{
  "id": 9768610,
  "title": "FULL LIST: League warns against fake Islamic titles, names MKO Abiola, Arisekola, Ishola, others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/full-list-league-warns-against-fake-islamic-titles-names-mko-abiola",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T13:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-league-warns-against-fake-islamic-titles-names-mko-abiola-arisekola-ishola-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has issued an official disclaimer warning against the unauthorised conferment of Islamic chieftaincy titles. The list includes current and past holders of these titles, such as Ambassador Sharafa Tunji Ishola (OFR) and Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola D-Darmak. The titles have historically been conferred to recognise Muslims who have demonstrated outstanding service to Islam and the Muslim Ummah in Yoruba Land. The League identified former Nigerian president Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, known as MKO Abiola, as a past holder of the title Baba Adinni of Yoruba Land.",
  "summary": "The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has warned against fake Islamic titles, releasing a list of authentic past and present holders like MKO Abiola Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-league-warns-against-fake-islamic-titles-names-mko-abiola-arisekola-ishola-others/",
  "key_points": [
    "League of Imams and Alfas warns against fake Islamic titles",
    "Names include Ambassador Ishola and Daud Makanjuola Akinola",
    "MKO Abiola recognized as past holder of Baba Adinni title"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FULL LIST: League warns against fake Islamic titles, names MKO Abiola, Arisekola, Ishola, others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/full-list-league-warns-against-fake-islamic-titles-names-mko-abiola-9771496",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:40:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}