{
  "id": 11518228,
  "title": "Atiku govt will cut fuel, food costs within one year – Amaechi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/atiku-govt-will-cut-fuel-food-costs-within-one-year-amaechi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T20:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/atiku-govt-will-cut-fuel-food-costs-within-one-year-amaechi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Transportation Minister and vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has stated that an administration led by Atiku Abubakar would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within the first year of its rule. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi criticized President Bola Tinubu's economic policies and outlined measures proposed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He highlighted the removal of petrol and electricity subsidies leading to increased economic hardship, making it difficult for Nigerians to afford basic necessities. Amaechi also criticized Tinubu for failing to deliver on electricity promises and expressed Atiku's commitment to reintroduce subsidy measures to ease the economic burden on the population.",
  "summary": "Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said an Atiku Abubakar-led administration would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within its first year in office. Amaechi made the claim on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised the economic policies of President Bola Read…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "I have been in govt more than Tinubu – Rotimi Amaechi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-have-been-in-govt-more-than-tinubu-rotimi-amaechi",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:30:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Atiku govt will cut fuel, food costs within one year – Amaechi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/atiku-govt-will-cut-fuel-food-costs-within-one-year-amaechi-11519345",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:32:43.000Z"
      }
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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."
}