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  "id": 3815175,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian convicted of cocaine smuggling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/saudi-arabia-executes-nigerian-convicted-of-cocaine-smuggling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T20:51:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/saudi-arabia-executes-nigerian-convicted-of-cocaine-smuggling/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia has executed Nigerian national Idris Ibrahim for cocaine smuggling, following a legal process that saw his conviction upheld by multiple courts. The execution took place in Madina region on August 24, 2026, in line with Saudi Arabia's strict stance on drug trafficking, which carries the death penalty for offenders. The case highlights the kingdom's uncompromising approach to combating drug smuggling, as Ibrahim's conviction was confirmed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court before the sentence was carried out.",
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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."
}