{
  "id": 7972523,
  "title": "‘He represented excellence of Nigerian spirit’ – Peter Obi mourns Olu Jacobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/he-represented-excellence-of-nigerian-spirit-peter-obi-mourns-olu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/he-represented-excellence-of-nigerian-spirit-peter-obi-mourns-olu-jacobs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential contender of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), mourned the passing of renowned Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs. In a statement issued following the news of the actor's death, Obi described Jacobs as a symbol of excellence who made significant contributions to Nigeria's film and creative industry. Born on 16 September 2026, the actor's career spanned several decades, with work in both Britain and Africa.\n\nObi emphasized that Jacobs embodied the best of the Nigerian spirit, exemplifying excellence through his remarkable contributions to the film and creative industries. He stressed the importance of giving one's best to society and contributing to its betterment, a principle that Jacobs lived by throughout his career. His dedication to his craft, professionalism, and discipline were widely acknowledged by colleagues and fans alike.\n\nAs the nation mourns the loss of a cherished talent, Obi expressed his condolences to Jacobs' family, friends, and colleagues in the Nigerian creative community. He prayed for the strength of the family and the entire nation to bear this irreplaceable loss, offering a heartfelt prayer for the deceased and all the faithful departed.",
  "summary": "The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs. Obi described Jacobs as a symbol of excellence who made remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s film and creative industry. “It is with sadness that I received the news of the passing of our veteran […] ‘He represented excellence of Nigerian spirit’ –…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Peter Max, the rainbow-eyed artist who painted the spirit of the 1960s, dies at 88",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/peter-max-the-rainbow-eyed-artist-who-painted-the-spirit-of-the-1960s",
        "published": "2026-09-17T06:15:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}