Tinubu begins three-week leave, Presidency mum on Shettima as acting president

Vanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter4 hr. ago

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Europe for a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will begin his trip in London, United Kingdom. He is expected to return to Nigeria before the January 2027 election campaign begins. This information was reported by Vanguard News.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward report on the president’s planned leave, mentioning his departure, destination, and return timeline in relation to the upcoming election. There is no evident framing that favors one side over another, and the tone remains neutral, focusing on factual details.

Premium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

President Bola Tinubu has announced he will leave Abuja for a three-week vacation in Europe starting today, with his first destination being London, UK. The presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, did not confirm whether Tinubu will transfer power to Vice President Kashim Shettima during his absence, noting that such a move requires formal notification to the Senate President. Shettima is currently in Angola attending an African Union summit on behalf of Tinubu and is expected to return soon. Tinubu has not previously transferred power to his deputy, unlike his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari, who often did so before returning from extended trips. The administration emphasized that Tinubu will return refreshed to prepare for his re-election campaign scheduled for January 2027.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about Tinubu’s planned leave and the lack of clarity regarding power transition, without overtly favoring any political faction. It includes historical context about previous presidents but does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral