{
  "id": 4535474,
  "title": "Cleric urges C’River gov to sack underperforming appointees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/cleric-urges-criver-gov-to-sack-underperforming-appointees-4535474",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:58:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/cleric-urges-criver-gov-to-sack-underperforming-appointees/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Territorial Archbishop of Calabar and Convener of the Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has warned Governor Bassey Otu over what he described as the presence of “weak and self-profiling” appointees in his administration, saying they are slowing down government efforts, policies and prospects. Speaking to journalists in Calabar at the Read More:…",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Cleric urges C’River gov to sack underperforming appointees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/cleric-urges-criver-gov-to-sack-underperforming-appointees",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:50:16.000Z"
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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."
}