{
  "id": 10226686,
  "title": "Atiku, Saraki celebrate Bishop Oyedepo at 72",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/atiku-saraki-celebrate-bishop-oyedepo-at-72",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T14:20:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/atiku-saraki-celebrate-bishop-oyedepo-at-72/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President Bukola Saraki have extended their birthday wishes to Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, on his 72nd birthday. Both Atiku and Saraki lauded Bishop Oyedepo for his contributions to education, mentorship, philanthropy, and human development. Atiku, in a message on his X handle, highlighted Oyedepo's role in establishing institutions such as Covenant University and Landmark University, while commending his philanthropic endeavors. Saraki, in a separate post, praised Oyedepo for standing by his convictions and consistently advocating for his beliefs, stating that his ministry has inspired many. Both leaders wished Bishop Oyedepo good health and many more years of service to Nigeria and humanity.",
  "summary": "Former VP Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki have celebrated Bishop David Oyedepo on his 72nd birthday, praising his contributions to soc Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-saraki-celebrate-bishop-oyedepo-at-72/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu celebrates Bishop Oyedepo at 72",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/tinubu-celebrates-bishop-oyedepo-at-72",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:22:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}