BREAKING: Tinubu Returns Tuesday Sept 29, To Mark Independence Day In Lagos – Presidency Says He Is Hale And Hearty
By SHOWTV News | September 28, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after a four-week working vacation in Europe, the Presidency has confirmed.
Presidency sources told THISDAY that Tinubu, who has been away since August 30, will arrive through the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday.
The President travelled first to London and later to Paris, where the Presidency said he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré.
His return was initially expected this weekend, but the Presidency extended his stay by a few days and now fixed Tuesday, September 29.
On Sunday night, September 27, 2026, the Presidency dismissed speculations about his health. In a statement, Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga declared that the President is hale, hearty, and actively running state affairs while on vacation in Paris.
The Presidency also replied former Anambra Governor Peter Obi for questioning Tinubu’s whereabouts.
What Next After Return?
According to the latest report, Tinubu’s arrival in Lagos will mark the beginning of his domestic schedule after the European trip. He is expected to participate in activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1 before continuing official engagements in Lagos.
Vanguard headline for today, Monday September 28, 2026, also confirmed: “Tinubu returns Tuesday, marks Independence anniversary in Lagos” – he will mark the 66th anniversary in Lagos before going back to Abuja next weekend.
During his stay, Tinubu facilitated a $7bn deep-sea port deal for Ogun Waterside, and is expected to attend the premiere of a movie commemorating late MKO Abiola in Lagos during the Independence period.
SHOWTV will bring live updates from Lagos Airport on Tuesday.
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