{
  "id": 412766,
  "title": "Ooni unveils names of newborn princess",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ooni-unveils-names-of-newborn-princess-412766",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T22:26:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ooni-unveils-names-of-newborn-princess/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, recently announced the names for his newborn daughter during a traditional naming ceremony held in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The event, which took place exactly a week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl, drew traditional rulers, palace chiefs, Yoruba culture enthusiasts, and well-wishers from across Nigeria. The princess was officially named Adelewa, Adeyele, Adeshikemi and Ayoade, Omo Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The traditional blessing, performed by the Lowa Adimula of Ife, Oba Ademola Adeyeye, included prayers for the princess to embody wisdom, health, strength, grace and longevity, aiming to be a respected representative of the royal dynasty and a symbol of Yoruba culture.",
  "summary": "The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has officially announced the names of his newborn daughter during a traditional naming ceremony held at the Emese Court within his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The ceremony took place exactly one week after the safe delivery of the royal baby girl by the Ooni's wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi. The princess was named Adelewa, Adeyele, Adeshikemi and Ayoade, Omo Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. The traditional rites included prayers, royal blessings, and symbolic Yoruba customs performed to welcome the newborn into the revered House of Oduduwa. The names were formally announced by the Lowa Adimula of Ife, Oba Ademola Adeyeye, with the approval of the Ooni.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ooni unveils names of newborn princess",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ooni-unveils-names-of-newborn-princess",
        "published": "2026-08-09T22:10:34.000Z"
      }
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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."
}