{
  "id": 17788499,
  "title": "Tinubu Pays Tribute To Sultan On 20th Anniversary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/tinubu-pays-tribute-to-sultan-on-20th-anniversary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/02/tinubu-pays-tribute-to-sultan-on-20th-anniversary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his reign. The President described the Sultan as a leader, friend, bridge between faiths, voice of moderation, and a steady counsellor to leaders nationwide. In his tribute, published on Monday, Tinubu expressed his admiration for the Sultan's 20 years on the throne, highlighting his humility, courage, and dedication to duty. He acknowledged the Sultan's role in preserving the Sokoto Caliphate's heritage and his contributions to peace, unity, and national development. The President praised the Sultan's wisdom, calm under tension, and commitment to Nigeria, noting his role as a moral authority and bridge between faiths. Tinubu also commended the Sultan's advocacy for peace, education, particularly for girls, support for farmers, and public health. He valued their friendship and appreciated the Sultan's honest, patriotic counsel. The President wished the Sultan continued good health, long life, and wisdom, and wished peace, unity, and honor to the Ummah under his reign.",
  "summary": ".Describes him as a leader, friend, bridge between faiths Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu pays tribute to Sultan of Sokoto on 20th anniversary of his reign.",
    "Tinubu describes Sultan as leader, friend, bridge between faiths, voice of moderation.",
    "He praises Sultan's humility, courage, dedication, wisdom, and advocacy for peace and education."
  ],
  "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."
}