{
  "id": 5485445,
  "title": "Tinubu, Gowon, Obasanjo Pay Glowing Tributes to Ex-SGF, Boss Mustapha, at 70",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/tinubu-gowon-obasanjo-pay-glowing-tributes-to-ex-sgf-boss-mustapha-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T03:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/04/tinubu-gowon-obasanjo-pay-glowing-tributes-to-ex-sgf-boss-mustapha-at-70/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon have all paid tribute to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on what would be his 70th birthday on August 5, 2025. President Tinubu described Mustapha as an exceptional leader, statesman, devoted public servant, and patriot with institutional memory. In his congratulatory message, he highlighted Mustapha's unwavering commitment to Nigeria, his calm leadership during the Buhari administration, and his role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Former President Obasanjo also congratulated Mustapha, praising his dedicated service to the country and expressing his gratitude for joining the celebration in Yola. General Gowon commended Mustapha's excellent public service record and his resilience during the COVID-19 crisis as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force.",
  "summary": "• President: He’s an exceptional leader, statesman, devoted public servant, patriot • Obasanjo: He has profound record of dedicated service to Nigeria •Gowon: He’s a compelling testimony to excellence in",
  "key_points": [],
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  "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."
}