{
  "id": 3731962,
  "title": "Ogogo’s in-law, Yusuf Lawal debunks reports of Kira giving birth after father’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/ogogos-in-law-yusuf-lawal-debunks-reports-of-kira-giving-birth-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:57:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/ogogos-in-law-yusuf-lawal-debunks-reports-of-kira-giving-birth-after-fathers-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian professional footballer Yusuf Lawal, who is the son-in-law of late actor Ogogo, has refuted viral reports claiming that his wife, Kira Taiwo, gave birth. It was widely circulated that Kira had welcomed a baby boy just two days after Ogogo's demise. In response to this news, Lawal took to Instagram and posted a statement saying, \"This is not true.\" He further requested the public to cease sharing unverified reports about his family, stating, \"We've been receiving numerous calls and messages from family and friends inquiring about this matter, and we felt compelled to address it openly.\" Lawal emphasized their grief over the loss of their father, requesting everyone to refrain from disseminating unverified information regarding their family. Ogogo passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, and was laid to rest the following day.",
  "summary": "Yusuf Lawal, a Nigerian professional footballer and late actor Ogogo’s son in-law, has debunked viral reports that his wife has given birth. It was widely reported that the footballer’s wife, Kira Taiwo, welcomed a baby boy two days after Ogogo’s death. Reacting to the development in a disclaimer post on his Instagram story on Wednesday night, Yusuf […] Ogogo’s in-law, Yusuf Lawal debunks reports…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Yinka Quadri reveals what Ogogo told him at the hospital before his death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/yinka-quadri-reveals-what-ogogo-told-him-at-the-hospital-before-his",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:05:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "‘Don’t cry, nothing will happen to me’ — Yinka Quadri recalls Ogogo’s final words",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dont-cry-nothing-will-happen-to-me-yinka-quadri-recalls-ogogos-final",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:11:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}