{
  "id": 4171686,
  "title": "Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-4171686",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T11:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-discourages-birthday-adverts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced plans for a modest 60th birthday celebration on September 2, 2026. In a statement released by his media aide Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima appealed to supporters and the media to keep the event low-key and avoid public celebrations, congratulatory advertisements, or any form of paid media coverage. The Vice President stated that he believed public attention should remain focused on the critical work of national development rather than individual milestones. Instead of elaborate parties or paid media attention, Shettima urged his well-wishers to direct their goodwill towards prayer for Nigeria and the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He specifically requested prayers for the success of economic reforms, solutions to security challenges, national unity, and the well-being of all Nigerians. Shettima emphasized that this milestone should serve as a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed dedication to the country's progress.",
  "summary": "Vice President Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations or ads for his 60th birthday, urging focus on national development and prayers for Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-discourages-birthday-adverts/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:06:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}