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Tinubu working remotely from overseas, returns after Easter – Presidency
The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu continues to direct the affairs of state from Europe, despite being outside the country for nearly two weeks.
It also said the President will return on Monday, April 21, after the Easter holidays.
In a statement signed on Thursday, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the President, who travelled from Paris to London at the weekend, “remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance” and is in “constant communication with key government officials.
”Onanuga added that the President had given “directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.”
The statement was titled ‘Statement On President Tinubu’s Return To Nigeria.
’Tinubu’s absence, the Presidency noted, “is temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
”He is expected back in Abuja after the Easter holidays, which end on Monday, 21 April.
“The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership,” Onanuga said, urging the public to remain calm and assuring citizens that “governance proceeds without interruption.”
“The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.
“His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption,” the statement read.
Although the Presidency did not specify the purpose of Tinubu’s stay in Paris and London, it follows a pattern of working visits the President has undertaken since assuming office nearly two years ago.
Thursday’s statement was ostensibly in response to criticisms by the opposition, who questioned Tinubu’s stay abroad while the country was bleeding from killings, particularly in Plateau and Benue states.
The concerns were raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who questioned Tinubu’s absence while the country grapples with heightening insecurity.
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Insecurity: Kebbi Shutdowns Tertiary Institutions Untill Further Notice
Consequently, all the students and staff on the campuses and off-campuses have been directed to vacate the campuses with immediate effect till further notice.
•Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris , has ordered the immediate closure of all tertiary institutions in the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students in the institutions.
This is sequel to the spate of insecurity challenges in the state and some parts of the country .
Consequently, all the students and staff on the campuses and off-campuses have been directed to vacate the campuses with immediate effect till further notice.
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Zamfara Police Rescues 25 Abduct By Bandits
During the attack, the assailants abducted ten (10) women along with fifteen (15) of their children, all residents of the community.
• Victims reunite with families
Zamfara State Police Command has rescued 25 abducted victims abducted by bandits at Kuraje village in the Damba area of Gusau LGA .
DSP Yazid Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development to our reporter: “During the attack, the assailants abducted ten (10) women along with fifteen (15) of their children, all residents of the community.”
He said : ” On 21st November 2025 at about 2145hrs, a group of armed bandits in large numbers, wielding dangerous weapons and firing sporadically, attacked
Upon receiving the distress report, joint Police patrol teams from Damba Division and the Department of Operations, Gusau—working in collaboration with the Community Protection Guards (CPG)—swiftly mobilized to the scene.
The team confirmed the incident, pursued the fleeing bandits, and engaged them in a coordinated and strategic operation.
Thanks to the professionalism, gallantry, and swift response of the operatives, all twenty-five (25) abducted victims were successfully rescued unhurt.
They were immediately relocated to Sabongari Damba for safety and proper profiling.
The rescued women and children have since been reunited with their families.
The Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, commends the bravery and dedication of the officers involved in the operation.
He reassures the public of the Command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.”
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Nationwide School- Closure Message is Fake – FG
“The information did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.”
The Federal Ministry of Education says that a message currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging that schools nationwide have been directed to close from 24th November 2025, is false and misleading.
Folasade Boriowo Director, Press & Public Relations, in a statement on Saturday, urged public to disregard the fake news , emphasising : “The information did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.”
The statement reads:
” The public is strongly advised to rely strictly on verified information issued through the following official channels:
The Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education; State Governments and State Ministries of Education including recognised security agencies.
Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared.
Members of the public are urged to always verify the authenticity of information before circulating it in order to curb the spread of misinformation.”
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