President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening after curtailing what was planned as a 10-day private visit to Paris and London.

His aircraft, an Airbus A330, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:50 p.m.

Background

- Tinubu had departed Nigeria on September 4, with expectations that he would remain in Europe until later in the week.

- No official explanation was provided for the early return.

Political Context

- The President’s return coincides with the expiration of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, which lapses on Thursday.

- At 73, Tinubu has made 15 foreign trips since January 2025, often blending official engagements with rest periods.

- His last known holiday was in April, when he spent about 14 working days in Paris and London.\r\n