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  "id": 3408641,
  "title": "Yoruba Tennis Club centenary: Fatomilola urges heritage preservation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/yoruba-tennis-club-centenary-fatomilola-urges-heritage-preservation-3408641",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/yoruba-tennis-club-centenary-fatomilola-urges-heritage-preservation/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Prof. Peter Fatomilola spoke at the Yoruba Tennis Club centenary, urging members to preserve their heritage and indigenous knowledge rooted in Ifa philosophy.\n\nHe also discussed the Yoruba understanding of destiny, explaining that it is more complex than the belief that human beings are controlled by predetermined forces. According to Fatomilola, destiny should be understood in relation to what people inherit, encounter, choose, and ultimately become.\n\nFatomilola stressed that while individuals may not choose their circumstances, they have the power to influence their lives through knowledge, hard work, character, and perseverance. He warned against using destiny as an excuse for failure or lack of progress, saying people should take responsibility for their choices and actions.",
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Yoruba Tennis Club Centenary Week: Fatomilola Advocates Responsibility, Character in Pursuit of Destiny",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/yoruba-tennis-club-centenary-week-fatomilola-advocates-responsibility",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:52:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Yoruba Tennis Club centenary: Fatomilola urges heritage preservation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/yoruba-tennis-club-centenary-fatomilola-urges-heritage-preservation",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:36:16.000Z"
      }
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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."
}