{
  "id": 445640,
  "title": "Tinubu treks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tinubu-treks-to-office-eats-once-daily-nrs-boss-445640",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T07:14:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-treks-to-office-eats-once-daily-nrs-boss/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, has addressed concerns about the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials, including President Bola Tinubu. During an interview on Channels Television, Adedeji clarified that despite his high-profile position, Tinubu does not live extravagantly. The discussion was prompted by public debate over government spending and the lifestyles of political leaders during a period of economic challenges in Nigeria. Adedeji pointed out that President Tinubu typically walks from his residence to his office, using a vehicle only when traveling to the airport. Additionally, he revealed that the President consumes food only once a day and has not traveled outside Nigeria in the past three months. Adedeji challenged the notion that the President would need luxury vehicles, arguing that if he could afford them, it would be a trivial concern compared to the country's broader issues. He emphasized the need to focus on economic challenges rather than scrutinizing the personal lives of public officials.",
  "summary": "The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has refuted claims of lavish lifestyles among public officials, including President Bola Tinubu. During an interview with Channels Television, Adedeji stated that Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position, and that the President walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport. Adedeji also claimed that Tinubu eats only once daily and has not travelled outside Nigeria in the past three months. The discussion comes amid public debate over government spending and the lifestyles of political leaders, particularly as Nigerians continue to contend with rising living costs and economic pressures.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerians tackle NRS boss, Adedeji over Tinubu trekking to office, eating once daily comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/nigerians-tackle-nrs-boss-adedeji-over-tinubu-trekking-to-office",
        "published": "2026-08-10T05:18:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu treks to office, eats once daily — NRS boss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tinubu-treks-to-office-eats-once-daily-nrs-boss",
        "published": "2026-08-10T06:52:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}