{
  "id": 11257290,
  "title": "Nigeria at 66: Aiyedatiwa seeks violence-free poll in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-at-66-aiyedatiwa-seeks-violence-free-poll-in-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:26:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/01/nigeria-at-66-aiyedatiwa-seeks-violence-free-poll-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria commemorated its 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital, with Governor Aiyedatiwa delivering an address emphasizing the importance of a violence-free election in 2027. The governor cautioned that political disagreements should not tear apart the unity that citizens share as families, neighbors, and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa called on political leaders and young people to refrain from violence, engage on issues rather than personalities, and respect the rights of all citizens. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for his ongoing support and collaboration with the state, highlighting the President's initiatives aimed at bolstering the economy, infrastructure, and investment climate. These include the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and the proposed Deep-Sea Port, among other endeavors. Aiyedatiwa reminded everyone that independence is not merely a commemoration of a date but a perpetual obligation to the past, present, and future.",
  "summary": "The governor warned that political differences must never destroy the bonds that unite citizens as families, neighbours and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engagement and respect the rights […]…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nigeria-66-aiyedatiwa-calls-for-joint-efforts-on-nation-building",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:02:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Aiyedatiwa urges Nigerians to unite for stronger nation as Nigeria marks 66th independence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/aiyedatiwa-urges-nigerians-to-unite-for-stronger-nation-as-nigeria",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/independence-day-shun-broad-generalisation-assess-tinubus-economic",
        "published": "2026-10-01T20:02:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}