Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this weekend after extending his working vacation by a few days.

Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for London and later travelled to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bollore.

Despite his absence, the President has continued to direct government affairs, including ordering an independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Minna.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented Tinubu at several official engagements but left Abuja on September 20 for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, is expected to continue representing the President at official events, while Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the UNGA.

The Presidency also dismissed as irresponsible claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a US-based lobbying firm over Tinubu’s absence from the UNGA.

On the political front, Presidential Campaign Council Director-General Abubakar Yari has continued consultations with prominent traditional rulers across the country.