{
  "id": 19998252,
  "title": "Atiku: I sympathise with Nigerians bearing cost of Tinubu’s policies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/atiku-i-sympathise-with-nigerians-bearing-cost-of-tinubus-policies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/atiku-i-sympathise-with-nigerians-bearing-cost-of-tinubus-policies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his deep sympathy for Nigerians who are struggling due to the adverse economic conditions brought about by the policies of the Tinubu administration. Speaking in Bauchi, Atiku highlighted the severe impact on the country's bakery sector, which has seen nearly a 40% decline in membership over the past two years. He pointed to soaring energy costs, exorbitant interest rates, and rising production expenses as the primary culprits behind the closure of numerous businesses and the subsequent burden on the Nigerian populace. Atiku, who visited Bauchi to continue his campaign on affordable living, emphasized the dire consequences of high costs on everyday life, particularly for those who rely on bread as a staple food. He called for urgent action from the government to address the escalating energy costs and the lack of affordable financing that are driving productive businesses to shut down, resulting in job losses and increased prices for basic food items. Atiku vowed to champion an economic plan that prioritizes local production, job protection, and affordability for Nigerian families, urging the Federal Government to take immediate steps to alleviate the economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the devastating economic conditions that have driven the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria to lose nearly 40 per cent of its membership in just two years. In a statement issued in Bauchi through the Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said the collapse […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Atiku, Obi making victory easy for Tinubu – Sule Lamido",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/2027-atiku-obi-making-victory-easy-for-tinubu-sule-lamido",
        "published": "2026-11-14T11:08:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Atiku attacks Tinubu as 40% of bakeries shut down, cooking gas hits N1,800/kg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/atiku-attacks-tinubu-as-40-of-bakeries-shut-down-cooking-gas-hits-n1",
        "published": "2026-11-14T11:32:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}