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Tinubu to return to Nigeria Tuesday

Mr Tinubu left for France on Sept. 4 to spend part of his annual holiday.

• September 15, 2025
President Bola Tinubu and Remi Tinubu disembarking from plane
President Bola Tinubu disembarking from plane [Credit; Premium Times Nigeria]

President Bola Tinubu has concluded his vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday to resume official duties.

‎This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja.

‎Mr Tinubu left for France on Sept. 4 to spend part of his annual holiday, with initial plans to split the time between France and the United Kingdom.

‎Mr Onanuga, in a statement, had said that the vacation will last 10 working days.

‎During his stay in Paris, Mr Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.

‎The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation and agreed to strengthen Nigeria-France ties for shared prosperity and global stability.

(NAN)

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