{
  "id": 16354265,
  "title": "Tinubu blames opposition for Nigeria’s hardship, seeks reelection to end it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/tinubu-blames-opposition-for-nigerias-hardship-seeks-reelection-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/tinubu-blames-opposition-for-nigerias-hardship-seeks-reelection-to-end-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressing the kickoff of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign in Kaduna, placed the blame for Nigeria's current hardships on opposition politicians and prior administrations. Tinubu asserted that his government is actively working to address these issues and reverse years of economic mismanagement. At the event, he argued that those criticizing his administration for Nigeria's economic challenges were the ones who had created the problems. He urged Nigerians to support his re-election bid in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, vowing that his administration would continue its efforts towards economic recovery and prosperity. Tinubu emphasized the progress made under his administration, highlighting accomplishments such as the reconstruction of roads and the resumption of schools and healthcare centers. He also defended the decision to remove fuel subsidies, attributing it to a need to tackle corruption and economic leakages. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani echoed Tinubu's message, urging residents to vote for Tinubu and other APC candidates, citing significant government interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and security.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday blamed opposition politicians and previous administrations for the hunger and poverty facing Nigerians, saying his government is working to reverse years of economic mismanagement. Speaking at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Kaduna, Tinubu said those criticising his administration over the country’s economic […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: ‘Don’t let them lie to you, fuel subsidy is gone for good’ – Tinubu tells Nigerians [VIDEO]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2027-dont-let-them-lie-to-you-fuel-subsidy-is-gone-for-good-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-10-24T17:05:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}