{
  "id": 8087907,
  "title": "Shettima leads FG delegation to Yola, mourns Bamanga Tukur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/shettima-leads-fg-delegation-to-yola-mourns-bamanga-tukur-8087907",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T19:56:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/shettima-leads-fg-delegation-to-yola-mourns-bamanga-tukur/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima led a delegation to Yola, Adamawa State, to convey President Bola Tinubu's condolences to the family of the late Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. The delegation visited the Lamido of Adamawa's palace, where Shettima paid homage to the traditional ruler. Following this, they proceeded to Tukur's family residence, Tukur Lodge, where Shettima delivered Tinubu's message of condolence. The VP described Tukur as a distinguished Nigerian who made significant contributions to entrepreneurship, public service, and national development. He urged the Tukur family to remain united and celebrate Tukur's life of service, while also commending the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, for his support.",
  "summary": "Vice President Kashim Shettima led a FG delegation to Yola to mourn the late Bamanga Tukur, conveying President Tinubu’s condolences to his family. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-leads-fg-delegation-to-yola-mourns-bamanga-tukur/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Bamanga Tukur: Shettima visits family, pays tribute to late elder statesman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/bamanga-tukur-shettima-visits-family-pays-tribute-to-late-elder",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:34:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Shettima leads FG delegation to Yola, mourns Bamanga Tukur",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/shettima-leads-fg-delegation-to-yola-mourns-bamanga-tukur",
        "published": "2026-09-17T19:48:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}