{
  "id": 8893041,
  "title": "Tinubu Mourns Ex-Kogi Gov Ibrahim Idris",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tinubu-mourns-ex-kogi-gov-ibrahim-idris",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:43:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/21/tinubu-mourns-ex-kogi-gov-ibrahim-idris/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu mourned the loss of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, who passed away on Sunday. Tinubu's office released a statement on Monday, offering heartfelt condolences to the Idris family, the Government of Kogi State, and the governor's friends, associates, and political colleagues. The president described the death as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria, highlighting Idris' dedication to public service and state development throughout his life. Tinubu emphasized that Idris' tenure in office marked a crucial chapter in the political and developmental history of Kogi State. He acknowledged the former governor's contributions to Nigeria's democratic evolution and his long-standing involvement in public affairs. Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over Idris' passing, praying for the family's strength and fortitude during this challenging time.",
  "summary": "Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing on Sunday of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris. The president, in a statement issued",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-Kogi gov candidate mourns Ibrahim Idris",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/ex-kogi-gov-candidate-mourns-ibrahim-idris",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:58:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu mourns ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tinubu-mourns-ex-kogi-gov-ibrahim-idris-8907409",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:53:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}