{
  "id": 562841,
  "title": "Ex-lawmaker hails Tinubu for honouring Aguiyi-Ironsi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ex-lawmaker-hails-tinubu-for-honouring-aguiyi-ironsi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T12:15:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-lawmaker-hails-tinubu-for-honouring-aguiyi-ironsi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo has praised President Bola Tinubu for honouring Nigeria's first Military Head of State, Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, on the 60th anniversary of his assassination. Aguiyi-Ironsi, who hailed from Onuigbo's constituency in Abia State, was killed alongside Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi during a counter-coup in Ibadan on July 29, 1966. Tinubu described Aguiyi-Ironsi as a symbol of patriotism, courage, discipline, and selfless service to the nation, commending him for his contributions to Nigeria's socio-political history. Onuigbo also noted the recent review of salaries and emoluments for serving military personnel, praising Tinubu's commitment to the welfare of the Armed Forces.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ex-lawmaker hails Tinubu for honouring Aguiyi-Ironsi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ex-lawmaker-hails-tinubu-for-honouring-aguiyi-ironsi-564363",
        "published": "2026-08-11T12:15:49.000Z"
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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."
}