historically-im-number-one-alaafin",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:56:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I’m Yoruba’s number one monarch historically — Alaafin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/im-yorubas-number-one-monarch-historically-alaafin",
        "published": "2026-11-07T05:14:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}