Nigeria's President Tinubu expected to return home on Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu's return from a weeks-long working vacation in Europe has been delayed multiple times, with the presidency defending his absence as reports set a new arrival date of Tuesday.
What happened
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, after an extended working vacation in Europe.56
Tinubu had earlier been expected to return but failed to arrive as announced, prompting the presidency to respond to public concerns.16
The presidency, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu has been on a working vacation and does not need to be physically present in Abuja to do the work in the digital age.3
The presidency dismissed concerns over Tinubu's absence from Abuja and from the UN General Assembly in New York, describing him as hale and hearty.34
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details of what work Tinubu conducted during the vacation, beyond the presidency's general assertion that he worked remotely.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reaction from opposition politicians or the public beyond general reference to 'concerns'.
Why it matters
The presidency said Tinubu would attend events marking Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary and the premiere of a film commemorating the late MKO Abiola upon his return.1
What to watch
- Whether Tinubu returns to Nigeria on Tuesday as now expected.
- Tinubu's planned attendance at Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary events and the MKO Abiola film premiere.
Sources (6)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1Premium TimesNGIndependent
Presidency tries to assuage concerns as Tinubu fails to return as announced
- 2VanguardNGPrivate
Tinubu returns tomorrow, marks Independence anniversary in Lagos
- 3Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
Vacation: Tinubu Hale And Hearty, To Return To Nigeria This Week — Onanuga
- 4PunchNGPrivate
- 5BusinessDayNGPrivate
- 6NairametricsNGPrivate
Tinubu extends working vacation again, return now expected Tuesday