{
  "id": 6935352,
  "title": "Meet Nigerian grandfather who bagged first-class from UK varsity at 68",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/meet-nigerian-grandfather-who-bagged-first-class-from-uk-varsity-at-68",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:26:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-grandfather-of-12-who-bagged-first-class-from-uk-varsity-at-68/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian-born Chris Osagbaekhoe, 68, has become the first person of his age to earn a first-class degree in Social Work from Goldsmiths, University of London. The Thamesmead resident enrolled as a mature student at 64 and completed the four-year course in 2024, overcoming setbacks to stay focused on his goal of supporting vulnerable people. Born and raised in Nigeria, Osagbaekhoe has a son, four daughters and 12 grandchildren. His disability inspired him to become an advocate for people with unrepresented voices. According to Goldsmiths, his resilience and faith, along with university support, led to his achievement, inspiring him to encourage others to pursue their passions.",
  "summary": "A Nigerian-born grandfather of 12, Chris Osagbaekhoe, has graduated with a first-class degree in Social Work from Goldsmiths, University of London, at the age of 68. Osagbaekhoe, who lives in Thamesmead, south-east London, completed the four-year course after enrolling as a mature student at 64, the BBC reported. Born and raised in Nigeria, the 68-year-old Read More:…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Meet Nigerian grandfather who bagged first-class from UK varsity at 68",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/meet-nigerian-grandfather-who-bagged-first-class-from-uk-varsity-at-68-6937614",
        "published": "2026-09-12T15:02:42.000Z"
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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."
}