{
  "id": 3388000,
  "title": "The subsidy question Tinubu can’t escape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-subsidy-question-tinubu-cant-escape-3388000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T00:38:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/the-subsidy-question-tinubu-cant-escape/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Nigerians are questioning the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Atiku has proposed an alternative model for domestic refining to lower the pump price and cost of living.\n\nPresident Tinubu's government has faced criticism over the fuel subsidy removal, with some dismissing Atiku's idea. According to Premium Times, the APC and President Tinubu acknowledge that Atiku's solution to subsidise production resonates with the people.\n\nThe issue has sparked debate, with various perspectives being shared. TheCable describes the current moment in politics as exciting, while Punch reports that Nigerians are seeking answers on the fuel subsidy removal and how the government has utilised the savings.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "The subsidy question Tinubu can’t escape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-subsidy-question-tinubu-cant-escape",
        "published": "2026-08-26T00:38:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}