{
  "id": 15482863,
  "title": "Buni meets Damaturu chief imams, calls for prayers for Yobe, Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/buni-meets-damaturu-chief-imams-calls-for-prayers-for-yobe-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T19:21:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/buni-meets-damaturu-chief-imams-calls-for-prayers-for-yobe-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni held a meeting with the chief imams of Jummu at mosques in Damaturu. He implored them to escalate their prayers for peace in Yobe State and across Nigeria. Governor Buni called upon the Imams to incorporate messages of love, peace, and tolerance into their Friday sermons. He reminded them of the state's past hardships and warned that Yobe cannot endure another such ordeal.\n\nGovernor Buni emphasized that as the nation approaches the general elections, it is crucial for religious leaders to preach peace and pray for a smooth electoral process. Ustaz Babagana Malam Kyari, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs and the convener of the meeting, praised Governor Buni for taking proactive steps to ensure a peaceful electioneering process in the state. He assured that the Governor's call would further motivate the Imams to intensify their prayers.",
  "summary": "Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday, met with chief imams of Jummu'at mosques in Damaturu and called on them to intensify prayers for peace in Yobe State and Nigeria. Governor Buni urged the Imams to use their Friday sermons to preach love, peace and tolerance. He reminded them of the sad experience the […] Buni meets Damaturu chief imams, calls for prayers for Yobe, Nigeria",
  "key_points": [
    "Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni met Damaturu chief imams",
    "Imams urged to escalate prayers for peace in Yobe and Nigeria",
    "Governor emphasized importance of peace during election season"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}