{
  "id": 15993548,
  "title": "Tinubu Felicitates Kwankwaso at 70, Says He’s a Friend and Progressive Politician",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tinubu-felicitates-kwankwaso-at-70-says-hes-a-friend-and-progressive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:36:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/22/tinubu-felicitates-kwankwaso-at-70-says-hes-a-friend-and-progressive-politician/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu congratulated his friend and progressive politician, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on his 70th birthday. Tinubu praised Kwankwaso's extensive contributions to the nation, citing his roles as former Governor of Kano State, ex-defence minister, and former Senator. The pair have a long-standing association in the National Assembly and as governors, ultimately uniting in 2013 to form the All Progressives Congress. Both Tinubu and Kwankwaso remain influential figures in Nigerian politics, despite competing on different platforms in the upcoming 2027 elections. The opposition People Democratic Party (PDP), led by Peter Obi, also celebrated Kwankwaso's milestone birthday, emphasizing his experience in public service and his potential to contribute to the party's vision for a better Nigeria.",
  "summary": "• Hails his contributions to nation, as Obi, NDC vow to rescue Nigeria, celebrate ally Deji Elumoye and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with the vice",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}