{
  "id": 12604988,
  "title": "Rare democratic feat, Tinubu hails Indian PM Modi’s 25-year leadership milestone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rare-democratic-feat-tinubu-hails-indian-pm-modis-25-year-leadership",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:44:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rare-democratic-feat-tinubu-hails-indian-pm-modis-25-year-leadership-milestone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 25 years in government, labeling the achievement as rare in any democracy. In a statement, Tinubu congratulated Modi on behalf of the Nigerian government, people, and himself. Tinubu highlighted the significance of Modi's uninterrupted leadership, particularly in a democracy, noting that the Indian Prime Minister has led with vision and a commitment to development. Tinubu also praised Modi's contributions to India's growth, including infrastructure, digital services, financial inclusion, and innovation. The Nigerian President reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening its relationship with India, recalling the historic State Visit by Modi to Nigeria in November 2024.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi on his 25th anniversary in government, describing it as a rare democratic achievement. Read More: https://punchng.com/rare-democratic-feat-tinubu-hails-indian-pm-modis-25-year-leadership-milestone/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu praises Indian PM Modi's 25-year leadership as rare in any democracy.",
    "Tinubu congratulates Modi on behalf of Nigeria, people, and himself.",
    "Nigerian President reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with India."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Tinubu congratulates India’s PM on 25 years in public leadership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/tinubu-congratulates-indias-pm-on-25-years-in-public-leadership",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:23:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Rare democratic feat, Tinubu hails Indian PM Modi’s 25-year leadership milestone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rare-democratic-feat-tinubu-hails-indian-pm-modis-25-year-leadership-12606454",
        "published": "2026-10-07T10:52:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}