{
  "id": 570253,
  "title": "Kasunmu’s death makes Solanke Nigeria’s most senior living SAN – Pinheiro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/kasunmus-death-makes-solanke-nigerias-most-senior-living-san-pinheiro",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T14:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kasunmus-death-makes-solanke-nigerias-most-senior-living-san-pinheiro/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kasunmu's passing has elevated Chief Folake Solanke to the title of the most senior living Senior Advocate of Nigeria, following his death at the age of 92. Pinheiro, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, praised Kasunmu as a formidable and forensic advocate, a distinguished scholar, former Attorney-General of Lagos State, and Professor of Law at Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos. Kasunmu's passing has shifted the distinction and position to Solanke, a respected figure in the Nigerian Bar.",
  "summary": "Following the death of Prof. Alfred Kasunmu, Chief Folake Solanke SAN is now Nigeria’s most senior living Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Learn more about this Read More: https://punchng.com/kasunmus-death-makes-solanke-nigerias-most-senior-living-san-pinheiro/",
  "key_points": [
    "Kasunmu died at 92, elevating Solanke to senior most living SAN",
    "Pinheiro praised Kasunmu as formidable forensic advocate",
    "Solanke remains respected figure in Nigerian Bar"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kasunmu’s death makes Solanke Nigeria’s most senior living SAN – Pinheiro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/kasunmus-death-makes-solanke-nigerias-most-senior-living-san-pinheiro-571750",
        "published": "2026-08-11T14:26:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}