{
  "id": 2457271,
  "title": "I refused to be ordinary — UNIBEN first-class Law graduate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/i-refused-to-be-ordinary-uniben-first-class-law-graduate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T00:26:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-refused-to-be-ordinary-uniben-first-class-law-graduate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hannah Kintum, a 21-year-old graduate from the University of Benin with a first-class Law degree and a CGPA of 4.69, reflects on her journey to academic excellence. Born in Cross River State and raised in a family of seven, Hannah initially struggled academically until her sophomore year, when she began to excel. She gained admission to the University of Benin in 2021, majoring in Law due to her innate desire to have her voice heard. Despite the demanding nature of the course, Hannah maintained a first-class CGPA throughout her studies, attributing her success to discipline, consistency, and sacrifice. Her academic achievements were supported by a supportive family, particularly her father, as well as various extracurricular activities and leadership roles.",
  "summary": "Hannah Kintum, a UNIBEN first-class Law graduate, shares her journey to academic excellence, discipline, and sacrifices made to achieve a 4.69 CGPA. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-refused-to-be-ordinary-uniben-first-class-law-graduate/",
  "key_points": [
    "Hannah Kintum, 21, first-class Law graduate from UNIBEN",
    "Born in Cross River State, raised in family of seven",
    "Maintained first-class CGPA through discipline and sacrifice"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hannah Kintum's exceptional academic record shows that determination and hard work can overcome early struggles, enabling her to stand out and achieve her goals through discipline and sacrifice.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I refused to be ordinary — UNIBEN first-class Law graduate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/i-refused-to-be-ordinary-uniben-first-class-law-graduate-2461262",
        "published": "2026-08-22T00:52:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}