{
  "id": 20173140,
  "title": "JUST IN: Emir Sanusi visits Olubadan in Ibadan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/just-in-emir-sanusi-visits-olubadan-in-ibadan-20173140",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T12:47:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/just-in-emir-sanusi-visits-olubadan-in-ibadan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the ruler of Kano, paid a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in the capital city of Ibadan on Sunday. The purpose of the meeting was to foster a stronger bond between the Yoruba and Hausa ethnic groups in Nigeria. The Emir, accompanied by a large group of followers, arrived at the Oke-Aremo palace, the residence of the Olubadan. With a warm smile, he declared, \"It is a great pleasure for me to visit the Olubadan Palace once more. I have had a close relationship with many Ibadan residents even before I took up my position as Emir of Kano. Consequently, Ibadan is like a second home to me.\"\n\nPrior to the public gathering, the traditional rulers had a private conversation in an inner chamber. Following this discussion, they moved to a conference room to address a larger audience. According to the PUNCH, the visit was motivated by the long-standing relationship between the two ethnic groups.",
  "summary": "The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Sunday visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to strengthen Yoruba-Hausa ethnic bonds. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-emir-sanusi-visits-olubadan-in-ibadan/",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}