{
  "id": 10228107,
  "title": "Atiku, Saraki celebrate Bishop Oyedepo at 72",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/atiku-saraki-celebrate-bishop-oyedepo-at-72-10228107",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T14:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "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 both extended their best wishes to the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday. In separate messages on social media, both prominent figures praised the cleric for his remarkable contributions to education, mentorship, philanthropy, and human development. Atiku commended Oyedepo's role in building institutions such as Covenant University and Landmark University, calling his dedication to uplifting people and building institutions \"worthy of celebration.\" Atiku also expressed his admiration for Oyedepo's commitment to raising people and advancing human development. Similarly, Saraki admired Oyedepo's unwavering stand by his convictions, even when it was not easy to voice his beliefs. He expressed his hope that Oyedepo would continue to have good health and serve humanity for many more years.",
  "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."
}