{
  "id": 3940267,
  "title": "Why I want to restore fuel subsidy — Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/why-i-want-to-restore-fuel-subsidy-atiku",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:46:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-i-want-to-restore-fuel-subsidy-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his desire to restore fuel subsidy in the 2027 presidential election if elected, highlighting the lack of transparency surrounding the funds saved from the subsidy removal. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku questioned where the money saved from the subsidy went, emphasizing the need to address Nigerians' severe economic hardships. He argued that the funds should have been used to reduce poverty, support education, and create job opportunities for the youth. Atiku also pointed out that the removal of the subsidy should have led to improvements in security and other crucial areas, but instead, he believes the money was misused. He asserts that if elected, he would restore the subsidy and ensure the resources are utilized to address the challenges faced by Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Atiku Abubakar explains his plan to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027, citing economic hardship and unaccounted funds from its removal. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-want-to-restore-fuel-subsidy-atiku/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Don’t let Atiku deceive you about fuel subsidy – Sowore warns Nigerians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/dont-let-atiku-deceive-you-about-fuel-subsidy-sowore-warns-nigerians",
        "published": "2026-08-28T05:52:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Why I want to restore fuel subsidy — Atiku",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/why-i-want-to-restore-fuel-subsidy-atiku-3942913",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:00:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}