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President Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, To Return At Weekend
Tinubu continued to direct government affairs remotely and ordered an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 illegal miners, the Presidency said.
- President Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria this weekend, the Presidency confirmed on Monday.
- Since departing Nigeria on August 30, Tinubu visited London before traveling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bollore.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 for New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will present Nigeria's national statement.
- The Presidency rejected what it described as "baseless insinuation" and "irresponsible" remarks from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar regarding Tinubu's absence from the UN General Assembly.
- While away, Tinubu ordered an independent investigation into the deaths of 37 illegal miners in Minna, while Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume continues representing him domestically.
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Tinubu delays return to Nigeria, extends working vacation in Paris
President Tinubu will return to Nigeria at the weekend, following the extension of his working vacation by a few days. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued via his verified X handle on Monday. It would be recalled that President Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30
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