{
  "id": 17236501,
  "title": "Wike unveils pedestrian bridge built by Abuja church",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/wike-unveils-pedestrian-bridge-built-by-abuja-church",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T14:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wike-unveils-pedestrian-bridge-built-by-abuja-church/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike inaugurated a pedestrian bridge built by the Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja. Wike highlighted the church's persistent efforts to obtain government approval for the project, which began in 2018 but was only granted in February 2026 after a reminder was sent. Prior to the inauguration, Wike addressed Nigerians, urging them to both praise and criticize government actions, depending on their merit. Dunamis International Gospel Centre founder, Pastor Paul Enenche, expressed gratitude to Wike for granting the approval, noting the church had faced rejection for six years before finally receiving permission. During the event, Enenche reminded Wike that discussing governance was part of politics, as the minister had been asked by the pastor not to campaign at the inauguration.",
  "summary": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has inaugurated a pedestrian bridge constructed by Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja after a six-year approval delay. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-unveils-pedestrian-bridge-built-by-abuja-church/",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike inaugurates pedestrian bridge",
    "Church Dunamis International Gospel Centre built bridge after 6-year wait",
    "Pastor Paul Enenche thanks Wike, warns against campaigning at event"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Wike praises Dunamis Church for building pedestrian bridge in Abuja",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/wike-praises-dunamis-church-for-building-pedestrian-bridge-in-abuja",
        "published": "2026-10-30T14:22:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}