{
  "id": 8397231,
  "title": "Keyamo tackles Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’, says it’s disrespectful",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/keyamo-tackles-atiku-for-calling-tinubu-bola-says-its-disrespectful-8397231",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/keyamo-tackles-atiku-for-calling-tinubu-bola-says-its-disrespectful/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed his disapproval of former Vice-President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for repeatedly calling President Bola Tinubu by his first name during a recent press conference. Keyamo described Atiku's actions as \"very disrespectful and discourteous\" and emphasized that the dignity of the presidency should be preserved, regardless of political differences. He accused Atiku of speaking from a place of personal anger and bitterness. Keyamo also pointed out the inconsistency in Atiku's statements regarding the age difference between the two men, as he had previously claimed Tinubu was older than himself.",
  "summary": "Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has criticised former VP Atiku Abubakar for calling President Bola Tinubu ‘Bola’, describing it as disrespectful. Read More: https://punchng.com/keyamo-tackles-atiku-for-calling-tinubu-bola-says-its-disrespectful/",
  "key_points": [
    "Festus Keyamo condemns Atiku for calling Tinubu by first name",
    "Keyamo calls Atiku's actions disrespectful and discourteous",
    "Keyamo accuses Atiku of speaking from personal anger and bitterness"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This public rebuke by Keyamo underscores the heightened tensions and personal animosity within Nigeria's political elite, with the Minister prioritizing presidential dignity over partisan politeness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Keyamo tackles Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’, says it’s disrespectful",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/keyamo-tackles-atiku-for-calling-tinubu-bola-says-its-disrespectful",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:36:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "APC challenges Atiku to present alternatives to Tinubu reforms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/apc-challenges-atiku-to-present-alternatives-to-tinubu-reforms",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:28:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}