{
  "id": 5053921,
  "title": "Tinubu hails Shettima as ‘patriot, trusted ally’ on 60th birthday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/tinubu-hails-shettima-as-patriot-trusted-ally-on-60th-birthday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:22:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-shettima-as-patriot-trusted-ally-on-60th-birthday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu expressed their heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, lauding him as a loyal ally, patriot, and committed public servant. Tinubu highlighted Shettima's unwavering dedication to the All Progressives Congress and his steadfast support for the administration during his birthday statement. The President praised Shettima for his loyalty, wisdom, and sense of duty, emphasizing that his contributions have been invaluable to the administration. The First Lady also took the opportunity to congratulate Shettima, joining his family, friends, and political associates in celebrating the milestone. She praised his strength, loyalty, and commitment to the nation. Tinubu acknowledged Shettima's distinguished banking career and his service to Borno State and Nigeria, commending him for his courageous leadership, diligence, compassion, and commitment to improving the lives of the people. Both Tinubu and his wife expressed optimism about continued progress in Nigeria under Shettima's leadership and prayed for his continued health, wisdom, and blessings.",
  "summary": "President Tinubu celebrates Vice President Kashim Shettima’s 60th birthday, praising him as a patriot, trusted ally, and committed public servant. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-shettima-as-patriot-trusted-ally-on-60th-birthday/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Shettima at 60",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/oluremi-tinubu-celebrates-shettima-at-60",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:54:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}