{
  "id": 8946844,
  "title": "Tinubu celebrates Falae at 88, hails contribution to democracy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tinubu-celebrates-falae-at-88-hails-contribution-to-democracy-8946844",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T15:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-falae-at-88-hails-contribution-to-democracy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu honored Chief Samuel Falae on his 88th birthday, recognizing his significant contributions to Nigeria's political and democratic landscape. In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Falae for his distinguished service as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Minister of Finance, and his pivotal role in the pro-democracy movement. The President highlighted Falae's co-founding of the National Democratic Coalition and his unwavering commitment to democratic principles during a tumultuous period in Nigeria's history. Tinubu commended Falae's courage, wisdom, and dedication, urging for God's continued strength for the elder statesman to further contribute to Nigeria's development.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and former SGF, Chief Samuel Falae, on his 88th birthday, hailing his contributions to democracy. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-falae-at-88-hails-contribution-to-democracy/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Tinubu celebrates Falae at 88, hails contribution to democracy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tinubu-celebrates-falae-at-88-hails-contribution-to-democracy",
        "published": "2026-09-21T15:14:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Tinubu greets ex-SGF Olu Falae at 88",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/tinubu-greets-ex-sgf-olu-falae-at-88",
        "published": "2026-09-21T16:19:10.000Z"
      }
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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."
}