{
  "id": 3112381,
  "title": "‘You’ve been a stabilising voice’, Tinubu hails Sultan at 70",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/youve-been-a-stabilising-voice-tinubu-hails-sultan-at-70",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:37:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/youve-been-a-stabilising-voice-tinubu-hails-sultan-at-70/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a stabilising force during difficult times and a bridge-builder among different faiths. In a statement, Tinubu praised the Sultan's 70 years of service, commitment to peace, and adherence to the traditions of the Sokoto Caliphate. He emphasized the Sultan's influence as a moral compass for the Muslim community and the entire nation, and expressed gratitude for his partnership in nation-building. Tinubu wished the Sultan continued health and strength, and hoped his reign would bring further blessings and guidance to Nigeria.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday, describing the traditional ruler as “a stabilising voice in times of turbulence, a bridge-builder across faiths and a moral compass”. President Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed on Monday, said he joined millions of Nigerians in “celebrating […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}