{
  "id": 5080530,
  "title": "‘Don’t spend a kobo on a gift for me,’ Shettima shares lessons at 60",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dont-spend-a-kobo-on-a-gift-for-me-shettima-shares-lessons-at-60",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:14:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dont-spend-a-kobo-on-a-gift-for-me-shettima-shares-lessons-at-60/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima turned 60 on Wednesday, and urged Nigerians not to spend money on gifts or celebrations for his birthday. Instead, he asked them to channel their resources towards charities, causes or people in need across the country. Shettima expressed his gratitude for the affection, prayers and goodwill he had received throughout his life, but stated that turning 60 had reinforced his belief that a man should focus on giving rather than receiving. He appealed to those wishing to celebrate him to redirect their intentions to support those who needed it most. Shettima emphasized that acts of kindness, regardless of their size, could make a difference to those in need. He also encouraged Nigerians to pray for peace, prosperity and good governance in the country, highlighting the nation's industrious people, extraordinary talent, and youthful population as national assets.",
  "summary": "Vice President Kashim Shettima, turning 60, asks Nigerians to channel birthday gifts to charity and those in need, emphasizing generosity and prayer. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-spend-a-kobo-on-a-gift-for-me-shettima-shares-lessons-at-60/",
  "key_points": [
    "Vice President Shettima turned 60 on Wednesday.",
    "He urged Nigerians to donate to charities instead of buying gifts.",
    "Shettima emphasized giving over receiving at 60."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Don’t spend a kobo on a gift for me,’ Shettima shares lessons at 60",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dont-spend-a-kobo-on-a-gift-for-me-shettima-shares-lessons-at-60-5082676",
        "published": "2026-09-02T12:28:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}