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Tinubu departs Abuja for Europe today, begins three-week vacation 

His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.

• August 30, 2026
Tinubu boarding plane
President Bola Tinubu [Credit: The Guardian ]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.

His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.

President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election.

Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

August 30, 2026

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