{
  "id": 2312888,
  "title": "Subsidy: Tinubu gave Nigerians bad news from day one – Dele Momodu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/subsidy-tinubu-gave-nigerians-bad-news-from-day-one-dele-momodu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T05:53:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/subsidy-tinubu-gave-nigerians-bad-news-from-day-one-dele-momodu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, stating that he delivered bad news to Nigerians from the very first day of his administration. This critique came to light during an interview on Arise Television's Prime Time. The controversy revolves around the removal of the fuel subsidy by Tinubu, which has led to questions about the country's financial management. Momodu questioned the continuous borrowing by the Tinubu administration, pointing out that the removal of the fuel subsidy is surrounded by mystery. The lack of clear facts and figures regarding the cost of the subsidy adds to the complexity of the issue. Momodu further expressed concerns about the political climate in Nigeria, describing it as a dictatorship where leaders can operate without accountability. Upon taking office on May 29, 2023, Tinubu announced the removal of the fuel subsidy, which is considered a significant setback for the nation. Since then, Nigeria has not experienced any improvement. The publication of Ovation Magazine reported that the removal of the subsidy was shrouded in mystery, adding to the confusion surrounding the decision.",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, says President Bola Tinubu gave Nigerians bad news from the first day of his administration when he announced the removal of the fuel subsidy. Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, Momodu questioned the incessant borrowing by the Tinubu administration despite the […] Subsidy: Tinubu gave Nigerians…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu gave Kano over 40 key political appointments – Jibrin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/tinubu-gave-kano-over-40-key-political-appointments-jibrin",
        "published": "2026-08-20T22:56:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}